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    Equity Bank unveil high-tech contact centre
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    Ecobank Uganda gives its customers a “Juicy” loan deal
    The Publicist Writer October 7, 2022
    Stanbic Bank and Dfcu make it to the Top 20 Banks in East Africa
    The Publicist Writer October 5, 2022
    Uganda Breweries hosts farmers in symposium to promote Buy Uganda Build Uganda agenda through the Local Raw Material (LRM) program
    The Publicist Writer October 4, 2022
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    Uber, Bolt resume business in Tanzania
    The Publicist Writer September 13, 2022
    MTN Uganda congratulates His Majesty the Omukama of Tooro upon his 27th coronation anniversary
    The Publicist Writer September 12, 2022
    UTA calls for repatriation of artefacts from foreign museums
    The Publicist Writer August 31, 2022
    The MTN-Sponsored Bicycle Racing Competition Stirs Excitement in Tooro Kingdom
    The Publicist Writer August 22, 2022
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    THE MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES WEEK 2022, 20-23RD JULY 2022
    The Publicist Writer July 20, 2022
    AfDB set up Youth Investment Banks to support African Entreprenuers
    The Publicist Writer June 22, 2022
    FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30 CLASS OF 2022: DANIEL MUKISA
    The Publicist Writer June 15, 2022
    Ugandan Economist graduates from Harvard University
    The Publicist Writer June 13, 2022
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    Stanbic Bank targets Ugandan farmers through funding schemes
    The Publicist Writer August 26, 2022
    UEPB calls upon Ugandans to register their companies for better trade
    The Publicist Writer June 20, 2022
    How the parternship between Emata and the Netherlands Embassy shall tackle financial problems of farmers in Uganda
    The Publicist Writer March 30, 2022
    The World Bank invests Shs 540 billion in Agriculture Cluster Development Project
    The Publicist Writer March 23, 2022
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    Plans to carry crude oil from Uganda to Tanzania will go on – Museveni
    The Publicist Writer September 22, 2022
    UNOC’s Nabbanja nominated CEO of the Year
    The Publicist Writer September 14, 2022
    RUBiS Energy Uganda launch more than 50 convenience stores across the country
    The Publicist Writer August 25, 2022
    Global campaign against EACOP has sent banks, insurance companies, and brokers into secrecy about the oil and gas projects in Uganda
    The Publicist Writer August 22, 2022
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    THE PUBLICIST PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: Mathias Katamba
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    LIFESTYLE: JULIANA KANYOMOZI DUBBED “THE BOUNDLESS CONCERT”
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    THE PUBLICIST WCW: Manuela P. Mulondo
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    Equity Bank unveil high-tech contact centre
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    Ecobank Uganda gives its customers a “Juicy” loan deal
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    Stanbic Bank and Dfcu make it to the Top 20 Banks in East Africa
    The Publicist Writer October 5, 2022
    Uganda Breweries hosts farmers in symposium to promote Buy Uganda Build Uganda agenda through the Local Raw Material (LRM) program
    The Publicist Writer October 4, 2022
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    Uber, Bolt resume business in Tanzania
    The Publicist Writer September 13, 2022
    MTN Uganda congratulates His Majesty the Omukama of Tooro upon his 27th coronation anniversary
    The Publicist Writer September 12, 2022
    UTA calls for repatriation of artefacts from foreign museums
    The Publicist Writer August 31, 2022
    The MTN-Sponsored Bicycle Racing Competition Stirs Excitement in Tooro Kingdom
    The Publicist Writer August 22, 2022
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    THE MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES WEEK 2022, 20-23RD JULY 2022
    The Publicist Writer July 20, 2022
    AfDB set up Youth Investment Banks to support African Entreprenuers
    The Publicist Writer June 22, 2022
    FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30 CLASS OF 2022: DANIEL MUKISA
    The Publicist Writer June 15, 2022
    Ugandan Economist graduates from Harvard University
    The Publicist Writer June 13, 2022
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    Stanbic Bank targets Ugandan farmers through funding schemes
    The Publicist Writer August 26, 2022
    UEPB calls upon Ugandans to register their companies for better trade
    The Publicist Writer June 20, 2022
    How the parternship between Emata and the Netherlands Embassy shall tackle financial problems of farmers in Uganda
    The Publicist Writer March 30, 2022
    The World Bank invests Shs 540 billion in Agriculture Cluster Development Project
    The Publicist Writer March 23, 2022
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    Plans to carry crude oil from Uganda to Tanzania will go on – Museveni
    The Publicist Writer September 22, 2022
    UNOC’s Nabbanja nominated CEO of the Year
    The Publicist Writer September 14, 2022
    RUBiS Energy Uganda launch more than 50 convenience stores across the country
    The Publicist Writer August 25, 2022
    Global campaign against EACOP has sent banks, insurance companies, and brokers into secrecy about the oil and gas projects in Uganda
    The Publicist Writer August 22, 2022
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    THE PUBLICIST PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: Mathias Katamba
    The Publicist Writer August 18, 2022
    LIFESTYLE: JULIANA KANYOMOZI DUBBED “THE BOUNDLESS CONCERT”
    The Publicist Writer August 15, 2022
    THE PUBLICIST WCW: Manuela P. Mulondo
    The Publicist Writer August 15, 2022
    THE PUBLICIST MEDIA HONCHO OF THE WEEK: Kin Kariisa, CEO, Next Media Services
    The Publicist Writer August 15, 2022
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Rocket Health appoints Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu as board chairperson and
Stephen Dimba Odhiambo as Chief Commercial Officer

