EACOP, Buganda Kingdom partner to Promote Tree Growing and Community Sports Centre
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and the Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on environmental conservation and community development initiatives. The partnership will focus on two flagship projects: large-scale tree growing under the Kingdom’s Ekibira Kya Kabaka initiative, and
Lapaire Expands to Kawempe, Aims for One Million Eye Tests in 2025
Lapaire, has opened its 19th branch in Uganda, located in Kawempe, a strategic addition marking its 15th branch in the Kampala metropolitan area. Speaking at the launch, John Hilary, the Public Relations and Communications Officer for Lapaire in East Africa, emphasized the company’s commitment to transforming eye care access across
Daniel Ogong leaves after serving for eight years
After eight years of distinguished service, Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced that Daniel Ogong, the long-serving Head of Brand & Marketing, will be stepping down from his role effective October 1, 2025. Widely regarded as one of Uganda’s most influential marketing leaders, Ogong has played a pivotal role in shaping
NSSF Declares 13.5% Interest Rate for Savers
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund [NSSF] savers will receive a 13.5 percent interest on their savings for the Financial Year 2024/25, following a declaration made by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the Fund’s 13th Annual Members’ Meeting held today. The announcement marks the highest interest rate in five years, reflecting
Stanbic Incubator, GIZ Launch Capacity-Building Programme for Women-led Green Enterprises
In a bid to boost women entrepreneurs in Uganda’s green economy, the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to launch a new four-month training programme. The inaugural cohort includes 45 women entrepreneurs: all focused on sustainable business solutions. The initiative, dubbed the Green
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda showcases workplace safety
Last week, delegates from the International Vision Zero Africa Conference visited Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) to get a first-hand view of the company’s safety practices. This comes after Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, hosted the Third International Vision Zero Africa Conference last month to provide
Capital Markets, Financial Literacy Association Launch Masaka Literacy Chapter
The Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA), in partnership with the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA), has today officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. This milestone marks a significant step in decentralizing capital markets and promoting financial literacy across Uganda. The initiative aims to empower grassroots communities with the
TotalEnergies Signs Production Sharing Contracts for Liberian Oil
In a move set to accelerate offshore oil and gas development in the country, energy major TotalEnergies has signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for exploration blocks in Liberia. Awarded to the company following the conclusion of Liberia’s 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round, the PSCs cover Block LB-6, Block LB-11,
dfcu Champions Uganda’s First Corporate Rotary Club
Q&A with Helena Mayanja – Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, dfcu Bank 1. What is the Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts, and why is it historic for Uganda? On August 30, 2025, dfcu Bank launched Uganda’s first corporate Rotary Club—. The Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts is a groundbreaking
William Byaruhanga Acquires 14.63% Stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank
In a move that underscores the deepening regional entanglement of East Africa’s elite, Ugandan lawyer and businessman William Byaruhanga has snapped up a 14.63% stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank a deal worth roughly $8 million. This strategic acquisition instantly propels him to the position of fourth-largest shareholder in the fast-rising
