By Claire Amanya Rukundo-Kakeeto & Frank Rovin Wadidi Two weeks ago, Ugandan schools finally reopened their classrooms for learners after two years of closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a world breaking record that was broadcast on almost every news channel worldwide. According to the Education Abstract—2017, at least 10,246 of these are privately owned businesses and responsible for the direct employment and livelihood of at least 116,390 teaching professionals. With the only income from the termly school fees completely gone during the unexpected closure, it has obviously not been possible for these privately-owned schools to meet their…
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By Henry Njoroge There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Uganda in both an undesirable and positive way to some extent and this trend will continue– at least for the next couple of years. The last few weeks have been uneventful for the larger part of private sector in Uganda, all because of the manifestation of the dark side of the pandemic that has left over 4.5 million global citizens dead and many businesses crippled. Many shoppers were taken by surprise when Shoprite announced its exit from Uganda –closing its five stores. Just before the news could sink…
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The headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) moved back above the 50.0 mark in August, posting 50.2 from 34.6 in July. Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions on the previous month, while readings below 50.0 show a deterioration. The growth is attributed to the partial lifting of the 42-day COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda which helped spur a return to growth of both business activity and new orders in August, with companies confident of further growth over the coming year. Ronald Muyanja, the Head of Trading at Stanbic Bank Uganda said, “a return to growth in output and…
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Paddy Muramiirah, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Beverages Limited says while the first lockdown caught them off guard and put them in panic mode for a few weeks, this one has found them better prepared. “We had not relaxed on observing SOPs and sharing prevention measures with staff and when we observed with concern, the rising numbers of new covid-19 infections, we had to tighten all loose ends. “We currently have a comprehensive set of policies in place and the guidelines have been well communicated to staff. We have enhanced hygiene measures, provided additional personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary,…
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The Executive Director Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Gideon Badagawa has died. He was 54 years old. The news of Badagawa’s death was today announced Dr Elly Karuhanga, PSFU Chairman Board of Directors in a private statement. “The Board, Management and Staff of the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU), with deep sorrow regret to announce the untimely death of their Executive Director, Mr. Gideon Badagawa, who passed away this morning Monday June 21st, 2021, in Mulago Hospital,” Karuhanga says According to the statement, Gideon’s wife, Mrs. Susan Birungi Badagawais also said to be battling for her life in hospital…
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President Yoweri Museveni has noted that the government might consider easing restrictions imposed on the performing arts sector, cinema halls and bars.The entertainment sector has remained closed since the initial lockdown imposed to forestall the outbreak of coronavirus disease. According to the government, the sector might be hard to control at a time when the country is facing a surge in COVID-19 infections.The businesses are linked with large audiences and live performances which have made it practically impossible to function in the wake of a ban on public gatherings. Researchers have indicated that COVID-19 spreads when someone gets physically near…
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Kampala Industrial & Business Park COVID-19 task force has told residents and operators in the area to continue observing safety precautions and Standard Operating Procedures in the continued fight against COVID-19. This comes after a reported increase in COVID-19 cases registered in Mukono District with majority originating from the Kampala Industrial and Business Park in Namanve. The increasing infections within the area have been traced to the factories, business premises, the residential areas and marketplaces frequented by the employees of organizations within the park. Due to the alarming numbers and the risk posed by business activity in the area, a…
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MTN Uganda has for the last 16 years organized the MTN Kampala Marathon (MKM) which has evolved into the biggest athletics event in the region. Through the MKM and its sponsors, over UGX3.5 billion has been raised to complement government efforts in pertinent sectors such as health, education and ICT. SOMDEV SEN, the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer tells CEO East Africa Magazine about how the Marathon proceeds are raised, distributed and why this much anticipated event will not happen this year. What is the motive of the MTN Kampala Marathon? As a corporate citizen, we believe that part of…
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Top distributors for the two major breweries have highlighted the impact continued closure of bars is having on their business operations and on the wider distribution value chain, with a call for bars to reopen with strict Ministry of Health SOPs. At a press briefing held in Kampala yesterday, the distributors appreciated government efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 but revealed that the continued closure of bars is having far reaching negative effects on the economy. “While we appreciate the need for an aggressive health response to the pandemic, the negative effects to our economic wellbeing have caused significant…
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When the government of Uganda announced that Entebbe International Airports would be open effective 01st October 2020 members of the Uganda Association of External Recruitment Agencies (UAERA) were among the most excited. Many of them, according to Ronnie Mukundane the UAERA spokesperson, had braved the 7 months of airport closure, keeping their costs to the bare minimum- trying to not to close office as they still had an obligation to especially keep their customer services desks open to deal with inquiries from parents as well as the thousands of Ugandan workers abroad, mainly in the Middle East. “Our over 200…
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