Tag Archives: Growth

Viewers: 90,007 By Spy Uganda Few individuals have shaped Uganda’s modern economic landscape like Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. As the founder and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, Sudhir has built an expansive business empire spanning, real estate, education, hospitality, agriculture to mention but a few, all while becoming a symbol of local enterprise, resilience, and development. From humble beginnings as …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has intensified efforts to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations following the official opening of the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, a flagship tourism and investment platform bringing together international buyers, investors, tour operators, media practitioners and hospitality stakeholders from across the globe. Held at Speke …

Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, demonstrating the continued success of its deliberate transformation into a resilient, technology-led, pan-African financial services Group. Profit After Tax rose 24 per cent to KSh 19.1 billion, reflecting strengthened balance sheet quality, disciplined execution, and growing contributions from regional subsidiaries.The Group’s balance sheet expanded 16 per cent to KSh …

EACOP Champions Skills Transfer as Uganda Prepares for Sustainable Growth – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessEACOP Champions Skills Transfer as Uganda Prepares for Sustainable Growth , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/18/eacop-champions-skills-transfer-as-uganda-prepares-for-sustainable-growth/

MUKONO — Mukono District has intensified efforts to promote organized and sustainable urban development through the implementation of Detailed Physical Development Plans under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP). The ongoing planning process targets Nama Sub-county, Nakisunga Sub-county, and Kyampisi Sub-county, where district officials, local leaders, technical teams, and community stakeholders are collaborating to guide future land …

Gov’t Rallies Stakeholders on Building a Mineral Market that Drives Economic Growth, Promotes Sustainable Development – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessGov’t Rallies Stakeholders on Building a Mineral Market that Drives Economic Growth, Promotes Sustainable Development , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/14/govt-rallies-stakeholders-on-building-a-mineral-market-that-drives-economic-growth-promotes-sustainable-development/

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, industrialisation, renewable energy, aquaculture, and sustainable use of the River Nile following high-level talks at State House Entebbe. The meeting, held during President El-Sisi’s official visit to Uganda, focused on expanding economic ties, enhancing regional security cooperation, and advancing practical development projects …

Viewers: 200,002 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Uganda’s mining sector, long characterised by underutilisation, informality and regulatory gaps, is steadily transforming into a structured, investment-attractive and revenue-generating pillar of the economy. While the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) continues to navigate institutional and operational headwinds, the trajectory of the Mines Department under Commissioner Agnes Alaba reflects a sector …

The Third General Meeting of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Investment Club and SACCO gave me a reminder that savings alone are not enough; the exciting truth is that prosperity lies in transforming savings into productive investments. Across Uganda, collective financial platforms such as SACCOs and Investment Clubs have increasingly become engines of economic empowerment and shared growth. For …

KAMPALA – Housing Finance Bank has reported impressive financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, showcasing consistent growth in profitability, assets, loans, and customer deposits. The bank’s profit after tax increased by 20% to Ugandan Shillings 85.4 billion, rising from Ug. Shs 71.1 billion in 2024. Total assets grew by 15% to Ug. Shs 2.70 trillion, and customer …