Vivo Energy Uganda and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) have officially signed an agreement to develop a large-scale LPG storage facility. This will be at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Kabaale, Hoima District. This strategic collaboration marks a major step in expanding Uganda’s energy infrastructure. What the Deal Entails According to the partnership Vivo Energy and UNOC are designated…
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In a bold and inspiring career move, Marsha Walusimbi has officially joined dfcu Bank as the Chief People & Culture Transformation Officer—a key leadership role that reflects both her remarkable journey and the bank’s commitment to shaping the future of workplace transformation. Marsha brings to dfcu Bank a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, most recently having served 11…
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One of Uganda’s leading players in the banking sector, Housing Finance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s economic transformation through financial inclusion and strategic investment in local enterprise. This was during its participation in the recently concluded Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) Expo held at Kololo Independence Grounds. Mr. Richard Bob Sema, Manager for Incremental Housing Loans who…
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Dr. Barbara Ofwono Buyondo is the Founder, Principal, and Director of (VES), a visionary education group in Uganda. Since starting with a single preschool classroom in Mengo in 1999, she has expanded VES to five campuses, serving over 5,000 students in the Mengo, Namugongo, Kyanja, Kyanja-Kaliro, and Entebbe communities, with a staff of more than 530, inclusive of over 60%…
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As Uganda continues to embrace digital transformation, innovation in remittance services is proving to be a powerful driver of financial inclusion and economic growth. Speaking on UBC TV ahead of the 8th Annual Bankers Conference, Ms. Brenda Mpoora, the Vice Chairperson of the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Digital Financial Services (DFS) Committee who also doubles as the Head of Fintech…
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The Ugandan marketing industry reached a new height this week after the successful launch of the inaugural “Women in Marketing Summit & Honors 2025“, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating the creativity, resilience, and leadership of women transforming the marketing landscape in Uganda. The event was organized by Evolve Group Africa and it took place on July 24, 2025 at…
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The 10th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (SNSC) has officially entered its appraisal phase, as student led innovations across the country gain national attention for their creativity, relevance, and impact. The phase who h was launched this week will focus on evaluating how the finalist schools have used the seed funding provided to develop and scale up their…
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Bank of Uganda has formally approved the appointment of Doreen Rutazaana as a Director to the Board of Directors of Micropay (U) Limited, a licensed fintech company operating under the regulatory supervision of the Central Bank. This approval follows Doreen’s nomination by the shareholders and her successful completion of Bank of Uganda’s mandatory Fit and Proper vetting process, which assesses…
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Jackee Batanda is a celebrated journalist, author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur, whose work spans storytelling, legacy coaching, and literary innovation. She is the Senior Managing Partner at Success Spark Brand Limited, co-founder of Mastermind Africa Group, and the visionary behind The Blue Marble, Uganda’s first writers’ house From Journalist to Legacy Architect With a foundational background in communications and forced…
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Penelope Sanyu is a feminist firestarter and the visionary Founder of Femme Forte Uganda, where she has spent the past eight years building unapologetic spaces for radical reflection, collective care, and feminist leadership. Her work is a vibrant mix of activism, advocacy, and audacity boldly shaping Uganda’s civic landscape through storytelling, movement-building, and truth-telling. Claiming Power, Reimagining Possibility Through Femme…
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