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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Renowned executive coach Dr Martin Oduor-Otieno will be the keynote speaker at the  (LEAD) Convention 2026 and launch a new book, The Humanised Leader, on Thursday, 30th April 2026 in Kampala Uganda. Officials said Dr Martin Oduor Otieno, who serves as a business advisor and executive coach …

  Rent-to-own housing is gaining traction as African cities respond to limited mortgage access and rising demand. The model allows households to build equity through monthly payments, creating a gradual path to ownership. Governments and developers in markets such as Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa are already piloting it.   …

Nairobi, Kenya | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has hinted at the possibility of using Uganda’s crude oil as a contribution to putting up a mega crude oil refinery in East Africa to be located in Tanga, Tanzania. The move is part of broader efforts to boost local refining capacity …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda National Airline Company Limited has held its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders reviewed the airline’s performance and outlined strategic priorities for future growth. The meeting, according to a statement posted at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, took place on …

  Uganda’s Financial Markets are Steadily Growing Attracting Participation for All COMMENT | YUNUS MUGALU | Uganda’s improving financial markets are making it possible for ordinary citizens to participate in a sector that was once the preserve of high-net-worth individuals and large corporate entities. This shift is both deliberate and …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda may continue to experience fluctuations in fuel pump prices due to global oil market dynamics, but the country has sufficient fuel reserves, the state-run Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) said. In a statement issued on Tuesday, UNOC attributed potential price variations to factors including …

  Currently, petroleum prices are still significantly higher than pre-war levels, when Brent crude was trading below $73 per barrel before the outbreak of the Iran war   Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Insurance leaders across Africa are warning of a potential economic slowdown as surging global petroleum prices …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Harshad Maganbhai Barot stepped forward to receive the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer) during NRA Day celebrations in January 2026, the moment went beyond personal achievement. It drew attention to the growing influence of Uganda’s Indian diaspora in the country’s …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | “Care Before Crisis” will be the theme of this year’s Baby & Kids Expo East Africa 2026, set for 16–17 May at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Organised by Kiara Events and partners, the expo aims to bring together families, caregivers and industry players around …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS FEATURE | Uganda’s insurance penetration remains among the lowest globally, with some segments like motor insurance still struggling to gain traction. Many individuals view insurance as unnecessary or inaccessible, often until they experience loss firsthand. Godfrey Benegura has made it his mission to change that narrative. “Most …