National Cooperative Conference 2025 Set for this week in Kampala
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to grace the National Cooperative Conference 2025, organised by the Uganda Cooperative Alliance [UCA]. The high-level event will take place on Thursday at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. According to UCA General Secretary Ivan Asiimwe, the conference will be held under the theme: “Driving
Yara Uganda Rewards Retailers Through YaraConnect Loyalty Program
Yara Uganda has recognized and rewarded its loyal retailers under the YaraConnect program, the company’s retailer loyalty and reward platform. Through the initiative, retailers who consistently promote and sell genuine Yara products received a variety of rewards including motorbikes, mobile phones, and Yara branded merchandise. Among the top winners was
PFF Courts Gen Muntu Over Lack of Suitable Presidential Candidate
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has announced that it will not field a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections. The announcement was made by the party’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemujju. PFF is currently in talks with the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) to agree
iPhone 17 Launches in Uganda, Base storage now starts at 256GB
Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 17 series is officially here and Uganda is one of the first countries in East Africa to get a front-row seat to the tech revolution, thanks to Sage Buyers, a trusted Apple reseller based in Kampala. At a vibrant livestream event hosted at Tehila’s Café and Grill,
Business Incubator Masterclass Demystifies New Tax Reforms for SMEs
In a bid to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge needed to navigate Uganda’s evolving tax landscape, Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) hosted its September Masterclass, spotlighting the country’s newly introduced tax measures for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The session featured Solomon Rukundo, a Tax Specialist from
NSSF Earnings Hit Shs 3.52 Trillion as Assets Surge to Shs 26 Trillion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced that its total earnings for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2025, rose to Shs 3.52 trillion, marking an 11% increase from Shs 3.2 trillion the previous year. Member contributions also hit a new record, rising by over 10% from Shs 1.93
Centenary Bank pledges increased support for Ugandan SMEs
Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering Ugandan Small and Medium Enterprises [SMEs], emphasising that they are central to the country’s economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction, particularly among women and youth. Kasi acknowledged that access to affordable financing continues to be a
More Ugandans Now Prefer Data to Voice Calls
Airtel Uganda’s latest financial results reveal a clear trend: more Ugandans are choosing data over traditional voice calls—a shift that’s rapidly reshaping the country’s telecom landscape. In its half-year report for the period ending June 30, 2025, Airtel posted a 30.4% increase in data revenue, reaching Shs 525.7 billion, and
USSD – Simple But Powerful Amongst The Masses
By Annette Kiconco Tech Cabal, a leading , published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.” The article’s opening line read: “Despite the growth of many payment channels such as apps and QR codes, Africans continue to use USSD more for making
Banking on Wellness: UIBFS and UBA Launch 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), launched the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala on the evening of September 5th at the UBA offices in Muyenga. The event kicked off with the highly anticipated Bankers’ Run/Walk, which also marked the
