Pearl Bank Supports IUIU with Water Tanks and Food Items in Recognition of Ramadan and Women’s Month
Pearl Bank has extended support to Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) with a donation of water tanks and assorted food items in recognition of the ongoing Ramadan and the global celebration of women during Women’s Month. March is globally recognized as Women’s Month, with 8 March commemorated as International Women’s
School Leadership: The Transformative Power in African Secondary Education
By Dr. Fay Hodza and Eriah Lule Across Africa, secondary schools sit at the heart of national development ambitions, yet too many learners pass through their school years without acquiring the foundational knowledge, competencies, and confidence they need to thrive. While many factors influence learning, global and regional evidence is
More Boys Fail 2025 UACE Exams as Overall Pass Rates Surge
At least 1,891 students have failed the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, results indicate. Last year, a total of 166,402 candidates sat for the UACE examinations, marking the third and final series of national assessments in the academic calendar. The 2025 candidature represented a 14.6% increase compared
How to Access the 2025 UACE Results
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination results results, allowing candidates, schools, and institutions to access them through multiple channels. Daniel Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), last year, a total of 166,402 candidates sat for
Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Get Easier Access to Green Loans
For women entrepreneurs, access to financing has always been a major hurdle especially in green sectors often deemed too risky by traditional lenders. A new partnership between Finance Trust Bank and Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) is aiming to change that narrative. The two institutions have introduced a loan guarantee facility
Old Mutual Enhances Unit Trust with Life and Education Protection
Old Mutual Uganda has upgraded its Unit Trust investment offering by integrating life and education protection benefits for investors, aiming to strengthen financial security while encouraging long-term savings. The new product was launched by Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda in partnership with Old Mutual Life Assurance Uganda during a press
Airtel Tech Fellowship Equips 20 Scholars with Hi-Tech Laptops
The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Brainchild Burson, has handed over hi-tech laptops and scholastic materials worth Shs10 million to 20 scholars under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship Program, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people through education and digital inclusion. The support follows the award of 20
Mirai boosts the uptake of digitised Motor Third-Party insurance
Mirai General Insurance is boosting the uptake of digitised Motor Third-Party (MTP) insurance following the national digital transformation agenda. Last year, the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), in partnership with insurers and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), fully digitised Motor Third-Party insurance. The digital system replaces paper labels with
Standard Chartered Donates Food Supplies to Muslim Schools in Ramadan Outreach
Standard Chartered has donated assorted food supplies to three Muslim-founded schools in Kampala as part of its Ramadan community outreach initiative. The bank partnered with Salaam Charity to deliver the donations, reflecting the spirit of compassion, generosity, and community that defines the holy month of Ramadan. The food supplies were
MTN Posts Shs 678.8bn Profit as Data and Fintech Drive Growth
MTN Uganda has posted Shs 678.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting growing demand for connectivity and digital financial services as Uganda’s digital economy continues to expand. Service revenue increased 13.4% to Shs3.6 trillion, supported by rising internet usage and higher volumes of mobile money transactions. Earnings
