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
TotalEnergies Showcases Social Impact of Tilenga oil project
TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU), in partnership with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, convened the inaugural Tilenga Social Performance Forum at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. Under the theme “Catalysing Sustainable Development: Sharing Value and Creating Impact, the forum provided a strategic platform for TotalEnergies EP Uganda to present its objectives and
Gov’t signs fertiliser MoU to boost agricultural production
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Itracom Fertilizers to enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agriculture across the country. Itracom Fertilizers, based in Bujumbura, Burundi, is a leading producer of organo-mineral fertilisers and currently
Gov’t Offers Amnesty to domestic Tax payers
In a move that could redefine the relationship between taxpayers and the state, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), under the Ministry of Finance, has rolled out what it’s calling a final waiver on all accumulated interest and penalties for domestic tax arrears. Marketed as a relief measure for businesses still
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
