Kariisa Joins Standard Chartered Board as Bank Eyes Corporate Banking Expansion
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country’s economic transformation, underscoring its strategic focus on Corporate and Investment Banking, governance, and support for Uganda’s development agenda. The reaffirmation came during the announcement of the appointment of Next Media Group Chief Executive Officer, Kin Kariisa, as an
Uganda airlines turns to leasing deal to plug fleet gaps amid expansion push
Uganda Airlines has brought in a Boeing 737-800 under a wet-lease arrangement with Ethiopian Airlines, signalling a push to sustain its expansion ambitions amid growing demand and limited in-house capacity. The aircraft, received on Tuesday, May 12, is the first of two expected under the deal and will be operated
Over 180 MPs Take Oath as 12th Parliament Sets Focus on Corruption, Poverty Fight
Parliament on Tuesday commenced the swearing-in ceremony for Members-elect to the 12th Parliament, marking the beginning of a new legislative term defined by bold promises to tackle corruption, reduce poverty, improve service delivery and pursue political and constitutional reforms over the next five years. A total of 184 legislators took
Leadership capacity strengthened across CCBU teams
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) continues to invest in its people as part of its commitment to unlocking talent and driving impact. The company has welcomed the fourth cohort of its Frontline Leadership Development Programme (FLDP), comprising 16 employees, reinforcing its leadership pipeline and commitment to sustainable growth. The six-month programme
Barot praises museveni’s leadership at swearing-in ceremony
The chairman of Tirupati Group Ltd, Harshad Barot, has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership, citing political stability and pro-business policies as key drivers of Uganda’s economic growth. Barot, accompanied by his wife Poonam Barot, attended Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday, held at the invitation of
Airtel Africa post $6.415 billion revenue
Airtel Africa Posts Record Results for FY2026, with 24% Revenue Growth and 183.5 million Customers East Africa, including Uganda, drives strong performance as mobile money subscribers surge 21% to 54 million and data traffic nearly doubles across the network. Airtel Africa has reported record financial results for FY2026, driven by
The price of fame
For anyone who watches television, reads newspapers, listens to the radio, or follows celebrity blogs, it is easy to assume that fame comes with all the “good things in life”. According to many celebrities, this includes having lots of money, spending time in luxurious places with other high-profile people, and
Conrad Wanyama Marks 150th Appearance as Stanbic Black Pirates Crush Walukuba
Stanbic Black Pirates player Conrad Wanyama, marked a major career milestone on Saturday, when he made his 150th club appearance in style, by helping his side cruise to a commanding 56-6 victory over Walukuba Barbarians Rugby Club. Played in an electric atmosphere, the match not only celebrated Wanyama’s remarkable journey
Gun Salutes: How Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term
Amid the thunder of 21-gun salutes and tightly choreographed military precision, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term, extending his decades-long grip on Uganda’s highest office following the January elections. The ceremony unfolded with symbolism, protocol, and spectacle, underscoring both continuity and control as the
Late MP Hellen Nakimuli’s family Fronts Sister for By Election Succession Battle
The family of the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, has endorsed her sister Irene Nampala to contest for the vacant parliamentary seat ahead of the upcoming by election. Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala, shortly after undergoing
