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Ms. Lilly Ajarova, Chief Executive Officer, UTB (right; foreground) and Mr. Cornwell Muleya, Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines (left; foreground) exchange cooperation agreements on February 4th 2020.

Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Airlines sign landmark Brand Destination Uganda Promotion partnership

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Airlines have today, February 5th 2020 signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their efforts to promote the tourism potential of Brand Destination Uganda. The two

February 4, 2020

by Muhereza Kyamutetera

POATE2020: UTB CEO urges Ugandan tourism players to adopt technology and research for growth

Digitalisation and the rise of digitally connected youthful travelers, coupled with a growing middle class in Asia and Africa are some of the major trends that are poised to disrupt the tourism and travel business in the next decade and

February 6, 2020

by Muhereza Kyamutetera

Allen Kagina, former Executive Director of the now-defunct Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), and Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transport, are central figures in Uganda’s road infrastructure sector, now under renewed scrutiny following a High Court ruling on procurement integrity and fraud allegations.

High Court Clarifies: Fraud Allegations in Public Contract Disputes Must Be Heard—Even Late

The case stems from a major infrastructure procurement initiated by the former Uganda National Roads Authority

Michael Opira, Executive Director, Operations at Centenary Bank, brings over 27 years of banking experience as he returns to the institution where his career began.

Housing Finance Bank’s Michael Opira crosses to Centenary Bank as Executive Director, Operations

Centenary Bank has appointed seasoned banking executive Michael Opira as its new Executive Director, Operations, marking

MTN Uganda grows subscribers as Voice and SMS revenues decline.

By Oliver Nabukeera Data services seem to be the telecom industry’s future as voice and SMS revenues continue to dwindle. This is attributed to aggressive competition by free messaging and voice platforms,

August 9, 2014

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Africa’s oil and gas sector attracts investors attention

By Oliver Nabukeera While oil and gas production is fairly new in the East African region, there is clear excitement as some of the largest independent and international oil companies rush to

August 6, 2014

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Standard Chartered AREA partnership to grow mortgage products

By Silvia Nyambura According to statistics from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Uganda currently has a housing deficit of over 1.6 million units. The country is at the same

July 30, 2014

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AON appoints Elly Karuhanga as first Ugandan Board Chairman

By Silvia Nyambura Insurance brokerage firm AON Uganda has appointed city lawyer and business man Elly Karuhanga as its first ever Ugandan board chairman. With a wide range of experience from sectors

July 29, 2014

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KIBO Foundation bringing ICT services closer to the youth

By Oliver Nabukeera As the world is getting globalised, there is an imminent need to increase penetration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services to the rural communities. In line with this KIBO

July 29, 2014

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CNOOC pledges continued free health services to Hoima Community.

By Oliver Nabukeera As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has once again offered free medical services to over 850 residents of Hoima.

July 29, 2014

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MTN Uganda marathon proceeds changing lives in Karamoja

By Oliver Nabukeera Following the recent hand over of the MTN Kampala Marathon 2013 proceeds worth Ushs 400 million to the Water Aid Uganda Project, residents of Nakapiripirit district in the Karamoja

July 24, 2014

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Delivery of excellent Customer Service key to building a successful business.

By Oliver Nabukeera Most players in the services industry will tell you one of the key components for running a successful business is the delivery of excellent customer service. Unlike other business

July 21, 2014

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MTN Uganda to usher in new CEO as Mroue heads to Iran.

By Oliver Nabukeera MTN Uganda has announced that Mazen Mroue the current CEO has been replaced and will move to MTN Irancell as the new Chief Operations Officer. The news came as

June 30, 2014

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Umeme sale finalized

By Silvia Nyambura The sale of 45.7 percent of electricity distributor Umeme has been finalized in a 2 part transaction that has seen the company sold off for USD 98 million. The

June 18, 2014

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