By Our Reporter Eastern Uganda is fast proving its strength in this year’s Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC), after schools in the region unveiled a series of innovations that have captured national attention during the third week of appraisal visits. Among the standout projects is a low-cost, home-based glucose testing kit developed by students of […]
Read MoreThe National Treasury has sparked an uproar among businesses, professional bodies, and tax practitioners after directing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to suspend implementation of critical tax offset provisions contained in the Finance Act 2025. The provisions, which had been celebrated by the private sector as a long-overdue reform, allowed taxpayers to settle their dues […]
Read MoreBy Our Reporter Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a landmark network-sharing agreement covering Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pending regulatory approval. The collaboration is designed to accelerate the rollout of digital services by allowing the two telecom giants to share fibre networks and tower infrastructure — a move […]
Read MoreBy Our Reporter On the outskirts of Garissa Township in northern Kenya, the land tells two very different stories. In one part, cracked soil lies parched after months of punishing drought. Just a few kilometers away, on Hassan Yussuf’s six-hectare farm in Galbet ward, rows of green vegetables, orchards, and fodder crops flourish under the […]
Read MoreBy Our Reporter Africa’s true wealth lies not in its oil wells, minerals, or fertile lands, but in the ability of its institutions to govern resources transparently, enforce contracts fairly, and guarantee justice for all. That was the central message delivered by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), as he closed […]
Read MoreBy Business Times Writer | August 20, 2025 Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), the country’s largest financial services group, has announced strong results for the first half of 2025, posting a profit after tax of UGX 278 billion and contributing UGX 273 billion in taxes to the national treasury. These numbers, though impressive in their […]
Read MoreBy Business Times Writer | Financial institutions have been called upon to expand financial inclusion by reaching communities traditionally overlooked by the commercial banking sector. The appeal was made during celebrations to mark 30 years of Opportunity Bank Uganda at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, praised […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Writer Kampala is set to burst back into life with the highly anticipated return of the Kampala City Festival, one of the capital’s signature cultural and economic celebrations. After years of dormancy, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially relaunched the festival under a new, reimagined edition—promising an event that is […]
Read MoreThe Government of Uganda has embarked on a major effort to recapitalize the National Housing and Construction Corporation (NHCC) with the goal of delivering affordable housing to public servants and other deserving citizens. This initiative, which is part of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for 2021–2026, is expected to make a significant impact […]
Read MoreIn a bold step toward redefining homeownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has partnered with Easy Housing to roll out a groundbreaking housing initiative that combines affordability, sustainability, and climate resilience. The collaboration brings together the financial muscle of Housing Finance Bank and the innovative, environmentally conscious construction methods pioneered by Easy Housing, aiming to […]
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