Uganda
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Finance & Banking
Stanbic Uganda Holdings profit before tax rises to Shs 447.1bln in half-year
KAMPALA, August 18, 2026 – Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited posted a strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, with profit before tax rising to Shs 447.1 billion from Shs 355.2bln…
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News
EAC to Convene 2nd Regional Education Conference in Nairobi to Drive Education Transformation
KAMPALA, August 18, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] will convene the 2nd EAC Regional Conference on Education in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 24-28, 2026, to accelerate practical action towards transforming…
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Finance & Banking
UDB board approves Shs 63bln in recapitalisation as 2025 profit jumps 9.7 percent
KAMPALA, August 17, 2026 — The Uganda Development Bank [UDB] board has approved Shs 63 billion in recapitalisation following the disbursement of at least Shs 502.2bln to facilitate private sector growth. The…
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Agriculture
Dokolo district leadership raises concern over inadequate maize seed supply
DOKOLO, August 17, 2026 — Dokolo district LCV Chairperson Peter Ogwang has raised concern over the inadequate supply of maize seed delivered by government for distribution to farmers, saying the quantity is…
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Finance & Banking
Standard Chartered, Rotary Club launch Skills for Change Cohort 2026 to empower vulnerable youth
KAMPALA, August 15, 2026 — Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Muyenga Tankhill, has launched the Standard Chartered–Rotary Skills for Change Cohort 2026, a six-month youth empowerment…
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East Africa
EAC, Germany launch second AI challenge to boost digital skills in East Africa
KAMPALA, August 13, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] and the Government of Germany have launched the second edition of the EAC Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge, seeking to equip 20,000 East…
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Finance & Banking
Standard Chartered marks 114 years of presence in Uganda
KAMPALA, August 13, 2026 — Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has marked 114 years of continuous operations in the country, celebrating its longstanding contribution to Uganda’s financial sector and its role in connecting…
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News
Karenga leaders back electric fencing to curb devastating human-wildlife conflict
KARENGA, August 12, 2026 — Leaders and community representatives in Karenga district have unanimously endorsed the immediate construction of electric fencing along critical hotspots bordering Kidepo Valley Conservation Area, marking a decisive…
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Finance & Banking
Uganda’s public debt remains sustainable, says finance minister
KAMPALA, August 12,2026 – The Finance Minister Henry Musaisizi, has comforted Parliament that Uganda’s public debt remains sustainable over the medium to long term, despite a significant increase in the country’s debt…
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Technology
Cybercrime nearly doubles as BoU calls for stronger national resilience
KAMPALA, August 12, 2026 — Uganda must treat cybersecurity as a national economic and resilience priority as cybercrime continues to rise alongside the country’s rapid digital transformation, the Bank of Uganda [BoU]…
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