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PostBank and UBTS Urge Ugandans to Donate Blood to Reduce Shortage in Health Facilities

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 30, 2024November 30, 2024

PostBank Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) on Friday launched a countrywide blood donation campaign aimed at addressing the persistent blood shortage in health facilities in…

Minister Balaam to acquire Maria Kiwanuka’s Radio One Mbale frequency license

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Media entrepreneur and State Minister for Children and Youth affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has applied for the transfer of a license from Radio One Limited to Baitu Group Limited, according to…

THE 4TH ANNUAL PEACE CONCERT: How Rotary is empowering communities through peacebuilding

Emmanuel KatongoleBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryThought LeadershipNovember 28, 2024November 28, 2024

In a world where conflict still undermines development, the Rotary Peace Centre at Makerere University is a beacon of hope and transformation. This Centre, the first of its kind in…

Steven Mwesigwa appointed Movit Group’s new CEO in latest top executive changes

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Uganda’s personal care manufacturing major, Movit Products Limited, has appointed Steven Mwesigwa as its incoming Group Managing Director, effective January 2025, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively reveal. He has…

How SACCOs and Saving Groups can Bridge the Financial Inclusion Divide: A Case of Wendi Mobile Wallet 

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

By Brenda Mpoora  Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are making a tremendous contribution in promoting a savings culture and driving financial inclusion to the last mile user in Uganda. …

Who is Kenneth Kisambira, the new United Bank for Africa Uganda Managing Director & CEO?

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has appointed Kenneth Kisambira as its Managing Director/CEO for Uganda. Mr. Kisambira, who was previously the Executive Director since June 2022, replaces Ms. Chioma Mang,…

BREAKING NEWS: Standard Chartered to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking businesses in Uganda, Zambia and Botswana

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 30, 2024

London-based Standard Chartered Group is exploring the potential sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) businesses in Botswana, Uganda and Zambia. The Group, in a published statement today said,…

PPDA Clears Way for Kyenjojo-Kamwenge-Bwizi Road Upgrade Despite Procurement Disputes

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has authorized the procurement of a contractor for the long-awaited upgrade of the Kyenjojo (Kihura)–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi roads in western…

Entrepreneurs Urged to be Tax Compliant

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Entrepreneurs have been advised that an important part of doing business is being compliant in regards to the relevant regulatory rules in place. Speaking during a panel discussion under the…

Airtel Africa-UNICEF Partnership Connects 1,200 Schools, 1m Africa Children to Digital Education

Brian EmorutCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Airtel Africa has announced that its five-year partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained…