MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge MTN Uganda has reported strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting growing demand for connectivity and digital financial services as Uganda’s digital economy continues to expand. Service revenue increased 13.4% to Shs3.6 trillion, supported by rising internet usage
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A signpost of HoimaHospital Jane Kyarisima Mwesiga, the Deputy Head of Public Service in-charge of Performance and Service Delivery has expressed concern over the untamed dual employment among health workers employed by the government. While the government has since enhanced salaries for health workers following a series of strikes and
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Industry stakeholders attending the 2026 mining Sector Tax Dialogue The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) held its 2026 mining Sector Tax Dialogue at the Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, bringing together government representatives, industry leaders, and fiscal policy experts to address pressing tax challenges in the mining sector
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance Ramathan Ggoobi (left) leads Ministry officials before the House Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 The compensation of persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) stands at 98 per cent completion, according to the Director Economic and
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Jimmy Kakule, a driver says he has to pay Shs10,000 for a night of parking in the private yard More than 100 trucks are currently stranded at the Mpondwe border post in Kasese district, as drivers struggle to obtain clearance to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The congestion
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Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has denied any involvement in the controversial nighttime demolition of structures at St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market, following social media claims linking him to land in the area. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, when unidentified individuals used bulldozers to partially raze
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Screenshot of UPHTU’s letter Arts and Humanities teachers may resume industrial action if the government fails to implement presidential directives on salary harmonization and welfare commitments in the ongoing 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 budgeting process, the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU) has warned. In a March 11th, 2026 letter, addressed
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FMO Co-Chief Investment Officer- Huib-Jan de Ruijter (left) and I&M Bank CEO -Robin Bairstow sign a Memorandum of Understanding after announcing the partnership. Financing Company for Development (FMO), the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, has extended a USD 20 million senior unsecured facility to I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited to support lending to small and
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For many travellers, the train journey has also become part of the safari experience. Eight years after the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), the multi-billion-shilling project is increasingly shaping travel and tourism along Kenya’s southern corridor, according to the media in China. A report published by China Daily
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By Juliet Muheirwe In today’s evolving workplace, building an inclusive environment is no longer optional. It is essential for sustainable growth, innovation, and social progress. At Equity Bank Uganda, inclusion is not simply a policy statement but a deliberate strategy embedded across recruitment, leadership development, employee wellness, and career advancement.
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