URA Boss To Grace Uganda-UK Convention 2015
Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority, Ms Doris Akol will be the guest speaker at the Uganda-UK Convention slated for September 12, 2015 in London Commissioner General of the Uganda...
View ArticleUCC To UTL: Improve on Quality of Service or Lose License
A fortnight ago, we reported that huge debts were threatening to sink struggling Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL). Here to stay; UTL Board Chairman Stephen Kaboyo Now Uganda Communications Commission...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Willy Mutenza Talks About Ugandan Diaspora’s Challenges & Solutions
Our reporter met Willy Mutenza, the Chairman of the Ugandan Convention UK. Chairman UK Convention Willy Mutenza The Chairman shared some of the challenges and resolutions that had been reached at the...
View ArticleUganda, China sign biggest civil project worth 9.5trn
Uganda and China have signed a mega 9.5trn railway civil project for detailed designs and contracts for the 476km long line from Malaba – Nimule in Southern Sudan and Kampala – Tororo in Uganda....
View ArticlePresident Museveni meets Chinese Premier
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Chinese companies that have invested in Uganda in the sectors of defence, power generation, oil and gas, steel and agro-processing and thanked the Chinese...
View ArticleVodafone To Empower Hundreds Of SMEs At Powertalk Forum
Vodafone Uganda has announced that it will hold its premier Information and Communication Technology (ICT) empowerment forum dubbed “Vodafone PowerTalks” in Kampala, on Friday April 24, 2015. Vodafone...
View ArticleKaymu.co.ug Takes It To The Next Level
Kaymu Uganda has proven to be not just any other e-commerce website. Uganda’s Number One Online Marketplace recently took it to the next level, partnering with the Rotaract Club of Kampala City in the...
View Article22bn Wandegeya Market In Total Darkness
Uganda’s power distributor UMEME has disconnected Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) owned Wandegeya Market over Shs 150million debt. Henry Rugamba, the head of communications at UMEME said the...
View ArticleHow Sudhir Mints Money through Modern Apartments
Sudhir Ruparelia with his wife Joystna after he won an award recently He is known as East Africa’s richest, and Africa’s number 22, of continent’s top best 50 in terms of wealth. Today, we bring you...
View ArticleKCB Profit Falls By 48.4%
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Uganda’s net profit for 2014 has reduced to UShs3.48b, down from UShs6.75b recorded in 2013, representing a 48.4% reduction. KCB Uganda MD oram Kiarie While the bank didn’t...
View ArticleAfricell Here to Stay, Insists Management
There are allegations on social media sites that Africell Uganda, the Multinational telecom firm that acquired the Orange Uganda operation in November 2014, is up for grabs. This follows recent harsh...
View ArticleEmirates Offers 96 hours sale to Ugandans Traveling to Dubai
Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is offering Ugandan travelers a chance to save up on their ticket fees. Fly Emirates Economy Class and Business Class and enjoy great savings when...
View ArticleUTL launches customized call package for Boda boda community
Uganda Telecom has unveiled a new call plan for Boda Boda riders around the country. The call plan was welcomed by the Boda boda Community during the launch held on Thursday 30th April 2015. Motorists...
View ArticleShilling Remains Under Pressure as Inflation Raises to 3.6%
The Uganda Shilling last week traded in the range of 2980 and 3020 driven by inflows from portfolio investors while demand from the telecom, manufacturing and energy sectors remained high. A trader...
View ArticleDeacons Uganda invests UGX 5.2 billion on expansion drive
Following 5 years of successfully running the Mr. Price brand in Uganda, Deacons Uganda has invested a further UGX5.2 billion into 2-new stores – the Mr. Price & Mr. Price Home combo store and...
View ArticleEmirates Group Announces 27th Consecutive Year of Profit
Emirates, a global connector of people and places, today announced their annual revenues. It is its 27th consecutive year of profit and steady growth across the company, ending the year in a strong...
View ArticleBritish American Tobacco Uganda to pay shs36.8 billion to shareholders in June
Shareholders of British American Tobacco (BAT) Uganda are set to earn a total of shs36.8billion as dividends accruing from the company’s exceptional financial performance in the year ended 31...
View ArticleBoU Boss Mutebile Bedridden In South Africa
Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, the Governor of the Bank of Uganda is bedridden in a South African hospital. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, Guvnor Bank Of Uganda Mutebile was taken to south Africa for...
View ArticleNSSF benefits payments now at Ushs 165 billion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) paid Ushs 165 billion in the year 2014 to more than 11,000 beneficiaries, representing an increase of 18% from the previous year, according to information...
View ArticleMany win phones in the Idroid shilling campaign
Labor day was a clear description of May Madness. The Month that brought the Wale Wale long awaited concert came bearing many more surprises. Idroid USA unveiled a new sales strategy at the Jose...
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