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dfcu Bank commits to supporting SMEs in new product offering

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 29, 2022July 29, 2022

Uganda’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda are set to benefit as dfcu Bank launches a brand-new product offering aimed at giving them an opportunity to enjoy banking while…

Conrad Nkutu appointed to Bank of Africa Tanzania’s board

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited, a subsidiary of BMCE Bank of Africa Group, has appointed management consultant, Conrad Nkutu to its Board of Directors. Conrad was appointed in May 2022….

Uganda Breweries named employer of the year 2022 at FUE Awards

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Uganda Breweries Limited – UBL has been crowned the Employer of the Year 2022 by the prestigious Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) during an awards ceremony held at the Kampala…

UBA Group Expands to UAE, Launches Banking Operations in Dubai

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 21, 2022July 22, 2022

The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s global bank has extended its operations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the official launch of its new branch at the Dubai…

Come and start operations in South Sudan, Centenary Group implored 

CEO ReporterCompany NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisJuly 20, 2022July 20, 2022

Centenary Group, owners Uganda’s oldest and largest indigenous financial entity, Centenary Bank, received incredible appeals from over 200 business leaders at the ongoing South Sudan – Uganda Business Forum to…

ICEA LION Uganda unveils annuity plan to ease retirement planning

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 19, 2022July 19, 2022

ICEA LION Life Assurance Company (U) Ltd has unveiled the ICEA Annuity Plan for retirees and those nearing retirement. The ICEA Annuity plan guarantees the holder a regular stream of…

South Sudan-Uganda maiden business forum begins: Centenary Group to deliver keynote presentation

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 19, 2022July 19, 2022

Centenary Group, that owns Uganda’s oldest and largest indigenous financial entity, Centenary Bank, will participate in the South-Sudan Uganda Business forum, that starts 19th July 2022 in Juba, the capital…

Police Nets Kisoro man in anti Airtel Money Fraud campaign

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 18, 2022July 18, 2022

The Police at Kisoro police station is holding a man that was caught pretending to be an Airtel sales representative. Ivan Tumwijukye, a resident of Kabale, was intercepted after visiting…

Q&A: How Guardian Health has with Ascent Capital’s help emerged out of Covid-19 a market leader and is gunning for 30 stores in 15 districts

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJuly 18, 2022July 4, 2023

Regardless of the tough period, Cedric has held steady, growing the business to 18 stores in 6 towns—the largest pharmacy chain in the country today and growing. Cedric sat down…

Who is Nelly Muindi, PATH’s new HR director for Africa region

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 17, 2022July 18, 2022

Early this week, PATH Africa region announced the appointment and promotion of Nelly Muindi as their Human Resource Director. Based in Kenya, Nelly will oversee all HR functions and strategy…