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Uganda targets 22% rural power connectivity by 2022
BY PAUL TENTENA A panel discussion during the Mini Grids Workshop in Munyonyo. KAMPALA, UGANDA- The Government of Uganda is targeting 22% rural connectivity by 2022, and it is anticipated that about a...
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NSSF hands over Ush131million Harsh Run contributions to KCCA
BY PAUL TENTENA NSSF MD Richard Byarugaba and KCCA Executive Director Jenniffer Musisi during last years run. KAMPALA, UGANDA- The National Social Security Fund, in partnership with Kampala Hash House...
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Stanbic PMI indicates improvement in Ugandan Business conditions
BY OUR REPORTER Jibran Qureishi, Stanbic Bank’s Regional Economist for East Africa. KAMPALA, UGANDA- The Ugandan Private Sector registered an improvement in Business conditions in October. There were...
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Huawei Seeks to Drive Cost-Effective African Broadband Adoption
On the continent, the average broadband penetration rate sits at less than 1%. BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Despite the rapid advancement in information communication technologies (ICT) globally,...
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NSSF Kampala Hash Seven Hills Run raises Shs131m to refurbish Public schools...
NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba hands over a dummy cheque of Shs 131 million to Jennifer Musisi the KCCA Executive Director. By our reporter. The National Social Security Fund, in partnership...
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Emirates welcomes 100th A380 to its fleet.
By Juliet Hildah. Emirates yesterday, Monday 6th November, 2017, celebrated the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery...
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Africa Insurance Awards open for Continental journalists
BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Leading Pan African reinsurance firm, Continental Reinsurance Plc has announced the opening of its third Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. Continental...
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Carriers can achieve new growth by providing great customer experience
BY OUR REPORTER Paul Michael Scanlan, CTO of Huawei’s Carrier Network Business Group. KAMPALA, UGANDA- Leading global ICT solutions provider, Huawei has called on telecom carriers in Africa to focus on...
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dfcu Bank signs UGX 300m two-year sponsorship deal with Vipers SC.
Vipers SC President Lawrence Mulindwa (2nd left) and dfcu Bank’s Chief of Business and Executive Director, Mr. William Sekabembe show off the new look of the team jersey By Juliet Hildah. dfcu Bank...
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What Minimum Wage Bill Means for Workers & Employers?
Faith Athnus On December 18th, 2015, Arinaitwe Rwakajara (Workers Representative) tabled the Minimum Wage Bill 2015 and it was subsequently sent to the Parliament Committee of Gender, Labour and Social...
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10 MW Tororo Solar Plant Launched.
BY SAMSON OKWAKOL Uganda is currently rated a top investment destination on the international Investment Index for renewable energy; the European Union Ambassador to Uganda, Atillio Pacifici noted....
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Local Supermarkets remain resilient as Kenyan Competitors fall apart.
Philomena Matsiko. The retail sector, particularly, supermarket chain stores’ has been vibrant since 2000; highlighted by massive investment from mostly regional and local firms alike. Its peak to date...
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We are back and here to stay; Sadolin.
By Silvia Nyambura There has been a “war” raging in Uganda’s Paint Industry following the entry of Japanese firm Kansai Plascon mid this year. The company acquired the assets of Sadolin East Africa, a...
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Cannibalism: The Government MDAs that brought UTL to its knees.
Juliet Hildah Namulundu. Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL) was at one point one of the biggest telecoms in the pearl of Africa. At the time, it was trading as “Mango”. Through its ‘Mango’ brand, this...
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Quality Service Delivery took center stage at 2017 Digital Impact Awards .
Juliet Hildah Namulundu. Quality Service Delivery summed up by accessibility, affordability, and predictability were the main talking points at the grand finale of the 2017 Digital Impact Awards Africa...
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The CEO Club, Uganda’s biggest Leadership Networking Platform Unveiled.
Our Reporter. Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) play a critical role in business and overall economic performance. In fact, a 2015 study by Weber Shandwick and KRC Research- The CEO Reputation Premium...
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Voice is still King – MTN Uganda CMO Olivier Prentout.
Minus offering telecommunication services, MTN Uganda’s investment into sponsorships and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has kept it’s brand popular and closer to the hearts of millions of...
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30 Most Influential Players in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector.
BY THE CEO MAGAZINE TEAM. KAMPALA, UGANDA. Uganda’s infant yet multi-billion oil sector has for the past eight years been much publicized. At the start, there was overwhelming positive vibe about the...
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Mobile banking driving financial inclusion.
Our Reporter. The Banking Association of South Africa defines Financial Inclusion as the access and usage of a broad range of affordable, quality financial services and products, in a manner convenient...
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Imperial Bank investor sues Central Bank of Kenya
BY PAUL TENTENA The headoffices of the now Imperial Bank KAMPALA, UGANDA – A Company which had deposits in the collapsed Imperial Bank, Pontrilas Investment Bank, has taken the Central Bank of Kenya...
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