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Strong Business Conditions Continue as Stanbic PMI shows resilience in September

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 9, 2024October 11, 2024

The latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September revealed positive business conditions despite a slight dip in the headline index to 54.2 from 56.3 in August. A reading…

Prudential Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Partner to provide bancassurance solutions in Uganda

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Prudential Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have announced a transformative partnership aimed at expanding financial inclusion and enhancing access to financial protection solutions in Uganda. This collaboration marks a…

European Union, GIZ commit UGX 26 billion to skilling and equipping small scale miners

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

The European Union (EU) has partnered with the German Development Agency to commit a grant of EUR 6.25 million (UGX 25.7 billion) as a form of support for the formalisation,…

NSSF Launches Livelihood Project to Enroll Informal Sector Workers

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched a new initiative aimed at integrating informal sector workers, particularly those in small-scale agriculture, into Uganda’s social security system. The Livelihoods Support…

OPINION⎮ The warmth and friendliness of Ugandan people⏤ an untapped tourism asset, and the role of tourism in creating holistic peace

Jan SadekNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Tourism is one of my favourite topics as EU Ambassador to Uganda. Together with coffee, renewable energy, and some others, it has very positive connotations—and also synergies. Who cannot be…

MTN Uganda strengthens leadership team 3 key appointments in governance & internal controls, technology and business growth 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

In what the telco says is a “strategic move to enhance operational capabilities and drive growth”, MTN Uganda has announced the appointment of three senior executives: Thomas Motlepa as Chief…

dfcu Bank hosts NGO forum to discuss sustainable strategies to donor funding 

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024

dfcu Bank, one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions hosted its annual NGO forum yesterday at the Sheraton Hotel which brought together over 100 representatives from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), development partners,…

Patrick Ayota reflects on strategic decisions that drove the Fund’s performance- and the future ahead

Paul MurungiCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Mr Patrick Ayota’s inaugural year as Managing Director at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) coincided with the announcement of the Fund’s annual financial performance last week.    Mr Ayota…

Uganda Wildlife Authority launches Open Park Days

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2024October 2, 2024

Uganda Wildlife Authority has today launched the Open Park Days initiative, set to take place on October 17th and 18th, 2024. The initiative was announced by UWA’s Director of Tourism…

Uganda receives first batch of line pipes for EACOP 

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Another milestone in the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has been reached with the first delivery of nine trucks loaded with coated line pipes at Main…