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...
Equity Group Holdings has bounced back stronger, recording Kshs.16 billion (USD 122 million) in profit after tax in the first quarter after reporting a 5% decline in profits for the year ended 31st December 2023. The Kshs. 16 billion profit is a 25% jump compared to a similar period last year. Differentiated strong leadership decision making, and an agile balance…
The Bank of Uganda has applauded the recent launch of gnuGrid CRB’s Mobile Credit Score as “a momentous occasion in the credit information sharing space” and a “pivotal moment in…
Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has granted a landmark license to Dei Biopharma Limited to manufacture drugs at its premises in Matugga on the outskirts of Kampala City along Bombo road. The certification marks a major achievement for the company, allowing it to produce essential drugs, including Hard Gelatin Capsules and Tablets, among other product categories in different dosage forms….
I&M Bank Uganda yesterday donated 500 mama kits and eight emergency trolleys to St. Francis Hospital Nsambya in commemoration of this year’s Mother’s Day as a demonstration of the bank’s commitment to maternal health and women’s empowerment. The whole package donated was worth UGX 42.4 million. During the event, the bank also showcased the I&M Free SACCO Account, a new…
Arise Kollections manufactures and distributes high-end leather and textile fashion accessories such as handbags, footwear, jewellery, and hand-woven items to several foreign and local markets. Mrs. Kitumba’s luck came in 2012…
Seeking a safe and reliable way to grow your savings while supporting the Ugandan economy? Look no further than Treasury bills and bonds, issued by Bank of Uganda (BoU) on…
Ithuba Holdings RF (Pty) Ltd which in August 2023 won a 10-year license to run Uganda’s national lottery, has also been awarded a licence to run Tanzania’s national lottery. Ithuba,…
Absa Bank Uganda in partnership with World Vision has commissioned a fully functional borehole and a changing room facility that will positively address menstrual hygiene challenges faced by 900 girls enrolled at Awach Primary School in Abim District. The commissioning was also preceded by special training of girls, teachers, and parents in the production of reusable sanitary pads. This is…
Creating an effective entrepreneurship institute in Uganda is no mean feat as Jun Shiomitsu and Joshua Pi’Rwot – both highly trained business and finance professionals, found out. The fragilities of…
