Uganda Development Bank to Host Inaugural Summit on Africa’s Development Finance
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is gearing up to host a first-of-its-kind event that could reshape the trajectory of Africa’s development finance landscape. From September 1–2, 2025, the inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit will take place at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, drawing more than 400 influential voices from across the
Kenny Fihla Embarks on East Africa Roadshow, Reaffirms Absa’s Commitment to Uganda
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla visited Uganda this week as part of his first strategic East Africa roadshow since assuming the role last month. The visit underscores Absa’s commitment to deepening client relationships, supporting regional integration, and reinforcing its long-term investment in East Africa’s economic growth. The roadshow,
Africa’s Business Heroes Unveils Top 50 Finalists for 2025 Edition
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 50 finalists of its 2025 Prize Competition—marking a record-breaking year for participation and regional representation. This year, ABH received 32,000 applications, the highest in the competition’s history, with submissions from all 54 African countries –
Land Value Capture: Unlocking Urban Value and Financing Inclusive Growth in Africa’s Informal Settlements
By Christopher Burke In the early morning, the sounds of life pulse through the narrow lanes of Kasokoso, five kilometres from the centre of Kampala. Pedestrians weave between tin-roofed houses, vendors set up makeshift stalls and the scent of charcoal mingles with hope and hustle. Beneath this energy lies a
Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Wins Medals Again at International Competition, Shining on the Global Stage
The Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, hereafter referred to as Shincheonji Church) Taekwondo representative team once again proved its excellence on the international stage by winning medals in every category at the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships. The
The Relevance of President Yoweri Museveni Beyond 2026
By 1986 Uganda was on the cusp of total collapse; Yoweri Museveni and his compatriots with AK 47s slung on their backs took power and totally repudiated the ills on Uganda’s political canvass that had obtained for decades; murders, despoliations, extra-judicial killings, debarment of cultural institutions, economic malaise as well
One Shot Dead as Police Foils Armed Robbery
Police have recovered two firearms following a foiled armed robbery in Kyotera District, the Daily Star has learned. In an official statement, police said: “Yesterday, our officers in Kyotera foiled an aggravated robbery involving five armed suspects who attacked the manager of Mazima Bugaga Coffee Factory, stealing Shs 50 million.” Acting
Winners and losers: NRM should triumph in the general elections
By Ofwono Opondo By the time you read this article, the massive fallouts from the just concluded primaries to select NRM parliamentary flag-bearers would still be unravelling across the country. Bitter and sour tastes will be hard to swallow, while the winners will be smiling gleefully. Just imagine the ever-disruptive
Absa and Visa Extend Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation and Growth Across Africa
Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of inclusive, secure, and digitally enabled financial ecosystems across Absa’s Regional Operations (ARO)—representing its footprint outside South Africa. The agreement, formalized at a signing ceremony in Johannesburg, marks a significant milestone in a longstanding relationship that has already
Coca-Cola Beverages supports people with disabilities to grow their businesses
A group of 100 people with disabilities in Kayunga District have been trained in retail business management, supported with mentorship and startup resources to promote financial independence and economic sustainability, through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Twahira Islamic Charity Organisation (TICO). According to the latest disability data