Over the last 12 months, Rocket Health has achieved exceptional growth, openingnew service points, entering…

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The Publicist Writer January 19, 2023
FinCom & Investor Relations

Equity Bank unveil high-tech contact centre

As one of the strategies to further improve customer experience and deliver services to its…

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The Publicist Writer October 7, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Ecobank Uganda gives its customers a “Juicy” loan deal

Ecobank Uganda is allowing its customers to obtain loans with a pay-back reprieve of 60+…

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The Publicist Writer October 7, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Stanbic Bank and Dfcu make it to the Top 20 Banks in East Africa

Stanbic and dfcu banks are the only Ugandan banks that have appeared in the East…

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The Publicist Writer October 5, 2022
News

MTN Uganda’s New CEO, Sylvia Mulinge Assumes Office

MTN Uganda’s new Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sylvia Mulinge has assumed office following the exit…

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The Publicist Writer October 4, 2022
Technology

NSSF, Ideawake partner to expand access to Hi-innovator programme to more Entrepreneurs in Uganda

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced a partnership with Ideawake, a global innovation…

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The Publicist Writer October 4, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Uganda Breweries hosts farmers in symposium to promote Buy Uganda Build Uganda agenda through the Local Raw Material (LRM) program

Uganda Breweries Limited hosted farmers to a forum to discuss the potential to scale up…

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The Publicist Writer October 4, 2022
Profiles

Vodacom Tanzania has a new Managing Director

Philip Besiimire has been appointed Managing Director (MD) for Vodacom Tanzania, effective 15 October 2022…

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The Publicist Writer September 28, 2022
Technology

Why internet is so expensive in Uganda compared to other countries in East Africa

Uganda’s telecom companies have invested heavily in infrastructure services to boost internet access but the…

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The Publicist Writer September 28, 2022
News

Sometimes you have to find a solution to achieve your goals career wise – Maggie Kigozi

While speaking at the Graduation of the second cohort of the Girls for Girls mentorship…

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The Publicist Writer September 28, 2022
News

NSSF set to pay out 9.65% to its savers for the year ended June 2022.

