The Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) partner states, comprising Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have agreed to jointly mobilize funds to fast-track the development of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. The decision was made during a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee on SGR, held in Mombasa, Kenya on Thursday, May 3, 2024. The…
The month of March marks 4 years since Your Excellency on March 18th 2020, ordered the greatest part of the country shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, effective March…
To do or not to do a refinery for Uganda’s oil and gas finds, over and above the pipeline has been a major question for the country, but more importantly…
As Uganda celebrates 61 years of independence under the theme: ‘Sustaining a united and progressive nation, taking charge of our future as a free nation’, the country encounters noteworthy structural…
Pan African fintech, Chipper Cash, has just hit a major milestone. They have issued over one million Chipper Cash virtual cards to people not only in Africa but also beyond….
Uganda fell nine places to 107th (14th in Africa) in the 2023 Digital Quality of Life Index from 98th in 2022. The Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index is a…
Building a startup is an endeavour that is as challenging as it is rewarding. It is a journey that is fraught with uncertainty, risk, and the potential for failure. The…
Uganda has been a hotbed for cryptocurrency scams, largely due to the legal ambiguity surrounding the use of digital currencies. The country has had its fair share of crypto scams,…
In a dramatic turn of events, Chipper Cash, a leading fintech startup in Africa, has seen its valuation plummet by over 70%, from a staggering $2.2 billion to a mere…
Tugende, Uganda’s pioneering boda boda financing startup, has found itself in a precarious situation with its investor, Goldfinch. The startup, which holds the distinction of being Uganda’s most funded startup…
