Uganda’s exports soar to UGX3.3 Trillion in March, fueled by coffee, gold
Uganda’s exports soar to UGX3.3 Trillion in March, fueled by coffee, gold Uganda’s export earnings soared 40% in March 2025 to $899M, primarily driven by strong performances in coffee, gold, and fish, reflecting rising global prices and increased volumes. KAMPALA, Uganda— Uganda’s export earnings surged...
Africa’s leapfrogging from oil and gas is not the quick energy fix the world seems to think it will be
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail African countries need to tap the power of the grid and every resource available to them in order to achieve what the West takes for granted every day. The big question, of course, is how do we get there? Who bears what burdens,...
Is EABL Next on the Market as Diageo Steadily Exits Africa?
East AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big Story Is EABL Next on the Market as Diageo Steadily Exits Africa? by CEO East Africa MagazineMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More A photo collage of Hina Nagarajan, Diageo President, Africa and Jane Karuku,...
Rwampara farmer’s success highlights PDM impact
Rwampara farmer’s success highlights PDM impact RWAMPARA, Uganda— The Parish Development Model, a Ugandan government initiative, is proving to be a viable path out of poverty for both rural and urban residents, according to beneficiaries and government officials. The program, which distributes funds directly to...
Equi-Life to Increase Insurance Penetration in Uganda
Equi-Life to Increase Insurance Penetration in Uganda Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Gift Shoko (left) and Liberty Life Assurance Managing Director Joseph Alimeida unveil the Equi-Life hospital cash insurance product in Kampala, Uganda Uganda’s insurance sector has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, with gross...
Equity Bank Fires Nearly 200 Staff in Sweeping Integrity Crackdown Following M-Pesa and Account Audit
Banking & InsuranceNews & AnalysisThe Big Story Equity Bank Fires Nearly 200 Staff in Sweeping Integrity Crackdown Following M-Pesa and Account Audit by CEO East Africa MagazineMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Chief Executive...
Zamara Uganda hits trillion shilling milestone in managed assets
Zamara Uganda hits trillion shilling milestone in managed assets Kwame Ejalu (left), Sponsor Trustee and Founder of Zamara Uganda, and George William Egaddu (right), Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Zamara Retirement Fund (ZRF). Zamara Uganda, the country’s oldest and largest retirement benefits administrator, has...
Dry weather spell sours Kenya’s first quarter tea exports
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Kenya’s tea exports fell sharply by 20 per cent to 157,514 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025 owing to a prolonged dry spell in growing areas. Statistics show that between January and March, Kenya earned $356M from tea exports—down from $446M. Kenya’s...
Marketing Guru Juliana Kagwa Appointed New CEO of Uganda Tourism Board
Hospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryTravel Marketing Guru Juliana Kagwa Appointed New CEO of Uganda Tourism Board by Paul MurungiMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More Juliana Kaggwa takes over as new UTB Boss. Senior marketing guru Juliana Kaggwa...
Marketing Guru Juliana Kagwa Appointed New CEO of Uganda Tourism Board
Hospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryTravel Marketing Guru Juliana Kagwa Appointed New CEO of Uganda Tourism Board by Paul MurungiMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More Juliana Kaggwa takes over as new UTB Boss. Senior marketing guru Juliana Kaggwa...
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