Kenyan Senators visiting the NARO fish feed production plant at the Aquaculture Center at Kajjansi, in Kampala on Thursday The Chairperson of Kenya’s Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Senator David Wakoli Wafula, has called for stronger regional collaboration in the management of shared water resources between Kenya
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Anne Aliker, Head, Africa Regions – Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been appointed Head, Africa Regions – Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Her appointment underscores the Group’s long-standing commitment to developing
Read MoreUganda Baati Limited (UBL), a member of the Safal Group and a leading provider of steel building solutions in Uganda, has today announced its sponsorship of the Gulu City Marathon 2025, set to take place on December 28, 2025 in Gulu City under theme of “Running for Health and Heritage”.
Read MoreCommercial banks in Uganda have increased their average base lending rates to around 21 per cent per annum as of October 2025, sparking concerns over the future of private sector credit growth. According to data from the Bank of Uganda (BoU), the average interest rate on shilling-denominated loans rose from
Read MoreUganda Awarded UGX108bn For Reducing Deforestation & Lowering Carbon Emissions
FAO and the Government of Uganda will channel the GCF funds into initiatives such as sustainable land management and agroforestry and fuelwood; restoration of degraded natural forests, commercial woodlots for small-holder and community; monitoring, reporting and verification of information related to climate change and emission reductions./©FAO/Agatha Ayebazibwe The Green Climate
Read MoreBy Arthur Bagenze The importance of a thriving, legitimate economy cannot be overstated. This more so rings true in Uganda’s battle against illicit trade across multiple sectors, from day to day commodities such as cooking oil, electronics and other fast‑moving consumer goods to excisable goods like tobacco and alcohol. Illicit
Read MoreUAA Announces Silverback Creative Week Poised To Elevate The Marketing and Communications Industry
Rommel Jasi, Chairman Uganda Advertising Association The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA), in partnership with The Loeries, has today unveiled the Silverback Creative Week, a six-day transformative schedule of learning and events that are set to redefine professional excellence in Uganda and East Africa’s marketing and communications landscape. Scheduled for Monday
Read MoreDouble Q Wins Award For Excellent Performance In Uganda, Commits To Delivering Exceptional Products & Services
Double Q was honored with the Notable Contribution Award for its excellent performance in Uganda. SINOTRUK, a partner of Double Q, a leading provider of automotive solutions in Uganda, has successfully hosted 2025 Global Partners Conference in Qingdao. The event brought together 620 partners from 97 countries and regions to
Read MoreSome of the outstanding barley farmers from the Rwenzori sub-region pose for a group photo with their awards alongside Nile Breweries and AB InBev staff during the Cheers to Farmers celebrations. Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) brought together over 300 barley farmers, government representatives, and partners in Fort Portal to celebrate
Read MoreSeveral people at the factory were arrested The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has impounded thousands of litres of paint suspected to be counterfeit following a raid on an illegal manufacturing site in Kampala. The operation, conducted on the rooftop of Naiga Plaza along Ben Kiwanuka Street, was prompted
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