Private sector response to COVID-19 effects Archives

LEGAL ADVICE: What is the possible impact of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) on your contractual obligations?

theceomaThought LeadershipMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

By Emily Gakiza and Timothy J. Mutungi COVID-19’s potential economic danger is much stronger than its health risk to the public. China is the world’s largest exporter and is responsible…

COVID-19: Sheraton and Hotel Africana severely hit by Covid-19; send most staff home

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News The Big StoryMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Sheraton Kampala Hotel one of Kampala’s top hotels has sent down most of its staff on paid leave as Covid-19 related restrictions have severely diminished business at the hotel. In…

COVID-19: Speke Resort and Commonwealth Munyonyo Close Down; several other hotels said to be fully or partially closed

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMarch 26, 2020March 26, 2020

As the knock-on effects of the deadly COVID-19 begin to bite deep, the Ruparelia Group is closing down its two flagship hotels- Speke Resort and Conference Centre, Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort…

COVID-19 ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON UGANDA: An open letter to president Museveni from businessman, Amos Nzeyi

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big Story Thought LeadershipMarch 21, 2020March 24, 2020

First of all, I would like to thank you and your cabinet- for the courageous leadership thus far- especially the decisions announced on March 18th 2020 which among others include…