The World Bank’s recent decision to halt new loans to Uganda over its anti-homosexuality law highlights the blurred lines between economics and politics, raising questions about its approach to navigating complex social issues
Bank of Uganda cut rates by 0.5 per cent Tuesday, the first adjustment since October 2022, responding to recent economic indicators highlighting the risk of a slowdown in GDP growth. You can read the full statement here
Leadership shifts continue at Dfcu Bank as Kate Kiiza takes on chief commercial officer role
Investment by the Lagos-based multilateral development finance institution will bring the Lake Victoria fuel transportation project closer to completion
Uganda’s second largest mobile operator will list 8bn shares, representing 20 per cent of the company’s stock, by 16 December 2023
Online influencers played a significant role in shaping the outcome of Kenya’s 2022 election, partly by amplifying misleading narratives. African countries preparing for elections should be on guard
A long-running fight between Ugandan businessman Patrick Bitature and Vantage Capital has gone a notch higher with the lender seeking to auction the jewels of Bitature’s real estate empire in Kampala
Kenya’s third president initially enjoyed broad goodwill among his own population until he failed to confront the gross excesses he had promised he would reform
The current high dust levels are a result of very strong winds coupled with a prolonged dry spell within Buliisa district and the surrounding areas
Dfcu Group has appointed experienced business executive Jimmy Mugerwa to chair the financial services company, while Winifred Tarinyeba-Kiryabwire will replace Mr Mugerwa as non-executive chair of Dfcu bank