The National Social Security Fund is to pay out 9.65 per cent to each of…

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The Publicist Writer September 27, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

HFB unveil Online Gov’t Security Portal that allows customers to buy treasury bills and bonds

Today, Housing Finance Bank officially launched its Government Securities Portal with a campaign dubbed” Invest…

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The Publicist Writer September 27, 2022
Profiles

Absa Bank Uganda has a New Chief Risk Officer

Guy Kimbowa Lutaaya has been appointed Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Absa Bank Uganda Limited…

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The Publicist Writer September 23, 2022
News

UBC risk being switched off over Ugx3.7b arrears

The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)’s satellite service provider has given the national broadcaster until September…

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The Publicist Writer September 23, 2022
News

Safeboda, Jumia and 24 radio stations banned by UCC for operating illegally

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a public notice ordering the immediate closure of…

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The Publicist Writer September 22, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

KCB Pumps Over Kshs 120B to Support Oil Marketing Companies

KCB Bank Kenya has injected over KShs. 120 billion to support Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)…

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The Publicist Writer September 20, 2022
News

LEAD unveil Non-Executive Directors Awards 2022

On the 16th September 2022, League of East African Directors (LEAD) in partnership with EY,…

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The Publicist Writer September 20, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

MTN Uganda joins the league of Africa’s Top 250 Companies

MTN Uganda’s bold decision to list its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange last year…

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The Publicist Writer September 20, 2022
News

Google suffer a setback, European Court fines it USD 4Billions

Google (GOOGL) suffered one of its biggest setbacks on Wednesday when a top European court…

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The Publicist Writer September 15, 2022
Oil & Gas

UNOC’s Nabbanja nominated CEO of the Year

Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda National Oil Company has been nominated in the…

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The Publicist Writer September 14, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

MTN’s Business Intelligence manager advises youth to startup businesses focused on niche markets to excel

Local startups need to focus on niche markets that they can tap into to excel…

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The Publicist Writer September 14, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

MTN Mobile Money customers to earn UGX 5.7 billion interest pay-out for their mobile money balances for the quarter ended 30th June 2022

The benefits of separation of Mobile Money from the telecommunication business are beginning to be…

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The Publicist Writer September 13, 2022
Travel & Hospitality

Uber, Bolt resume business in Tanzania

Uber and Bolt have announced plans to resume operations in Tanzania, after weeks of controversy.…

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The Publicist Writer September 13, 2022
Travel & Hospitality

MTN Uganda congratulates His Majesty the Omukama of Tooro upon his 27th coronation anniversary

MTN Uganda and the Kingdom of Tooro have enjoyed a cordial relationship over the years.…

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The Publicist Writer September 12, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Awori to resign as Absa Bank Kenya Chief Executive

Absa Bank Kenya CEO Jeremy Awori is set to resign in October after a ten-year…

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The Publicist Writer September 11, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

PostBank injects UGX 80M towards Value Addition for Small-Medium Enterprises

Stakeholders in the banking sector say financial literacy and skills development should be prioritized in…

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The Publicist Writer September 9, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Prudential unveil the Safety Steps road safety campaign

Prudential Uganda and Prudence Foundation launched the SAFE STEPS road safety campaign, a public service…

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The Publicist Writer September 8, 2022
Profiles

Priscilla Akora Appointed New Head of Marketing and Communications at PostBank Uganda Limited

Priscilla Akora is the new Head of Marketing and Communications at PostBank Uganda Limited. In…

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The Publicist Writer September 8, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

African Development Bank sponsor of African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF)

African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford speaks at a pre-AGRF Summit event centered… Read More →
The Publicist Writer September 7, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Uganda Clays Register a Drop in Profits in the First Quarter

Uganda Clays net profit has dropped by more than half to Shs2.7bn for the first…

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The Publicist Writer September 6, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

DTB record 30% Growth in Profits after tax in the First Quarter of 2022

DTB recorded a 30% growth to Shs20.3bilion driven by an increase in interest income, fees…

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The Publicist Writer September 6, 2022
News

URA unveil lifestyle audit policy to offset corruption and illegal acquisition of property

On 30th August 2019, the URA Board of Directors approved the Lifestyle Audit Policy to…

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The Publicist Writer September 5, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Stanbic Bank records USD 40M transaction growth in East Africa borderless platform

The phenomenal growth of Stanbic Bank’s East Africa Borderless Banking platform has revealed a pent-up…

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The Publicist Writer September 2, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Absa sign partnership with Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology

Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with the Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT)…

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The Publicist Writer September 2, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Cipla announces dividend payment 4 years after being listed

Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited, has announced that it will pay dividends in 4 years…

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The Publicist Writer September 1, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility

FINCA, NFA unveil Shs 100million partnership deal to restore 60 hectares of forest land

