Robin Bairstow, the I&M Bank Uganda CEO I&M Bank has introduced IMBRISK, a transactional solution that enables customers (new and existing) to deposit, withdraw, and transfer funds across I&M Bank branches in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. With this solution, customers can now seamlessly manage their funds and make transactions
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A family shopping together for Christmas at a Carrefour Branch located at Oasis Mall Carrefour The festive season is a time for giving, sharing, and showing care to the people around us. This Christmas, Carrefour Uganda invites everyone to embrace the true spirit of the season with their special campaign:
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Some of the Ugandan Christmas Shoppers at Busia custom road (photo by Gabriel Mukisa) Summary: Adult shoes in local Ugandan markets range from UGX 30,000 to 50,000, compared to Kenyan markets where prices range from Kshs 535.7 (UGX 15,000) to Kshs 1,250 (UGX 35,000). Children’s shoes cost between UGX 15,000
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L–R: The host of the day, business mogul Bob Kabonero; Arthur Busingye, Director of Busingye Properties; Richard Byarugaba, Board Chair of Old Mutual Group; UBL Board Chairman Jimmy D. Mugerwa; business mogul and Chairman of Ruparelia Group, Sudhir Ruparelia; and Dr. Ian Clarke pose for a photo during the exclusive
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Peter Mayende (Right) with NCBA CEO, MArk Muyobo, at the sendoff party, at NCBA head office By Edward Kayiwa Uganda’s junior golf talent continues to shine on the international stage as 17-year-old Peter Mayende departs for the United Arab Emirates to compete in the Annual UAE Golf Championship, one of
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Mark Muyobo, CEO of NCBA Bank Uganda As regional trade within the East African Community (EAC) accelerates, banks are locked in a high-stakes race to dismantle the historical barriers of complexity and cost. They are deploying cutting-edge digital tools to simplify cross-border transactions, fundamentally redefining how capital moves between nations.
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Kenyan ambassador Joash Maangi and John Mulimba share a a toast during the celebrations Uganda and Kenya have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to regional integration, peace, and economic transformation as Kenya celebrated 62 years of independence during Jamhuri Day festivities in Kampala. The event brought together government
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About 7.5 million adult Ugandans don’t have a phone Poverty, lack of access of electricity, cultural norms and high cost of gadgets have been cited as the main challenges hampering Ugandans from owning phones. An estimated 7.5million adult Ugandans don’t have any mobile, according to Uganda Communications Commission’s Annual Communications
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Hez Kimoomi Alinda, Executive Director of UFZEPA Uganda’s Free Zones story took a decisive turn in 2024 with the creation of the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA), a new institution born from the merger of the former Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) and Uganda Export Promotions Board
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Cleophas Ndorere, Commissioner for External Trade Summary: It is feared that smallholder farmers will struggle to survive under the new regulations unless the compliance process is revised. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has acknowledged that Uganda remains far from meeting the European Union’s new agricultural market regulations, particularly
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