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Ugandan billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia to headline at 14th UK-Uganda Trade & Investment Summit

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Billionaire Ugandan businessman, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia who has made a USD1 billion fortune investing in Uganda since the 1980s, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s, 14th UK-Uganda Annual…

How Equity Bank is transforming refugees into entrepreneurs through micro enterprises

Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

When refugees settle in a host country; they want to start a new life, be self-sufficient and contribute to their communities. However, building a new life is filled with challenges especially if it means starting a business. They may find themselves cut off from credit and investment—and from other products and services that are so critically important, which becomes…

PROFILES⎮ Meet MTN MoMo’s fluent-in-fintech dozen leading the search for Mo shared growth

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News Executive Profiles The Big StoryJuly 11, 2024July 13, 2024

Of this, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) the fintech subsidiary of MTN Uganda, Uganda’s largest telco commanded a lofty market share of 12.36 million active customers (56% market…

Ecobank Launches New Consumer Bank Loan Promotion dubbed “KUBA DABO DABO”

Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Ecobank has launched its new Consumer Banking solutions promotion dubbed, “KUBA DABO DABO,” which translates to “Double Your Benefits”. The promotion allows customers applying for a Personal Loan to also get a Salary Advance that can be availed instantly once they dial *235#. The promotion also has an option for customers to take up a Home Loan and Personal loan…

Stephanie Urchick becomes second woman to take office as president of Rotary International

Paul MurungiCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Stephanie Urchick, member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, has become the second woman to take office as president of Rotary International on 1st, July 2024. During her one-year term, Stephanie will lead the 119-year-old membership service organization in adapting for future success as Rotary’s 1.4 million members around the world develop and implement sustainable, community-driven projects that fight disease,…

gnuGrid CRB, CRVPF and Mastercard Foundation Extend Partnership to Expand Employment Opportunities for Young People in Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & Markets Company News News & AnalysisJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF), and gnuGrid CRB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, have extended their partnership for the Empowering Youth Through Data and Community Development (EYDCD)…

Johnnie Walker Uganda Celebrates Women in Media at Inaugural She Walks Sip Over Event

Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisJuly 7, 2024July 7, 2024

On Friday night, Johnnie Walker Uganda honoured the women of the fourth estate at the brand’s first-ever She Walks Sip Over event. The event that was hosted at Next Media Park, was a beautiful intimate evening dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the resilient women in media. Hosted by Next Media’s Racheal Thondu Mugisha, the event attracted women from various media…

Equity Mama loans empowers over 2,000 women to achieve financial independence

Paul MurungiCompany News The Big StoryJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

2191 women started their journey to financial independence and growth through the Enterprise Development and Financial Inclusion last year, bringing to over 100,000 women and youth who have gone through the program since inception two years ago. Many have expanded their businesses, diversified and improved their personal and family welfare because of being intentional in their wealth creation. Many of…

Henry Rugamba announced the new board BAT Uganda Chairperson

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News The Big StoryJuly 4, 2024July 5, 2024

At today’s 24th Annual General Meeting of British American Tobacco Uganda Limited (BAT Uganda) held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Henry Rugamba has been announced as the incoming Board Chairperson. He…

PROFILE: Eliud Abasa Omwoha and his journey to being a top-notch procurement and supply chain professional

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News Executive Profiles The Big StoryJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Old boys from his high school and university days do shudder when they see him draped in immaculate suits and neckties. He is supposed to be wearing overalls and helmets,…

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