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URA, KACITA AND UMA Urge Ugandans to File and Pay Taxes Before End of June 2021

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

With only 15 days left to the end of FY 2020/2021, the Chairperson Kampala City Traders Association – Uganda (KACITA-U) and the Executive Director Uganda Manufacturer’s Association (UMA), together with…

URA simplifies TIN registration, application process now web-based

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJune 12, 2021June 12, 2021

In a bid to improve the experience of clients and attend to the changes in the tax regime, technology and the business environment, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has made changes…

COVID-19 IN UGANDA: RwandAir Suspends flights to Entebbe Airport

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJune 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Effective yesterday, Rwanda’s national carrier RwandAir has suspended flights to Entebbe International Airport because of a surge in COVID-19 cases in Uganda. In a notice to customers, the airline says:…

Stanbic Uganda appoints Cathy Adengo Head of Sustainability, Stella Kanyike Corporate Communications Manager

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Cathy Adengo has been appointed Head of Sustainability, Stanbic Bank Uganda. ‘Cathy’s appointment follows the Board of Director’s approval to establish a Sustainability function mandated to deliver on the Bank’s…

UEGCL: A leader in ERA’s quest to sustainably and reliably generate least-cost electricity to feed Uganda’s growth agenda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJune 10, 2021June 13, 2021

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited was incorporated in 2001 initially with the main objective to take over assets transferred to from the then Uganda Electricity Board (UEB); the 180 MW…

PICTORIAL: Raxio Uganda Launches First Enterprise-Grade, Tier III Certified Carrier-Neutral Data Centre

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews In PicturesJune 9, 2021June 10, 2021

Raxio recently launched Uganda’s first state of the art Tier III carrier-neutral data centre at its site in the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP), Uganda. Raxio will work towards supporting industries that…

Court orders Socialite Bryan White to pay over Shs560m in car debt

Ephraim KasoziCompany NewsLegal & JusticeJune 8, 2021June 8, 2021

Court has ordered city socialite Brian Kirumira also known as Bryan White to pay businessman Alex Binyenda $160,000 (more than Shs566 million) as balance for purchase of a Mercedes Benz,…

PROTECTING INVESTORS: Capital Markets Authority rolls out 4-year Strategic Development Plan

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a four–year strategic plan under the theme “Fostering Inclusive growth, protecting investors”. This was held at Mestil Hotel, Kampala with key stakeholders in the Industry…

Coca-Cola Beverages’ Simon Kaheru Appointed East African Business Council Board Chair

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021

The Board of the East African Business Council (EABC) Uganda Chapter has appointed Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s Simon Kaheru as Acting Chair, after Madhvani Group’s Jim Kabeho stepped aside to set…

Tusker Malt Lager Unveils New look

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Tusker Malt Lager has unveiled a new look with a refreshed label to stamp its position as Africa’s leading premium beer. While the look has been refreshed, the liquid remains…