News & Analysis

NSSF Members to Earn 9.65% interest on Savings for FY 2021/22

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Members of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) will earn an interest of 9.65% on their savings for the financial year 2021/22 translating into UGX 1.38 trillion that will be…

Human Resource is critical to success of business – Managers tipped ahead of Prudential Best HR Practices Survey

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Prudential Uganda and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on Thursday last week held a breakfast meeting with over 160 heads of Human Resource from various industries to discuss matters of employee well-being and…

The power of the written word: Energy lawyer, Elison Karuhanga: Is he the new influential kid on the oil and gas block?

David KangyeNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

His name is not new on the legal scene. As a partner of one of Kampala’s top law firms, Kampala Associated Advocates, Elison Karuhanga’s name has dominated headlines not once…

FITSPA 4th annual FinTech conference to be held on October 13

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

The Financial Technologies Services Providers’ Association (FITSPA), umbrella body for FinTechs in Uganda has appointed 13th October 2022 for their 4th edition of annual FinTech conference. The board made the…

2nd ICGU Corporate Governance Awards 2022 set for Tomorrow

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

The Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU) in partnership with Grant Thornton, Uganda (GT) has organised the 2nd ICGU Corporate Governance Awards 2022, scheduled for Wednesday, 28 September, 2022….

Q&A: Energy lawyer Elison Karuhanga and Patrick Mweheire, Chairman, Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum discuss the future of Uganda’s oil and gas resources

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022

As chairman of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, what does the chamber focus on? At the Chamber, there are a few things we have tried to focus on….

E-Trade is the new normal – Minister commends e-commerce firms as they launch umbrella association

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022

  E-commerce firms in Uganda have officially launched their umbrella, E-Trade and Startup Association of Uganda, a rational initiative that helps organizations and startups unlock the potential of the trade….

How Uganda’s NSSF embraced technology and digitisation to create a UGX17.3 trillion pensions Fund

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 26, 2022October 26, 2022

Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is not only the largest pensions Fund in East Africa, but it is also one of the best-run government parastatals in Uganda and probably…

Guy Kimbowa Lutaaya appointed Chief Risk Officer at Absa Bank Uganda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022

Guy Kimbowa Lutaaya has been appointed Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Absa Bank Uganda Limited effective 1 October 2022. He is a seasoned finance professional and banker, with over 20…

September 16 – September 23, 2022: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022

The Uganda shilling was in a sideways consolidation phase with minor bearish pressure but was showing signs of reversing as pockets of demand kept emerging. The unit held in the…