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In May 2019, she was elected the 1st Vice President of the Association of the Development Finance Institutions in Africa (AADFI) and she is a member of the Board of the Association of DFIs in member countries of the Islamic Development Bank (ADFIMI).

Uganda Development Bank gets lifeline, but will it last?

By Mark Muhumuza Most banks are either known for their financial success or that of their customers; but for Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL), there is almost little known about who its customers are rather there is a

September 13, 2013

Business & Markets

Mombasa expansion plan; good news for the Ugandan importer

By Silvia Nyambura Kenya is no doubt Uganda’s big brother neighbor. Literally, when Kenya sneezes, Uganda catches the proverbial cold. So, when the newly elected President Uhuru Kenyatta gave a directive to the Kenya

September 10, 2013

Business & Markets

How much should Uganda open up to foreign investors: Investment Gurus speak out

By Taddewo Senyonyi Uganda has emerged a favourite destination for foreign investors in the East African region, toppling Kenya, according to the World Investment Report 2013, released by the United Nations Conference on Trade

September 10, 2013

Business & Markets

One year later, Bujagali still standing tall

By Mark Muhumuza As you approach the reservoir side of the great and mighty Bujagali Dam, there’s a gentle calmness of the water, that will easily fool you till you cross over to the

September 9, 2013

Business & Markets

David Njoroge: Defender of the local cement industry bows out

By Patrick Kagenda Most Finance people are known to be reclusive and introverts but not for David Njoroge the former General Manager at Hima Cement, who has since joined IPS Kenya Ltd

September 9, 2013

The Big Story

Meet Daniel Petterson, Hima Cement’s new General Manager

By Patrick Kagenda In May this year, David Njoroge, the amiable General Manager at Hima Cement, since 2006, quit the job to join IPS Kenya Ltd as General Manager Projects. Njoroge’s 7

September 9, 2013

The Big Story

Bank of Baroda: 60 years in Uganda and still going strong

By Taddewo Senyonyi Bank of Baroda (U) Ltd is one of the leading commercial banking institutions in Uganda. The bank will on 18th December this year clock 60 years of uninterrupted service to

September 8, 2013

The Big Story

2013 proving tricky for Stanbic

By Mark Muhumuza A spillover from 2012 is continuing to affect the performance of Uganda’s largest bank, Stanbic, after it posted a 1.7 percent decline in net profits in the first six months

September 8, 2013

The Big Story

Unstopable: Umeme to hit Ushs1trillion in revenues and Ushshs100 billion in profit in 2013

By Muhereza Kyamutetera & Mark Muhumuza 9 months after Umeme shares were publicly listed a midst a lot of pessimism, the company is doing so well and if the results of the first 6 months

September 8, 2013

Business & Markets

Who will be the new CEO of the stock exchange?

By Mark Muhumuza After the departure of Joseph Kitamirike, the CEO seat at the USE is vacant and the process of hiring a new one, is expected to start this September. By January

September 7, 2013

Business & Markets

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