FINCA Uganda and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) have partnered to restore 60 hectares of…

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The Publicist Writer August 11, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

BAT Uganda register growth in profits for the half year period ended June 30

British American Tobacco Uganda has recorded a 14% increase in net profit to Shs3.9bn for…

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The Publicist Writer August 11, 2022
Profiles

ADB appoints Dr. Alex Mubiru as Director General, Cabinet Office

The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Alex Mubiru as Director General in the Cabinet…

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The Publicist Writer August 10, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

KCB Group ventures into DRC

Regional lender, KCB Group, has followed the footsteps of Equity Bank to venture into the…

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The Publicist Writer August 10, 2022
Profiles

CORPORATE WCW: Asmahaney Saad, Managing Partner, KTA Advocates

Asmahaney is an advocate, a legal consultant and an Alternative Dispute Resolution practitioner. Asmahaney is…

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The Publicist Writer August 10, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Despite Economic Hardships, MTN profits grew by almost half to UGX 193.6Bn

 Telecommunication companies have reported that their operations over the last six months have been affected…

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The Publicist Writer August 10, 2022
Brands, News

MTN Uganda adds aYo insurance products to its Senkyu loyalty program in a move lauded by IRA and IBAU

Tuesday 9th August 2022 – Kampala, Uganda: MTN Uganda customers can now use their MTN…

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Robert Ithilebu August 9, 2022
Technology

Xente tech officially a PSO

 Xente Tech Ltd, a financial technology platform that simplifies payments and finance for businesses, has…

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The Publicist Writer August 8, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Djibouti based-bank takeover Top Finance Bank

Uganda’s Top Finance Bank (TFB) has officially been acquired by a Djibouti based bank. The…

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The Publicist Writer August 8, 2022
Oil & Gas, Public Relations

Why Communication is highly important in the Oil and Gas Industry

Corporate communication and Public Affairs is a very important business tool that is vital for…

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Robert Ithilebu August 1, 2022
News, Profiles

PROFILE: Lawyer Edgar Tabaro appointed as Special Envoy of the President of Sudan

Top Ugandan lawyer, Edgar Tabaro, has been appointed as a Special Envoy of the President…

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The Publicist Writer July 8, 2022
Digital, News, Technology

Cente-Tech, Sunbird AI partner to deploy Artificial Intelligence in Uganda

Sunbird AI, a non-profit organization that develops artificial intelligence systems for social impact in Africa…

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The Publicist Writer July 7, 2022
Travel & Hospitality

Entebbe Airport could be the Regional Hub for passengers traveling through East Africa

Uganda has scrapped taxes on airlines using the Entebbe International Airport, a move that will…

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The Publicist Writer July 7, 2022
News

Jenifer Bamuturaki is the new CEO Uganda Airlines

Jenifer Bamuturaki has been confirmed as the substantive Chief Executive Officer of Ugandan Airlines. The…

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The Publicist Writer July 6, 2022
Brands, News

MTN Uganda crowned Most Admired African Brand in Uganda

MTN once again got crowned as Uganda’s most admired African brand in Uganda by Brand…

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Robert Ithilebu July 6, 2022
News

The World Bank, UBOS disagree on the National Accounts Aggregate used to determine Uganda’s Economic Status

The  Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS and the World Bank have disagreed on the methodology used…

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The Publicist Writer July 5, 2022
Brands, Technology

If “Uganda is Home”, a ugandan should have been appointed

Ugandans took to social media to criticize the appointment of Sylvia Mulinge, a Kenyan Corporate…

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The Publicist Writer July 4, 2022
Profiles

PROFILE: Grace B. Muliisa, Managing Director, Ecobank Uganda Limited

Grace B. Muliisa, is a Ugandan Banker and Corporate executive, who was appointed the Managing…

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The Publicist Writer July 1, 2022
News

World Bank rules out claims of Uganda being a Middle-Income Economy

The World Bank has put the per capita income of Uganda at 850 dollars for…

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The Publicist Writer June 30, 2022
Brands, News, Profiles

Sylvia Mulinga becomes MTN Uganda CEO and MTN Rwanda CEO Mitwa Ng’ambi becomes CEO of MTN Cameroon

