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Students seeking to acquire financing for new laptops will have to do so through their parents or guardians by filling out a form obtainable at any Stanbic Bank branch across the country

Stanbic Bank, Makerere announce laptop financing scheme for students

Students at Makerere University can now acquire brand new laptops with ease, thanks to a new financing scheme reached between Stanbic Bank and Makerere University management. The scheme was unveiled to the

March 11, 2022

News & Analysis

Professor Peter Kasenene with wife, Vincent Kasenene

PROFILE: Prof. Peter K. Kasenene – educator, political and religious leader knighted by the Pope

In February this year, eight Ugandans were appointed by Pope Francis as Knights and Dames because of their contribution to the Catholic Church. The knights included Emmanuel Katongole the Chairman Quality Chemicals

July 20, 2021

The Big Story

First interconnected mini grid in East Africa has been established in Uganda. Courtesy photo

UTILITIES 2.0 TWAAKE PILOT: New integrated energy project expected to deliver universal electrification in Uganda for half the cost

A coalition of global energy sector leaders has launched a first-of-its-kind integrated energy pilot in Uganda. Led by Uganda’s largest power utility, Umeme, coordinated by Power for All and funded by The

June 29, 2021

Company News

100 WOMEN FIXING UGANDA: Dr. Arlene Muzira Nakanwagi, Neonatal & Pediatric Surgeon IHK

Dr. Arlene Muzira Nakanwagi is a Neonatal & Pediatric Surgeon at the Namuwongo-based International Hospital Kampala. Dr. Arlene, who is very passionate about Children’s Health, boasts of a wealth of experience and

June 25, 2021

Women In Leadership

100 WOMEN FIXING UGANDA: Dorothy Okello, Dean, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology

Dorothy Okello is Dean, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University since August 2019. She is also a Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

June 20, 2021

Women In Leadership

100 WOMEN FIXING UGANDA: Consolate Nakyagaba Kiyingi, Manager Risk Management KCCA

Consolate Nakyagaba Kiyingi is the Manager Risk Management, heading the Risk Management Department at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). She joined the city Authority in August 2013. She is an accomplished and

June 20, 2021

Women In Leadership

Makerere University main building before it got burnt. The university is accused of not remitting 10% employee monthly to NSSF. Courtesy photo

Makerere University sued for breach of trust on retirement funds

Makerere University has been taken to court for alleged breach of trust deed in regard to remitting employees’ monthly contributions to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) instead of sending it to

June 17, 2021

Legal & Justice

Dr. Sabrina Bakeera Kitaka. Courtesy photo

100 WOMEN FIXING UGANDA: Dr. Sabrina Bakeera Kitaka, Senior Lecturer of Paediatrics and Adolescent Health

Dr. Sabrina Bakeera Kitaka is a Senior Lecturer of Paediatrics and Adolescent Health at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda. Prior to that appointment, she was a Medical Officer Special

June 3, 2021

Women In Leadership

Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, the newly appointed vice president of Cross Cutting Solutions at the International Finance Corporation. Courtesy photo

Ugandan Takes Senior Position at World Bank

Uganda’s Emmanuel Nyirinkindi has been appointed to a senior job at the World Bank is an endorsement for locally bred capabilities and professionals. Nyirinkindi was last week appointed the vice president of

May 31, 2021

Thought Leadership

UIA is setting up an Innovation and Business Park in the Kampala Industrial Business Park, Namanve targeting micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as start-ups.

UIA promoting innovation, productivity and employment through MSME development

By David Rupiny Shillat Nambooze Kauma is a young graduate who, instead of looking for a job, opted to plunge right into the realm of entrepreneurship. Two years ago, Shillat and her

May 3, 2021

Company News

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