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EMMANUEL KATONGOLE: A jolly-good fellow with a big heart for humanity

Samuel MuhimbaThe Big StoryMay 17, 2020May 18, 2020

When President Museveni- needed to mobilise Ugandan companies and individuals to support the government’s efforts to fight Covid-19 and its effects, he knew he could rely on one man- Emmanuel…

Meet Raj Kumar Meena; Bank of Baroda’s new Managing Director in Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryMay 17, 2020May 17, 2020

Bank of Baroda, Uganda’s 6th largest bank, has a new Managing Director- Mr. Raj Kumar Meena. R.K Meena who joined the bank in April 2020 comes into Uganda with more…

PENSIONS EXPERT, KWAME EJALU: Covid-19 is an exceptional crisis; NSSF cannot just look away

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020

First of all, what lessons does Covid-19 pandemic remind us all about savings, social security and the uncertainties of life? Covid-19 underlines to us the very need for savings. It…

GERALDINE SSALI: NSSF should stop trying to save East Africa when the real owners of the money are crying for help

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Good afternoon Sir. Yesterday you asked for my opinion on the letter NSSF wrote to the Minister with regards to the Covid-19 relief for its members: Paying of 20% of…

How manufacturers are braving the Covid-19 lockdown to keep the economy running; the case of Coca-Cola in Uganda

Stella AthienoThe Big StoryMay 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Away from the loss of thousands of lives and the devastating impact on healthcare systems all over the world, the other victim of Covid-19 has been the global economy. The…

EDITORIAL: Enough of NSSF fearmongering over Covid-19 payout and time for more practical alternatives

theceomaThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 12, 2020May 13, 2020

Fearmongering or scaremongering is the deliberate act of spreading frightening and exaggerated information with an intention of arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue. Those who engage in…

COVID-19: IMF is looking at saving lives, keeping livelihoods

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020

Uganda has exhausted its quarter, this is 100 percent, is it  the first time it’s happening, and is that way to tailor make the direction of this payment to go…

Uganda Parliament votes to recognise President Museveni’s Covid-19 leadership

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020

Parliament of Uganda, has this afternoon passed a motion to pay tribute to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni “for his continuing exemplary and insightful leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic.” The Speaker…

UGX 906 bn in profits; 2019 was a good year for Ugandan banks

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 11, 2020May 12, 2020

Eighteen (18) profit-making commercial banks in Uganda, made a UGX906 billion (USD238.5 million) in profits in 2019. This was a 14% increase from UGX794.7 billion in 2018 profits. This was…

WHY COCA-COLA PUTS PEOPLE FIRST: Exclusive interview with Melkamu Abebe, head of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s unit in Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Tell us about your journey with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa My journey at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) dates back to 2008 when I joined as a graduate trainee under the Supply…