News & Analysis

Namasagali Community Gathers for Inaugural PostPandemic Reunion, To Launch BuildBack-Block-by-Block (The B4.5) Campaign

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Starting at dawn on Friday, July 29, 2022, and ending at dusk on Sunday July 31, 2022, the Namasagali Community—comprised of former students, teachers, spouses, well-wishers, relatives, and friends—shall be…

UGANDANS EXCELLING ABROAD: Emmanuel Wanyama takes charge of 14 countries in his new role as Global Lead at War Child Holland

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & AnalysisJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Emmanuel Wanyama took on this new position Global Lead – Internal Audit & Anti-Fraud/Anti-Corruption at War Child Holland this month of July 2022. His role puts him in charge of…

MakAt100: A walk down memory lane for Makerere as the University hosts Alumni Homecoming Dinner

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisJuly 23, 2022July 23, 2022

It was a night of fondest memories on Friday for the alumni of Makerere University, the oldest institution on the land as the university hosted Alumni Homecoming Dinner in commemoration…

Uganda Breweries named employer of the year 2022 at FUE Awards

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Uganda Breweries Limited – UBL has been crowned the Employer of the Year 2022 by the prestigious Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) during an awards ceremony held at the Kampala…

July 15 – July 22, 2022: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

The Uganda shilling slumped to an all time record low against the dollar, breaching a crucial psychological level of 3800 on increased demand mainly from offshore portfolio investors exiting the…

UBA Group Expands to UAE, Launches Banking Operations in Dubai

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 21, 2022July 22, 2022

The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s global bank has extended its operations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the official launch of its new branch at the Dubai…

MakAt100: NBL Supports Makerere’s Centenary Celebrations with 100 Crates of Beer

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Nile Breweries Limited has pledged its commitment to support Makerere University’s Alumni Homecoming Dinner by sponsoring 100 Crates for 100 Years. The Alumni Homecoming Dinner on July 22nd is organized…

Ruparelia Foundation brings free eye services to the people of Kamuli

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

The Ruparelia Foundation, in partnership with nica, has come out to provide free eye services to the people of Kamuli district in “Free Eye” Camp. The camp is scheduled for…

9 key property future trends in Uganda that every real estate investor needs to know, by Knight Frank Uganda

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Recently, Knight Frank released Kampala market performance reviewfor first half of 2022 showing an 11% increase in office occupancy. The property consultancy now spells out the property future trends in…

Come and start operations in South Sudan, Centenary Group implored 

CEO ReporterCompany NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisJuly 20, 2022July 20, 2022

Centenary Group, owners Uganda’s oldest and largest indigenous financial entity, Centenary Bank, received incredible appeals from over 200 business leaders at the ongoing South Sudan – Uganda Business Forum to…