Silvia Nyambura

Nyambura is a senior journalist based in Kampala

Prudential Uganda opens new headquarters, launches savings plan for parents

By Silvia Nyambura A few months since Prudential plc acquired Goldstar Insurance Life business, the company has opened its headquarters on Kampala Road. Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited has also launched Pru EduSave,

September 17, 2015

by Silvia Nyambura

Kaymu and MTN Uganda launch the Crazy Wednesday Promotion

By Our Reporter Online shopping site Kaymu.co.ug is offering favorable prices for it gadgets every Wednesday. The promotion called ‘Kaymu Happy Wednesday or Crazy Wednesday’ will enable customers to buy products like Mobile Phones and tablets at cheaper rates. This

March 11, 2016

by Silvia Nyambura

Rwenzori mineral water retains title of Uganda’s leading Superbrand

By Our Reporter Mineral Water Company Rwenzori and Pharmaceutical Company Panadol have been voted Uganda’s leading

Heineken Uganda adds Primus lager to its brand portfolio

By Our Reporter Heineken Uganda has introduced Primus Lager Beer, the latest addition to its planned

Umeme Appoints Babungi, a Ugandan as Managing Director

By Muhereza Kyamutetera Selestino Babungi, a Ugandan has been appointed the new Managing Director for utility company, Umeme, effective April 1st, 2015. Babungi who previously served as Umeme’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO),

March 16, 2015

Company News·The Big Story

Slow week at Ugandan Bourse as shilling continues to weaken

By Silvia Nyambura The stock market has closed the week with UMEME maintaining dominance to record turnover of Ushs 122.9 million from 245,929 shares traded at Ushs 500 each. Stanbic Bank Uganda

March 13, 2015

Company News·The Big Story

CSOs react to parliament’s ‘muzzling of the media’.

By Silvia Nyambura The Human Rights Network for Journalists in Uganda (HRNJ-U) has tasked the Clerk to Parliament, Jane Kibirige to reveal the source of a letter she signed directing media houses

March 13, 2015

The Big Story

Samsung introduces new A3 printer targeting enterprises

By Our Reporter Samsung Electronics East Africa has reiterated its commitment to small and medium size enterprises and corporate businesses with its foray into the A3 multifunction printer segment in East Africa.

March 13, 2015

Company News·Technology & Innovation

Uganda Shilling on a free fall

By Silvia Nyambura The nation is abuzz with news of the record breaking dollar hike currently trading at Ushs 3,075 buying and Ushs 3,095 selling. This is the highest the shilling has

March 12, 2015

The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Procrastination: What putting off financial decisions will cost you.

By Daniel van Niekerk As long-time procrastinators will attest, this deferral of something that needs to be done is rarely an isolated instance, and it usually occurs habitually and for trivial reasons.

March 11, 2015

The Big Story

Omidyar Network Supports Equitable Tax Systems with Grant to Tax Justice Network in Africa

By Our Reporter The Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm dedicated to harnessing the power of markets to create opportunity for people to improve their lives, has announced a two-year grant to

March 11, 2015

Company News·Thought Leadership

It feels good to be back- NSSF’s Richard Byarugaba

By Silvia Nyambura Richard Byarugaba’s previous term as Managing Director at the National Social Security Fund [NSSF] can simply put be said to have been eventful. In October 2014 the Minister of

March 11, 2015

Business & Markets·Company News·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

ARE TREASURY BILLS REALLY WORTH IT?

By Gobba Godfrey Kenneth For the INVESTOR that is looking for a safe place to temporarily park their savings as they consider other long term options, Treasury Bills provide excellent alternatives to

March 11, 2015

The Big Story

Huawei announces strategic approach for Uganda’s market

By Silvia Nyambura Chinese mobile device manufacturer Huawei has unveiled its strategic approach for its products in Uganda’s market. The company which has been in operation in Uganda since 2007 has also

March 10, 2015

Company News·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

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