TotalEnergies Targets Uganda’s Two-Wheeler Market with Hi-Perf Oils
KAMPALA, UGANDA – TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has introduced a new campaign, “Kyuusa Gear ne Hi-Perf,” aimed at strengthening its position in the country’s motorcycle lubricants market. The initiative, launched July 1, 2025, focuses on the company’s Hi-Perf engine oils, which are formulated for Uganda’s two-wheeler...
Stanbic, GIZ partner to support women-led enterprises in East Africa
KAMPALA – Stanbic Bank and the German development agency – GIZ have entered into a new regional partnership aimed at supporting women’s economic development and advancing environmental sustainability in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The partnership, titled “Promoting Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation,”...
Delivering Credit Without Collateral: How Letshego and gnuGrid Are Rewriting Credit Access and Financial Inclusion in Uganda
By tapping into alternative mobile data and embedding gnuGrid’s AI-powered Mobile Credit Score into its lending operations, Letshego Uganda is rewriting the rules of last-mile finance. The result? A 300% surge in loan approvals, a drop in non-performing loans, and a more equitable, data-driven credit...
Turning SIM Cards into Credit Scores: How gnuGrid CRB Is Making the Invisible Bankable in Uganda
From paper trails to mobile trails, David Opio is leading Uganda’s digital lending revolution. In this interview, the gnuGrid CRB founder unpacks how mobile behavioural data is powering credit scores for the invisible majority and why the future of financial inclusion in Uganda and beyond...
Q&A With Grace Muliisa on Turning Ecobank Uganda Around, Anchored Agility, Clarity of Vision, and Relentless Execution
Candid, compelling, and deeply insightful, this interview with Grace Muliisa—Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda—charts her journey of leading a quiet banking revolution. She reflects on building internal buy-in, turning digital capability into a customer growth engine, and leading with anchored agility. We unpack her approach...
Ian Rumanyika appointed as new CEO of Node Group
KAMPALA – Node Group, a PR, marketing, and digital communications agency in Uganda, has appointed Ian Rumanyika as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rumanyika, an award-winning communications strategist, brings over 15 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, and change management.
Who is Felicite Nson, the Incoming Managing Director of Uganda Breweries?
Diageo has appointed Felicite Nson as the new Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited, replacing Andrew Kilonzo, who moves to head Kenya Breweries. Nson, previously CEO of Guinness Ghana, brings extensive experience across leading African markets. Her appointment comes as Diageo restructures its African operations,...
Uganda Breweries’ Andrew Kilonzo to Replace Mark Ocitti as Kenya Breweries’ Managing Director
After delivering standout growth at Uganda Breweries, Andrew Kilonzo is set to return to Nairobi as the new Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, replacing Mark Ocitti—who exits Diageo after 11 transformative years across Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. The move comes amid wider leadership reshuffles...
Fertiliser subsidy sparks agricultural boom in Tanzania’s heartlands
Tanzania fertiliser subsidy programme a big boost for the agriculture sector. Youth urged to invest in agriculture, to earn a living, check joblessness and cultivate food security. Tanzania’s fertiliser subsidy programme is evolving into a vital cog in driving the country’s quest for agricultural transformation...
Uganda Breweries scoops Monde Selection Award for consistency in delivering high quality
As Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) approaches 80 years of brewing excellence, the company has added another achievement, receiving the coveted Prestige Trophy from Monde Selection for its 25 years of consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands.
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