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Afriland First Bank Uganda and Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited Given License To Operate As Commercial Banks

Bank of Uganda has awarded licenses to 2 new Commercial banks. The banks, Afriland First bank Uganda Limited and Opportunity Bank Uganda limited have been given licenses to start operations effective September

October 4, 2019

Banking & Financial Services

Airtel Uganda is only profitable unit in East Africa

Airtel Uganda was the only unit in the East Africa cluster to return a profit for the year ended 2018. Other units in Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda posted losses with the Indian

October 4, 2019

Company News

Amos Wekesa’s 12 tips on how to make money in tourism

Amos Wekesa’s 22-year tourism story is a typical ‘started from the bottom, now we are here’ story. He proudly indicates on his CV that he started out as a sweeper with

October 3, 2019

The Big Story

Kenya clears NIC Bank and Commercial Bank of Africa merger; creating Kenya’s 3rd largest and Uganda’s 14th largest bank

The Central Bank of Kenya and the National Treasury have granted approval for the merger of NIC Group PLC and Commercial Bank of Africa Limited (CBA), paving way for the creation of

October 2, 2019

The Big Story

Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon is the Chairperson, Electoral Commission says that despite a few incidents of non-compliance with the electoral laws, which are being investigated by the police, Hoima and Kaabong elections were successful, largely peaceful and the outcomes reflect the true will of the people. He also reiterated the Commission’s commitment in ensuring that elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner.

OPINION: “Hoima and Kaabong elections were successful, largely peaceful and the outcomes reflect the true will of the people,”- EC’s Byabakama

On behalf of the Electoral Commission and on my own behalf, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Kaabong and Hoima districts, and all the key stakeholders

October 2, 2019

The Big Story

Kwame Rugunda, the Chairman, Blockchain Association of Uganda. He is also the Chief Executive Officer, CryptoSavannah and President of the Kampala Chapter of Government Blockchain Association.

Cryptocurrencies: Blockchain Association Of Uganda responds to Ministry of Finance’s hands-off-crypto statement

Following a statement by Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on September 30th, Hon Matia Kasaija in which he advised Ugandans to keep off cryptocurrencies, the Blockchain Association of Uganda

October 2, 2019

The Big Story

BOOSTING VACATION INDUSTRY: Uganda Heads To Kenya For Tourism Showcase

Team Uganda comprising of 18 tour operators led by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is set to showcase Uganda’ tourism offerings at the 8th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) to

October 1, 2019

Hospitality & Tourism

4th Edition of Innovation Series: Infrastructure Experts to Discuss Innovative Approaches that Advance Timely Delivery of Projects

brainchild Burson Cohn and Wolfe(Public Relations & Events agency) has launched the 4th Edition of its signature thought leadership events branded Innovation Series. Announcing the event on Tuesday, Walter Wafula, the Business

October 1, 2019

The Big Story

UNBS Unveils the National Standardisation Strategy 2019-2022

“The National Standardisation Strategy will improve the competitiveness of Uganda products and services thus promoting Buy Uganda Build Uganda policy and improving access to regional and international markets.” The Uganda National Bureau

October 1, 2019

The Big Story

Meet Abdulaziz Mansur, Tropical Bank’s new Managing Director and the task he faces in turning around the bank

Tropical Bank Limited has unveiled Abdulaziz M.A Mansur as its substantive Managing Director. Dennis Mugagga Kakeeto, the bank’s Executive Director, has been doubling as Managing Director in acting capacity, since October

September 30, 2019

Banking & Financial Services·C-Suite Leadership

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