Government has taken a decisive step toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange. The platform is expected to reduce internet costs, improve speeds, and keep...
The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has successfully held its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant milestone in its journey of advancing public relations excellence in Uganda....
By Ankit Jangla, Bruno Kalibbala and Bruno Edwin Amanya The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces a series of revisions to the rates applicable to various excisable goods and services....
By Ankit Jangla, Bruno Kalibbala and Bruno Edwin Amanya The Ugandan tax landscape is on the brink of a significant transformation. With the tabling of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill,...
By Philip Karugaba and Shaidu Mafabi As Ugandan Advocates, we have watched with a mixture of admiration and envy as our Kenyan neighbours conduct their judicial appointment processes in the...
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…
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…
In a major coup, Uganda has been named the “Best Investment Destination in Africa” at the prestigious Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This marks…
Ugandans are set to earn big from gold sales as the Bank of Uganda (BOU) initiates a Domestic Gold Purchase Programme which is aimed at building the country’s foreign reserves and minimizing associated risks on reserves investments in the international financial markets. The gold purchase programme will involve purchasing gold directly from the artisanal and small scale miners, which also…
The EAVCA (East Africa Venture Capital Association) is the primary industry association for East Africa’s private equity and venture capital ecosystem. It was founded in 2013 to represent the private…
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, 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,…
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)…
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…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the very fabric of our society. Born from the pioneering work of computer scientists and visionaries, AI has evolved from…
