Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered (Futuremakers), the Bank’s global youth economic empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people, and with funding from the Standard
Pictorial: Ambassador Henry Mayega Walks His Daughter Down the Aisle
Barely a week after introducing her fiancé at their Bwebajja home, Jackie Rebecca Nanyonjo and Philip Mubeezi Kasimbi exchanged their matrimonial vows at Namirembe Cathedral on Friday. Jackie is the daughter of Ambassador Henry Mayega, former Consul General of Uganda’s Consulate in Dubai, and Dr. Florence Nakayiwa Mayega. Philip, on
Five Dead, 21 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Kampala-Bombo Road
Atleast five people have been confirmed dead and21 others injured in a road crash that occurred last night, March 5, 2025, at Mayanja Valley along the Kampala-Bombo Road. According to Kituma Rusoke, the police spokesperson, the crash involved nine motor vehicles (UBQ 745N T/Noah, UAY 704B T/Hiace, UAT 652K
Stanbic PMI: Private sector firms improve following brief decline at the start of the year
Operating conditions for Ugandan private sector firms improved in February, following a brief decline at the start of the year sending the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) up to 52.6 compared to the January reading of 49.5. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank said, “The Uganda PMI for February
Two Perish in Sunrise Hotel Inferno
At least two people have been reportedly died in the Sunrise Hotel inferno, Daily Star has learned. According to Patrick Onyango, the deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, rescue teams remain at the scene, working to access all rooms and assess the extent of the damage. However, their efforts are
Uganda to spend over 549 billion to address Isimba dam spillway defects
The Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has resolved that the spillway defects at Isimba Dam will undergo a Physical Model Test (PMT) in China to determine the root cause of the structural issues and assess the need for a third spillway. Committee Chairperson Herbert Ariko announced the decision
Gen. Muhoozi Promotes Three UPDF Officers to Acting Major General
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has promoted three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers to the rank of Acting Major General. The promotions were confirmed by Major General Felix Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry
Network International and Airtel advance their strategic rollout plan in key markets
Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest
TotalEnergies’ Mike Sangster to Headline Invest in African Energy Forum
Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President for Africa at TotalEnergies, will deliver a keynote address at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris this May. Sangster will also participate in an exclusive fireside chat, offering critical insights into the company’s vision for Africa’s energy future, its ongoing projects and
Museveni commissions Kampala Flyover project
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the first phase of $ 81 million Kampala Flyover project which aims at alleviating traffic congestion through road upgrades, flyover and underpass construction, and intersection improvements. The project, funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is designed to enhance
