Business

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has joined the global community in marking World Intellectual Property Day 2026, with this year’s celebrations held under the theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate” at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo. The event brought together …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Horticultural farmers in the Bunyoro region have entered a joint venture with local exporter KK Foods to supply fresh produce to Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, in a move expected to boost rural incomes and strengthen Uganda’s presence in international agricultural markets. The …

The new office will function as a regional hub for East Africa, placing AFC closer to governments, investors and private sector actors involved in cross-border infrastructure and industrialisation efforts Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigerian-based Africa Finance Corporation has signed an agreement with the Kenyan government to open its …

The development forms part of MTN Group’s “Project Zero” programme, launched in 2021, which targets net-zero emissions by 2040 in line with the Paris Agreement Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has unveiled a solar power system at its Kampala headquarters, as the telecoms group deepens its push …

  A new survey shows rising enrolment and modest formal job growth, yet highlights a widening mismatch between education and employment as most Ugandans remain in the informal sector   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s labour market is expanding and becoming more formalised, but structural weaknesses in skills …

DUBAI  | Xinhua | The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Tuesday it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance, with effect from May 1, 2026, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has been recognized as a standout performer in the financial sector, securing the 1st Runner-Up accolade for Best in Client Service at the 8th Bi-annual Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Bankers Appreciation Conference held last week. The ceremony, held at the Mestil …

Bank of Uganda Recognizes Pearl Bank’s Outstanding Performance in the ACF and SBF Schemes Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Bank of Uganda has recognized Pearl Bank for its outstanding partnership and responsiveness in the Agricultural Credit Facility and Small Business Fund Schemes, which have accelerated the growth of Uganda’s …

Amudat, Uganda | URN | Rising concerns over vehicle safety and emergency response in the Karamoja sub-region have been highlighted after another vehicle fire left one person injured and goods worth millions destroyed. The incident occurred on Saturday night along the Amudat-Alakas border road, where a vehicle carrying traders returning to …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank posted a net profit of Shs 85.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 20 per cent increase from Shs 71.1 billion recorded in 2024, as the lender reported strong growth across key financial indicators. The bank’s …