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URSB Skills Senior Police Officers on Dealing with Intellectual Property Infringement

CEO ReporterCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021

Uganda’s national Intellectual property office, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has concluded a two-day virtual training on intellectual property (IP) and mechanisms for dealing with trademark counterfeiting and copyright…

UNRA hosts new Transport Minister, highlights projects being undertaking to support Uganda’s economic growth

CEO ReporterCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has hosted State Minister for Transport, Ministry of Works & Transport, Fred Byamukama on a familiarization tour of the sector. In her welcoming remarks,…

PATH appoints Dr Emmanuel Mugisha as Global Director

CEO East Africa MagazineC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 8, 2021July 9, 2021

Dr. Emannuel Mugisha, has been promoted to a worldwide leadership role of Global Director at PATH with effect from July 2021. He now leads a global project as Director, TyVac…

The Innovation Village and CEO Summit bring innovation strategy training to senior executives in Kampala

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Industry leaders recognize the need to invest in innovation to remain competitive and grow in times of rapid change. However, building a coherent strategy, overcoming internal frictions, marshalling resources and…

Absa Uganda point of sale terminals start accepting MTN MoMoPay payments

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Absa Bank Uganda and MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited have today announced the introduction of mobile money payment functionality, also known as MTN MoMoPay on Absa Point of Sale (POS)…

IGAD Regional Officials Meet to discuss land rights for women

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJuly 3, 2021July 3, 2021

Despite the fact that women are the primary users of agricultural land in most African communities, the system of patriarchy which dominates social organization has tended to discriminate against women…

Private Sector Foundation Uganda Appoints Francis Kisirinya Acting Executive Director

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Francis Kisirinya has been appointed as Acting Executive Director for Private Sector Foundation Uganda. His appointment follows the death of Gideon Badagawa, who passed away on 21st June 2021. In…

URA extends deadline to end of today for filing tax returns

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has extended the deadline for filing tax returns to end of today Thursday 1st July 2021 after a system downtime yesterday. In a public notice, the…

Stanbic Bank Uganda appoints Sonia Karamagi Kasagga Manager Customer Experience

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Stanbic Bank Uganda has appointed Sonia Karamagi Kasagga as the new Manager Customer Experience In a notice the bank states: “Sonia is an experienced and accomplished marketing professional who brings…

UTILITIES 2.0 TWAAKE PILOT: New integrated energy project expected to deliver universal electrification in Uganda for half the cost

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJune 29, 2021June 29, 2021

A coalition of global energy sector leaders has launched a first-of-its-kind integrated energy pilot in Uganda. Led by Uganda’s largest power utility, Umeme, coordinated by Power for All and funded…