KCB Bank Strengthens Uganda–China Trade Links with High-Level Investor Dinner
As Chinese investors tighten their grip on Uganda’s industrial landscape, accounting for 27.5 percent of investments and a projected US$1 billion pipeline KCB Bank Uganda is steadily positioning itself as a key facilitator of this deepening economic partnership. In a deliberate move to reinforce these ties, the bank last week
Court Orders Equity Bank to Pay Shs126.8m Over Botched Trade Deal
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Equity Bank to pay Shs126.8 million to Sanstar Bio-Polymers Limited for negligently releasing shipping documents without securing payment in a failed international trade transaction. The dispute stems from a 2016 deal in which Mukwano Industrial Suppliers Limited ordered 72 metric tonnes
Police Log Fewer Crimes in 2025 as Cases Fall by 10%
Uganda Police registered at least 196,405 criminal cases in 2025, marking a 10.2 per cent decline from the 218,715 cases recorded in 2024, according to the latest annual crime report. The report, released on Monday by Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba, points to a notable reduction in overall crime,
Future business leaders begin careers at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), part of the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) group, has welcomed ten emerging Ugandan leaders into the CCBA Ascend Leaders in Training Programme, an 18-month accelerated leadership initiative designed to develop Africa’s next generation of business leaders. Running from March 2026 to August 2027, the programme brings
SBG Securities Rolls Out Dollar-Denominated Fund as Investors Seek Stability
SBG Securities Uganda has introduced a USD Fixed Income Unit Trust Fund, widening its investment portfolio and giving clients a new hedge against currency volatility amid global economic uncertainty. The new dollar-denominated option complements the firm’s existing Uganda Shilling (UGX) unit trust, offering investors greater flexibility to diversify across currencies
Emorimor Hails Rajiv Ruparelia Eye Camp as Teso’s Hidden Health Crisis Comes to Light
His Highness Paul Sande Emolot, the Emorimor (Paramount Chief) of the Iteso Cultural Union, has described eye disease as one of Teso Region’s most pressing yet overlooked health challenges, praising the Rajiv Ruparelia (RR) Free Eye Camp for bringing hope to thousands. The Emorimor made the remarks during a visit
Gov’t Backs Coffee Value Addition at Africa Coffee Park
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to agro-industrialisation and coffee value addition in Uganda. Speaking during his visit to the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo, Musasizi assessed progress on construction works and evaluated the implementation of coffee
New Sovereignty Bill Draws Comparisons to Previous NGO Funding Measures
Parliament is under renewed scrutiny following the introduction of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025, legislation aimed at strengthening Uganda’s control over foreign influence and asserting national autonomy. Backed by members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, the bill seeks to ensure that foreign resources and activities
NCBA Reports Shs 660 Billion Profit, Announces Five-Year Growth Plan
NCBA Group PLC has posted a 7% increase in net profit to KES 23.4 billion (about UGX 660 billion) for the year ended 2025, driven by stronger asset growth, improved margins, and a surge in digital lending. The lender’s results show profit before tax grew 10.9% to KES 27.9 billion
Kabalye Police Training School Gets Solar Lighting Boost
Limited lighting has long been a challenge at the Police National Training School in Kabalye, affecting evening training sessions and posing security risks at Uganda’s largest police training facility. With thousands of recruits spread across the expansive campus, poor visibility after dark has constrained learning schedules and hindered effective supervision.
