L-R: Jan Sadek, EU Ambassador to Uganda, Dr. Henry Nakalaet Opolot, the Commissioner Extension and Skills Management Services, Signe Winding Albjerg, Danish Ambassador to Uganda, Moses Nyabila, the Chief Executive Officer of aBi Development Ltd and Felix Okoboi, the Board Chairperson of aBi Development & Finance during the official signing and
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Some of the women in business that graced the event Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) recently partnered with Virtuous Woman, a women’s Ministry aimed at empowering women with the skills to live as independent and dignified individuals. Hosted at the Serena Hotel in Kampala, this year’s theme, “Embracing Change in the
Read MoreWhy Individuals Entering Or Departing Uganda Are Required To Declare Over Shs30M In Currency At Customs
In an effort to promote transparency and accountability in financial transactions, the government of Uganda has implemented a routine procedure that applies to individuals entering or departing the country with negotiable bearer instruments or cash equal to or exceeding 1500 currency points (where 1 currency point equals UGX20,000). This procedure,
Read MorePresident Museveni inquires about NARO's coffee scrub and lotion during the Labour Day celebrations. The hair extensions from banana fiber can also be seen in the foreground The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) participated in the International Labour Day celebrations in Fort Portal Tourism City, where they showcased transformative agricultural
Read MoreI&M Bank Uganda CEO Robin Bairstow signs on the placard in show of commitment towards inaugural Queen's Ball. I&M Bank Uganda has partnered with the Nnaabagereka Fund for the inaugural Queen’s Ball, a prestigious dinner event aimed at supporting women, youth, and children in Uganda. The Queen’s Ball, scheduled to
Read MoreUganda’s Oil & Gas Sector: Securing Land Rights For Project Development
By Ali Ssekatawa Like an adage goes, “a clay pot sitting in the sun will always be a clay pot. It must go through the white heat of the furnace to become porcelain.” Over the past few years, Uganda's approach to land acquisition for oil and gas infrastructure has emerged
Read MoreHousing Finance Bank Records Shs65.1bn Net Profit As Assets Grow By 32.1% To Shs2.14 Trillion
Micheal Mugabi, Managing Director at Housing Finance Bank, articulated the Bank’s continued focus on utilizing digital technology to enhance customer experience and deepen financial inclusion Housing Finance Bank has announced a profit after tax of Ushs 65.1 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2023. The Bank attributed the
Read MoreSheila Sabune (pictured) has been appointed Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) Corporate Relations Director, with effect from 1st May 2024. She has over two decades of expertise in Operations Management, vast experience in Commercial Execution and Project Management, and a strong background in Trade Law, Policy, Risk, and Compliance. Before joining UBL, Sheila held key
Read MoreDr. Andabati Gozanga (R), a Fertility, IVF and Laparoscopy Lead Specialist at Bethany Women and Fertility Hospital, Dr. Andabati Gozanga, a Fertility, IVF and Laparoscopy Lead Specialist at Bethany Women and Fertility Hospital, has rejected the proposal to limit donation of gamete (eggs and sperms) to people only above 18
Read MoreLillian Ogwang showing her flowering coffee to the UCDA Board Chairperson, Dr. Charles Mugoya. Lillian Ogwang, a proud member of the Loro Coffee Cooperative Society, has emerged as a beacon of success in coffee farming, thanks to her determination, support from Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), and her belief in the potential of coffee
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