Business Times writer

In Uganda’s buzzing start-up scene, innovation is not the problem, access to finance is. For many young entrepreneurs with bold ideas and big dreams, securing funding remains one of the …

East Africa is on the brink of an energy boom, driven by major oil and gas discoveries in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. These reserves are rapidly transforming the region’s investment …

From lip-sync videos and fashion tips to motivational content and skits, African content creators are not just entertaining audiences they’re building full-fledged businesses. In Uganda and across the continent, social …

In a country where formal jobs are limited and youth unemployment continues to rise, a quiet revolution in vocational skills development is underway. More young Ugandans are enrolling in vocational …

In a move that could have significant global economic implications, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives has approved a $9 billion funding cut targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting. The …

Uganda’s urban economy is feeling the pinch of persistent fuel price hikes, with businesses across major towns grappling with rising fuel and transport costs and reduced consumer spending. While the …

Each morning in Kampala begins with a familiar yet frustrating ritual: thousands of commuters leave home before sunrise, only to be trapped in suffocating traffic congestion. What once felt like …

The Government of Uganda has received the first disbursement of UGX 170 billion from the World Bank as part of the UGX 800 billion Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment …

As Uganda accelerates its digital transformation agenda, nearly every sector of the economy is experiencing a shift driven by innovation and technology. From banking and agriculture to healthcare, education, and …