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Uganda’s oil journey and the environmental and social safeguards in place

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022

By Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision for Uganda’s flagship oil and gas projects, which are expected to deliver first oil in 2025, sections of…

Be value adding accountants – ICPAU chief executive urges CFO graduates

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022

The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU), CPA Derick Nkajja has called on professional accountants to be value creators to themselves and the organisations they…

Arthur Blick Jr. – Passion powered by Shell V-Power

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 28, 2022April 28, 2022

Dennis Asiimwe (DA): Tell us a bit about yourself. Arthur Blick Jr (AB): My Name is Arthur Blick Junior, I am married, with four children – I have been blessed…

Rowena Turinawe appointed Cente-Tech’s Digital Transformation Expert

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisApril 28, 2022April 28, 2022

Centenary Group’s technology services company – Cente-Tech has announced the appointment of Rowena Turinawe as Head – ICT Advisory, Strategy and Research.   Rowena joins Cente-Tech from the National Information Technology…

Court Faults UDB and Receivers Over Mubende Parents School Sale

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 27, 2022November 19, 2025

Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, of the Commercial Court, has found that Uganda Development Bank (UDB), unlawfully sold the property of their client, Mubende Parents School; illegally appointed Kabiito Karamagi and…

URSB Promotes Youth Innovations on World Intellectual Property Day

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisApril 27, 2022April 28, 2022

Every year, the National Intellectual Property Office, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) joins the rest of the world to celebrate the World Intellectual Property day on April 26.  The global…

Q&A: Standard Chartered Bank’s Agnes Umutoni, on why she thinks her bank is the No.1 go-to bank for affluent banking and wealth management solutions

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 27, 2022April 27, 2022

First of all, what does wealth creation mean for you and your clients at Standard Chartered Bank? Creating value for our clients comes first. Our recommendations are based solely on…

WFP, Outbox Hub launch programme to support food system innovations in Uganda

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisApril 27, 2022April 27, 2022

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Outbox Hub have announced the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge in Uganda, that will offer technical support and US$300,000 to entrepreneurs to foster…

JULIUS KAKEETO: Investing in new technologies, revamping our digital banking platforms, revamping our branch network all paid off with good results

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 27, 2022April 27, 2022

PostBank is now a fully-fledged commercial bank, and the year has not been easy for the sector. What are the highlights for the year 2021? 2021 was a tough year…

Stanbic Bank Uganda welcomes ‘AAA’ Fitch rating

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Fitch, the international credit rating agency has affirmed Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited’s (SBU) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B+’ while it also maintains its ‘AAA’ rating in Uganda. According…