Michael Atingi-Ego’s keynote speech at the 6th National Content Conference
Bank of Uganda governor charts Uganda’s path from $50bn to $500bn economy, anchored in oil-funded transformation and intergenerational equity
Uganda Business News
Ugandan oil suppliers told to target regional markets
Uganda’s oil suppliers told to pursue regional opportunities as domestic market set to narrow when production starts
US reviews Tanzania ties after election violence
The United States has said it is conducting a comprehensive review of its relationship with Tanzania, citing concerns over religious freedom violations, speech restrictions, and violence surrounding October’s disputed elections
Africa’s mobile money platforms are failing their festive stress test
With mobile money transactions peaking in December, weak encryption and simple PINs provide opportunities for cybercriminals targeting Africa’s digital payments
Uganda urges local firms to prepare for oil production phase
Domestic enterprises face a narrowing window to position themselves for commercial opportunities as Uganda prepares to begin oil production in the second half of 2026
Zoho brings low-code training to East Africa in push to democratise software development
Zoho’s Young Creators Programme, teaches participants to build business apps using low-code technology — users create software by describing what they want in plain language rather than writing traditional code
Private sector growth accelerates in November
Business conditions in Uganda’s private sector strengthened in November, with growth accelerating for the second time in three months, according to a closely watched survey
Uganda wins three-year seat on UN industrial development board
The board oversees implementation of the organisation’s work programme and budgets, and makes recommendations on policy matters, including the appointment of the director-general
Factory farming’s African expansion threatens pastoral traditions and climate goals
Africa’s traditional pastoral livestock farming, a centuries-old lifeline, is being supplanted as development banks pivot funds towards industrial, mass-scale production
Dfcu Bank launches MoMo Agent Loans Marketplace, expanding access and strengthening MTN Uganda’s agent network
Issued by: Arise Dfcu Bank has taken another bold step toward deepening financial inclusion and supporting enterprise growth in Uganda …