Uganda
Focused on Uganda cultural, economic, and technological developments and challenges.
- News
Standard Chartered is selling its regular banking customers in Uganda to Absa
Standard Chartered is selling its Ugandan retail and wealth banking business to Absa to focus on corporate and affluent clients.
- News
A new partnership aims to put $5.5 billion of Ugandan infrastructure on the blockchain
A partnership plans to tokenize $5.5B of Ugandan infrastructure and pilot a digital shilling CBDC on the blockchain.
- Startups
Britam’s New Accelerator Wants to Supercharge East Africa’s Tech Scene
The financial giant is on the hunt for the next big thing in fintech, health tech, and more, with a…
- News
Here’s What You’ll Get When You Pre-Order the TECNO Spark 40 Pro or Pro+
Insights At a Glance: TECNO is offering gift bundles for Spark 40 Pro and Pro+ pre-orders in Uganda. Buyers get…
- News
TECNO Spark 40 Pro and 40 Pro+ Up for Pre-order in Uganda Ahead of Kenyan Launch
Insights At a Glance: TECNO Spark 40 Pro and 40 Pro+ are now up for pre-order in Uganda; availability starts…
- Opinion
EU Adds Kenya to List of High-Risk Countries for Money Laundering, Removes Uganda
Insights At a Glance: Kenya blacklisted by EU for weak anti-money laundering systems—while Uganda is removed from the list, signaling…
- News
MTN MoMo Uganda Partners with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Card
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, enabling secure online payments for Ugandans directly from their mobile…
- News
New Report Calls for Urgent AI Governance in East and Southern Africa
A new report urges East and Southern Africa to enact ethical AI laws, emphasizing human rights, public participation, and global…
- Announcements
Infinix Celebrates Uganda Brand Ambassador Joshua Cheptegei Olympic Triumph
Infinix celebrates Ugandan brand ambassador Joshua Cheptegei’s Olympic gold, highlighting their partnership in technology, education, and bridging the digital divide…
- News
113 Scholars Under the Equity Leaders Program Join Top Global Universities
The Equity Leaders Program (ELP) empowers 113 African scholars with global university scholarships, fostering leadership and socio-economic development through comprehensive…
- Announcements
Vinod Goel Takes Helm as Jumia’s Fourth CEO in Three Years
Vinod Goel appointed Jumia's Regional CEO for East Africa, succeeding Charles Ballard, to drive growth in Kenya and Uganda.
- News
Mastercard Kampala Summit: A Leap Forward for Financial and Digital Inclusion
Mastercard's Uganda Community Pass Summit showcases innovative solutions for digital and financial inclusion across Africa, impacting millions of lives
- Announcements
d.light Joins $148M Uganda Solar Project, Expands Energy Access.
d.light joins USD$148M Ugandan solar grant to provide affordable, clean energy and credit facilities in off-grid areas.
- News
Mastercard and Hatua.net Join Forces to Empower Kenyan and Ugandan Youth
Mastercard partners with Hatua.net, investing $50,000 in programs for youth education and job skills in Kenya, Uganda.
- Announcements
Debunk Media Launches Barbara Achermann Fellowship for East African Journalists
Debunk Media offers $1,000 fellowships for East African journalists to produce longform stories for its quarterly edition.
