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January 11, 2026

Ruto Launches NYOTA Project to Boost Youth Start-Ups Across Kenya

President William Ruto has officially launched the NYOTA Project, a large-scale financial initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship across Kenya. This groundbreaking project, seen as both an economic stimulant and a political

Business

January 8, 2026

Vice President Jessica Alupo Launches Greater Luwero Investment Forum

Vice President Alupo Launches Greater Luwero Investment Forum Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, launched the Greater Luwero Investment Forum (GLIF). This platform will focus on promoting sustainable and inclusive development in the

Business

January 8, 2026

EACOP Pipeline Set for Technical Commissioning in July 2026

EACOP Pipeline Targets Technical Commissioning in 2026 The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is on track for technical commissioning in July 2026, followed by political commissioning around October. This marks a

Uganda Financial Inclusion Improves as Mobile Money Grows

Uganda financial inclusion has improved steadily over the past three years, driven largely by expanding access to mobile money services and gradual growth in formal banking, according to new findings released by

May 28, 2026

Business·Economy

Beauty Retail Growth Drives Walmart and Target

Beauty retail has become a major battleground for Walmart and Target as both companies increase investments in product selection, staffing, and in-store experiences to attract shoppers. The two retail giants highlighted strong

May 28, 2026

Business

Green Advertising Dubai and the Reinvention of the Billboard Age

The first thing many people notice about Dubai is the scale of its ambition. The highways seem impossibly wide. Towers rise from the desert like mirrored monuments to speed and reinvention. At

May 19, 2026

Business

Kiba Hydropower Project Gains Urgent Government Push

Kiba Hydropower Project plans are gaining urgency as Uganda races to avoid future electricity shortages driven by rapid industrialisation, rising domestic demand and expanding regional power commitments. The Minister of Energy and

May 10, 2026

Business

Target Reshapes Leadership Amid Retail Turnaround

Target Reshapes Leadership as the retail giant pushes forward with a broader turnaround strategy under Chief Executive Michael Fiddelke. The company has introduced several senior merchandising and design appointments while working to

May 10, 2026

Business·World

Kontoor Eyes Lee Sale as Wrangler Momentum Builds

Lee sale discussions are gaining momentum as Kontoor Brands moves closer to reshaping its business around Wrangler and Helly Hansen after reporting stronger first-quarter results. The apparel company confirmed that several interested

May 10, 2026

News·Business·World

Uganda Sovereignty Bill Risks Economic Stability

The Uganda Sovereignty Bill is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential economic debates in the country, with policymakers warning it could disrupt financial stability and fuel inflation. Introduced to parliament

April 29, 2026

Finance·Business

Kenya Tightens Climate Fund Access Rules

New Kenya climate fund rules are set to reshape how private companies access billions in global climate financing, introducing stricter oversight and longer approval timelines. The updated framework from the National Treasury

April 22, 2026

Business·Finance

Kenya Fuel Prices Top East Africa

The latest East Africa fuel prices reveal a widening gap across the region, with Kenya now recording the highest petrol and diesel costs. The increase reflects global oil price pressures, local tax

April 15, 2026

Business·Economy

Amazon AI Investment Defended by CEO Andy Jassy

Amazon AI investment took center stage in CEO Andy Jassy’s annual letter to shareholders, where he defended the company’s aggressive spending strategy and long-term vision. The letter, released Thursday, outlines how Amazon

April 9, 2026

Business

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Ruto Launches NYOTA Project to Boost Youth Start-Ups Across Kenya

Vice President Jessica Alupo Launches Greater Luwero Investment Forum

EACOP Pipeline Set for Technical Commissioning in July 2026

Uganda Financial Inclusion Improves as Mobile Money Grows

Beauty Retail Growth Drives Walmart and Target

Green Advertising Dubai and the Reinvention of the Billboard Age

Kiba Hydropower Project Gains Urgent Government Push

Target Reshapes Leadership Amid Retail Turnaround

Kontoor Eyes Lee Sale as Wrangler Momentum Builds

Uganda Sovereignty Bill Risks Economic Stability

Kenya Tightens Climate Fund Access Rules

Kenya Fuel Prices Top East Africa

Amazon AI Investment Defended by CEO Andy Jassy

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