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President Museveni appoints Lynda Biribonwa as chair, six others on new Board at Petroleum Authority of Uganda

Paul MurungiCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Ms Lynda Biribonwa, a health,  environment, and safety specialist as the new chairperson, and six others as members of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)…

Mbarara University appoints Vincent Kwatampora Kansiime, a procurement specialist, as its new University Secretary

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), has during its 99th Council meeting,  appointed Vincent Kwatampora Kansiime as the new University Secretary, effective 1st July 2024. This follows the passing…

Sanlam Life Insurance Family Protection Plan still on course for Policyholders in Uganda  

Paul MurungiCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

The Sanlam Life Insurance Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Gary Corbit has clarified about the legal status of Sanlam’s existing Family Protection Plan product, noting that its still on course, and…

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Bamwesigye gets second term of office as Director General

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Bamwesigye gets second term of office as Director General Works and Transport Minister, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has appointed Mr. Fred K. Bamnwesigye for a second term…

Q&A: Treat insurance as an investment tool ⏤ Jubilee Life CEO, Kumar Sumit Gaurav

The CEO Magazine TeamCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Q. The financial sector in the country is flooded with many innovative products, more so in insurance. What can you tell us about Smart Save and how different it is…

Jimmy Mugerwa, Dr. Aminah Zawedde reappointed to serve on the dfcu Limited Board

Paul MurungiCompany NewsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Douglas Mugerwa and Dr. Aminah Zawedde have been reappointed to the dfcu Limited Board of Directors after being seconded by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting that was held last week at Hotel Africana in Kampala.  Mr Mugerwa will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors while Dr Zawedde will serve as a Non- Executive Director on…

REFACTORY’S MICHEAL NIYITEGEKA⎮ Here is why you shouldn’t miss the UG DevSummit- Uganda’s first-ever software developers’ conference 

Kisakye ImaniCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Describe the UG DevSummit for us.The first-ever software developers’ conference in Uganda is called the UG DevSummit. That basically means that we’re attempting to organise a learning, networking, and social…

UCC-funded e-booster program moves to bring financial inclusion through digitisation of SACCOS amongst Uganda’s underserved fishing communities

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024

A Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) funded project dubbed the e-booster Program has begun to bear fruit.   The project, which is under the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF)…

Vivo Energy assures Uganda of continued quality and reliable supply of Shell products as Uganda starts its own importation of fuel

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024

As the Government of Uganda starts importing its own fuel, marking an end to an era of Government of Kenya-controlled importation and supply, Vivo Energy Uganda, the industry leader, has…

BANKING ON PEOPLE: Meet I&M Bank Uganda’s senior executives, driving its transformation

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Speaking at the Friday, 28 June 2024 anniversary gala to market the I&M Group Plc’s 50th anniversary, held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, a confident Suleiman Kiggundu, the Board Chairman…