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Capital One Group, PRAU partner to launch inaugural ‘The State of PR in Uganda’ Survey

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Capital One Group (COG), in partnership with the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), have today launched the first-ever ‘State of the PR in Uganda’ survey The survey will offer…

It will create sanity in the sector! Dr. Sudhir lauds President for signing Landlord and Tenants Bill into law

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

City tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has commended President Yoweri Museveni for signing the Landlord and Tenant Bill into law, saying that the law protects both tenants and landlords. “The tenants…

State House Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests Custodian Board Chief Bizibu over fraud

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) has in custody the Executive Secretary of the Departed Asian Property Custodian Board (DAPCB) George William Bizibu on allegations of falsely obtaining money from…

Jumia marks decade of serving Ugandans

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Jumia has celebrated ten (10) years of progress and serving Ugandans with technology. The online platform launched in Uganda in 2012 when e-commerce in the country was virgin and today…

MTN’s ‘pay Mpola Mpola’ device financing scheme to boost digital inclusion

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Determined to boost digital inclusion in the country, MTN Uganda has launched Kabode Supa smartphone under its “pay Mpola Mpola” device financing scheme, that allows customers to pay for their…

TotalEnergies EP Uganda Launches Biodiversity protection and conservation Program for Tilenga Project Area

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

TotalEnergies EP Uganda has launched the Tilenga Biodiversity Program, an initiative aimed at protecting and conserving biodiversity in and around the Tilenga project area. The Biodiversity Action Plan is hinged…

Now-Now loans, FlexiPay earn Stanbic International Innovation Award

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Stanbic Bank Uganda’s ‘Now-Now loans’ and FlexiPay, have won the lender international recognition for ‘Best Innovation in Retail Banking.’ The award by the London based International Banker Magazine, is open…

Cente Tech, The Innovation Village ink MoU to accelerate Innovation in Uganda

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Centenary Technology Services and The Innovation Village have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) geared towards developing the Information Communication Technology (ICT) based innovation ecosystem to facilitate the usage of…

Kenyatta opens new Trade and Development Bank tower

CEO ReporterEast AfricaNews & AnalysisJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta has opened the new permanent premises of the Trade and Development Bank. The magnificent 20-floor tower, located in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, will serve as the bank’s…

Deloitte East Africa’s first female CEO Anne Muraya assumes office

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Deloitte East Africa also announced its first female CEO, Anne Muraya Anne assumed her position as CEO on 1 June 2022. Anne is the first female CEO for Deloitte East Africa, and will oversee…