Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telekom, Uganda’s leading homegrown internet service provider, has announced a partnership with BLACK, a bold consumer tech and lifestyle brand, to deliver an enhanced digital experience to their customers. This partnership brings together two fast-rising Ugandan brands to serve the needs of today’s …
Read More »Martin Mugisha joins PostBank Board as Executive Director Operations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has appointed Martin Mugisha as Executive Director of Operations. Mugisha, who has until recently been the chief credit officer at PostBank Uganda, takes to the board over two decades of banking experience, having worked with both local and regional banks in …
Read More »MTN Uganda and government unite to boost digital transformation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 22, MTN Uganda convened a high-level round table in Kampala, partnering with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to sharpen the country’s digital ambitions. The event brought together senior government officials, ICT policymakers, and MTN executives to map out practical steps for …
Read More »Africa’s banking sector is forging a fresh path in the access to climate finance
Africa’s banking sector is integrating green finance from within, using existing institutions to bypass the cost and complexity of standalone green banks. The result is a strategic, locally grounded model tackling the continent’s climate finance shortfall. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African banks are increasingly integrating green finance instruments …
Read More »Uganda hosts EAC insurance regulators’ summit
Delegates acknowledged the region’s challenges — including limited public awareness, economic instability, and political unrest Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) hosted a week-long meeting of the East African Insurance Supervisors’ Association (EAISA), drawing senior insurance regulators from across the East African Community (EAC). The event, …
Read More »COFFEE: 1.2 million registered ahead of EU deadline
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 1.7 million coffee farmers have so far been registered in the National data warehouse, as the country approaches the December 31st deadline to comply with the European Union’s deforestation-free commodities regulations. In October, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and …
Read More »Bank of Africa’s new campaign to boost digital banking access, financial inclusion
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Africa-Uganda (BOAUG) has unveiled its new digital campaign, “Appsolutely Eassy,” aimed at transforming how Ugandans access financial services. Launched on May 22 at its headquarters in Kampala, the campaign introduces a seamless, fully remote account opening process through the BOA Wallet App, …
Read More »Uganda Baati accelerates industrial infrastructure growth
NTUNGAMO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At the just-concluded Africa Business and Investment Forum, held at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo, Uganda Baati Limited showcased its commitment to fast-tracking Uganda’s industrialization through the deployment of its transformative Building Systems solutions: SAFBUILD, SAFCOOL, and SAFSOLAR. As Uganda navigates its …
Read More »Kansai Plascon hosts a gala to celebrate key stakeholders
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Kansai Plascon, one of Uganda’s leading paint manufacturers, hosted its much- anticipated 2025 Partners’ Gala at the Kampala Serena Hotel Helipad, celebrating key stakeholders under the theme “Celebrating Loyalty, Building Sustainability.” The glamorous evening brought together top distributors, partners, and industry players in recognition …
Read More »Q&A with the Head of Innovation and Marketing, Hima Cement
Q&A | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement projects in the country improve connectivity, reduce transportation costs, and open up trade corridors, Head of Innovation and Marketing at Hima Cement Philemon Mubiru has pointed out. In an interview, he stressed that each project Hima Cement has been involved in holds a special …
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