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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | To celebrate World Gin Day held last week, Uganda Waragi has unveiled a bold, new pack refresh across its product portfolio. An official proudly said that “The makeover showcases the ever-evolving nature of Uganda’s very own spirit, boldly reflecting its living heritage while signaling …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mogo, East Africa’s leading asset financier, has financed more than 500,000 smartphones across the region in just 14 months, underscoring growing demand for affordable digital credit and flexible payment plans that are helping consumers cope with rising economic pressures, it said on June …

  New planes expected to open up long-planned routes in Africa, Europe and Asia   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to the purchase of ten Boeing jets as it seeks to expand its international footprint and position …

  Summit comes ahead of 2027 Mandatory Banking Framework   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  The East Africa Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summit, hosted by Capital One Group (COG) concluded on Friday with over 70 participants equipped with practical and localized toolkits to begin tracking data, restructuring internal governance …

  Kabaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda expects to receive the completed first phase of Kabalega International Airport by the end of July, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambitious aviation infrastructure programme. Speaking at the 53rd Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Board Air Services Licensing Committee meeting …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patro Uganda, a fast-rising digital media platform, is establishing itself as a key player in Uganda’s online news landscape. The platform, which focuses on entertainment, celebrity gossip, sports, politics, and global affairs, has strategically positioned itself to engage Uganda’s youth- majority population, with 75% …

Kampala,Ugana | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Mercy Aujo, a Senior Six student at Code High School in Seeta Bajjo, has received sh1 million in school fees support under the Bona Basome Campaign, an initiative by DTB Uganda and Furaha Finserve Uganda aimed at helping learners stay in school despite growing financial pressures …

  A personalized AI agent for every employee and every customer, getting work done across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, HR, compliance and more.   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Tyms AI has this week announced the launch of its human-first artificial intelligence (AI) platform, built to help medium …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, …

Results-Based Financing is helping Detra Energy bring cleaner, cheaper, and more efficient cooking solutions to households and institutions across Uganda.   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove …