MAUREEN NAMOMA: Digitising Uganda’s Fuel & Hospitality Sectors: Why the Time is Now

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, two of Uganda’s most vital sectors, fuel and hospitality are quietly undergoing a significant transformation. ...

Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture has banned 77 pesticide products and restricted 202 others, citing health and environmental risks

Kenya Bans 77 Pesticides, Restricts 202 More Over Health, Environmental Risks

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/06/2025

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Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture has banned 77 pesticide products and restricted 202 others, citing health and environmental risks KAMPALA, Uganda ...

From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director, Gift Shoko, during the Quarter One 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings has registered 15.4 billion Profit After Tax for the period ended 31st March 2025.

Tech Adoption, African Expansion Fuel Equity Group’s KSh 15.4 Billion Earnings

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/05/2025

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From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity ...

East Africa and the UK strengthen economic ties at the EATIF, with new investments unveiled for cross-border trade and e-mobility solutions.

Trade, E-Mobility top agenda as UK, East Africa forge partnerships

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

29/05/2025

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East Africa and the UK strengthen economic ties at the EATIF, with new investments unveiled for cross-border trade and e-mobility ...

This expansion plan follows a significant 51% rooms growth across the region in the past two years, with openings in Kenya, Morocco, Egypt and Zimbabwe

Hyatt Projects 50% Room Growth in Africa by 2030

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

28/05/2025

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CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced it anticipates a 50% growth in its room count across Africa by the end ...

Felicia Mbaidooue Gbuuka, 35, stands beside her tractor at her home in Yagba community, Nigeria on June 25, 2023.

Innovative finance model reaps rewards for Africa’s smallholder farmers, report shows

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/05/2025

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Felicia Mbaidooue Gbuuka, 35, stands beside her tractor at her home in Yagba community, Nigeria on June 25, 2023. Nairobi, ...

Bayobab Uganda Launches Fiber Route from Kampala to Malaba

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

10/05/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda – Bayobab Uganda, an MTN Group company, has launched a new fiber optic route connecting Kampala to Malaba, near ...

Alison Lungu, JUMO’s Head of Capital Partnerships for East Africa

JUMO Expands Mobile Lending Across Africa

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

06/05/2025

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Alison Lungu, JUMO’s Head of Capital Partnerships for East Africa KAMPALA, Uganda — JUMO, a banking-as-a-service platform, is expanding financial ...

Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Cross-Border Collaboration: Kenya, Uganda Pledge to Save Mount Elgon

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

04/05/2025

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Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy) NAIROBI, ...

Ugandan economist Dr. Alex Mubiru appointed AfDB Director General for East Africa and Kenya.

Ugandan Economist Dr. Alex Mubiru Appointed AfDB Director General for East Africa, Including Kenya

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

01/05/2025

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Ugandan economist Dr. Alex Mubiru appointed AfDB Director General for East Africa and Kenya. KAMPALA, Uganda — The African Development Bank ...

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