Sylvia Mulinge becomes MTN Uganda CEO, joining from Safaricom, where she served as Chief Consumer…

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The Publicist Writer June 30, 2022
News, Oil & Gas

Roman Catholic Church joins in opposing the EACOP project, Minister urges companies to open activity areas to public

The government, oil and gas companies continue to counter opposition to the development of the…

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The Publicist Writer June 30, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

NSSF, the second largest shareholder of MTN Uganda receives Ugx 9.3B dividend pay for the year 2021

Following approval of declaration of dividends by its shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held…

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The Publicist Writer June 28, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

RICHARD BYARUGABA: Our procurement report for the FY 2021/22 indicates that local firms receive 90% of business from the Fund albeit of low value while only 10% goes to international firms

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has put in place initiatives to support local firms’…

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The Publicist Writer June 28, 2022
Brands, News

PwC named lead firm in search for new CEO Uganda Airlines

Mr Waiswa Bageya, the Works Ministry permanent secretary, said the search for the new Uganda…

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The Publicist Writer June 28, 2022
News

Court blocks sale of Kampala City Tycoon and Businessman, Patrick Bitature’s Properties

Uganda’s Court of Appeal has blocked South African moneylender, Vantage Mezzanine Fund, from selling businessman…

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The Publicist Writer June 27, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Businessman Samuel Majwega Musoke has passed on

According to his family, Mr Majwega had gone to the USA to attend his daughter’s…

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The Publicist Writer June 27, 2022
Brands, News

UEPB, President Museveni recognize UBL as leading firm in Export Promotion and Import Substitution

Uganda Breweries Recognized at the President’s Export Award Ceremony Uganda Breweries has been recognized by…

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The Publicist Writer June 27, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

UDB to lend Shs 300bn in support of Socio-economic Development

Uganda Development Bank is set to lend slightly over Shs300bn in the coming six months…

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The Publicist Writer June 27, 2022
Digital, Technology

MTN Foundation Equips Kasese Youth Polytechnic VTI with A Digital Resource Center

The students of Kasese Youth Polytechnic Vocational Training Institute (VTI) in Western Uganda are set…

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The Publicist Writer June 25, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

BOU approves dividend payment for Commercial Bank Stakeholders

Shareholders in banking service companies will in a month’s time start receiving dividends for their…

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The Publicist Writer June 24, 2022
Health, News

Stanbic bank, Prudential launch joint Medical Insurance Cover for Ugandans

With just UGX600, 000 or USD166 investment, Stanbic customers are now able to acquire for…

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The Publicist Writer June 22, 2022
News

UBOS launch a five year plan to support PDM

The Uganda Bureau of statistics (UBOS) has launched structure committees mandated to collect field data…

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The Publicist Writer June 22, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Bank of Baroda to pay stakeholders Shs 25b in dividends upon regulatory approval

Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited has informed its shareholders that it will pay the final…

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Robert Ithilebu June 22, 2022
Brands, News

HFB launches “Zimba Mpola Mpola” Housing Loan Scheme

Housing Finance Bank has launched the Incremental Housing Loan to unlock opportunities for Ugandans to…

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The Publicist Writer June 22, 2022
News

Former Uganda Airlines boss arrested for abuse of Court Orders

Cornwell Muleya, the former Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines has been arrested on orders…

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The Publicist Writer June 22, 2022
Brands, News

Absa Bank, Bakaima Real Estate Agents partner to offer land purchase loans

Absa Bank Uganda has introduced land purchase loans in a bid to help more people…

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The Publicist Writer June 21, 2022
News, Opinion

IRA UGANDA: All imports into the country to be insured by a locally licensed insurance company

It is not uncommon in our land for things to stop at promise and policy…

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The Publicist Writer June 21, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Banks sign deal to boost interbank trade in Uganda

Fifteen Ugandan banks have signed onto the TradeClear platform to ease and boost interbank trade…

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The Publicist Writer June 21, 2022
News

UK gov’t presents FSD Uganda to Gates Foundation

The UK Government has stepped down from funding Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU) and handed…

