DTB CEO, Godfrey Ssebaana at the annual bankers conference Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has announced a strategic shift towards the rapidly expanding remittance corridors between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Asia, as inflows from traditional sources such as Europe and North America begin to plateau. For
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Kansai Plascon Uganda officials handing over the paint to Tooro Kingdom officials Kansai Plascon Uganda has officially handed over a donation of paint to the Tooro Kingdom to support the refurbishment of the Royal Palace ahead of the 30th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty, the Omukama of Tooro. The generous
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Stanbic's Mumba Kalifungwa giving a closing remark during the conference The Government of Uganda has commended Stanbic Bank for its pioneering efforts in transforming the country's remittance ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the financial sector. The recognition was voiced by the Governor of the Bank of
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Sunil Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of CCBA Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) marks nine years since the transformative merger that established it as the continent’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner. This milestone is grounded in a proud legacy that began 85 years ago, when the first Coca-Cola was bottled in Gqeberha, South
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Eng. James Kasigwa (Left), the Executive Director UNBS signed on behalf of Uganda and Mrs. Esther Ngari (Right), the Managing Director of KEBS signed on behalf of Kenya Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), a binding
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Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda (Left) and William Ruto of Kenya (Right) after signing the cooperation agreements Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and William Ruto of Kenya have signed new bilateral agreements, elevating the total number of trade and cooperation agreements between the two nations to 25. The
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Tanzania's Trade Minister Selemani Jafo said the move was intended to safeguard local livelihoods Tanzania has barred foreign nationals from owning and operating mainly small-scale businesses, sparking concern and a backlash from neighbouring Kenya. The new directive prohibits them from 15 sectors including mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining,
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Walk-to-Work protests led by Dr. Kizza Besigye in 2011 were a result of politically induced inflation By Julius Businge In 2011, monetary policy briefings at the Bank of Uganda Boardroom, Level 7, delivered by the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile and often flanked by his deputy, Dr. Louis Kasekende and
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The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja and EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama during the groundbreaking of the EC Headquarters The Electoral Commission has launched the construction of its new headquarters, which will cost 400 billion Shillings. The headquarters will be in Lweza B, Ndeje Division, Makindye Saabagabo, Wakiso district. In 2023,
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The government has begun mobilizing farmers, agro-input dealers, and other stakeholders to tap into a $350 million (approximately Shs1.3 trillion) World Bank-funded project aimed at transforming Uganda’s agriculture sector over six years. The Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project, launched in June 2024, targets 69 districts across 13 regions. It
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