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The Publicist Writer June 21, 2022
Brands, News, Technology

MTN Uganda Equips over 700 people with Digital Skills under 21 Days of Y’ello Care Campaign

MTN Uganda has today donated computers and a WiFi router and a multi-purpose printer to…

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The Publicist Writer June 21, 2022
News

URA to start collecting VAT from Netflix, Uber

Uganda Revenue Authority has established mechanisms to start collecting VAT from non-resident service provider companies…

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The Publicist Writer June 21, 2022
News, Travel & Hospitality

AJAROVA: It is by law; The Tourism Act, that every tourism enterprise is supposed to be registered, inspected and licensed by UTB in order for them to operate legally

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced that come January 1, 2023, all tourism players…

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The Publicist Writer June 20, 2022
Uncategorized

Brand Africa Awards: Mukwano, NBS, Centenary Bank, Movit, Nile Special, Riham Drinks, and Abryanz Collection lead respective categories for best Ugandan brands.

Mukwano Products lands grand Prix as the #1 most admired Ugandan brand. NBS, Centenary Bank,…

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The Publicist Writer June 16, 2022
Brands, Entrepreneurship, News

FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30 CLASS OF 2022: DANIEL MUKISA

THE FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30 CLASS OF 2022 CARE ABOUT BEING VISIONARIES OF CHANGE…

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The Publicist Writer June 15, 2022
Digital, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

USE rules out rumors of data leakages

Uganda Securities Exchange has spoken out on the allegations of a data breach from its servers;…

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The Publicist Writer June 15, 2022
News

South African entity had rights to auction Bitature’s properties says Court

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs an application by Kampala businessman Patrick…

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The Publicist Writer June 15, 2022
Public Relations

Make the organization you work in a positive environment says Uncle Sam

The Public Relations practitioners in Uganda have been urged to create safe working spaces within…

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The Publicist Writer June 15, 2022
News

Some pump attendants give fuel less than what has been paid for

 Government agencies and petroleum marketing companies are divided on whether or not to resume the…

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The Publicist Writer June 15, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Letshego appoints “Aupa” as Group CEO

Letshego has appointed Aobakwe “Aupa” Monyatsi as Group Chief Executive. Prior to this appointment, Aupa…

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The Publicist Writer June 14, 2022
News

TAT ORDERS DHL TO PAY OVER UGX 1.4 BILLION TO URA

DHL Supply Chain International Ltd, a Ugandan subsidiary of the the Deutsche Post (DHL group…

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The Publicist Writer June 13, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

UAP Old Mutual bosses the insurance industry

UAP Old Mutual has registered impressive growth and a record market leadership, according to the…

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The Publicist Writer June 13, 2022
Entrepreneurship, News

Ugandan Economist graduates from Harvard University

Ugandan Economist and Business Executive, John Kakungulu Walugembe, graduated from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy… Read More →
The Publicist Writer June 13, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, Press Release

UBA tells Ugandans to disregard viral video

Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) has called on Ugandans to disregard a viral video alleging missing… Read More →
The Publicist Writer June 13, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Over 21600 beneficiaries receive Nssf midterm payments in 3 months

Richard Byarugaba, the NSSF Managing DirectorThe National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has paid out a… Read More →
The Publicist Writer June 10, 2022
Brands, News, Technology

RON KAWAMARA: Today if you go to Glovo, Safe Boda, Uber, we are proud that leaders there came through Jumia ecosystem

Jumia Uganda has celebrated a decade of progress and serving Ugandans with the online platform…

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The Publicist Writer June 9, 2022
Brands, Digital, News

ZTE wins big at the 5G MENA 2022 Awards

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology…

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The Publicist Writer June 9, 2022
Brands, News

MTN and Stanbic Bank re-appoints PwC in an audit deal

MTN Uganda Limited has announced the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants as the external…

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The Publicist Writer June 7, 2022
Brands, Technology

Former Microsoft Kenya Country Director Heads To Meta

Kendi Ntwiga has been appointed as the Global Head of Misrepresentation for Meta, the company…

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The Publicist Writer June 7, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

MTN Uganda shareholders to receive dividends

MTN Uganda, Chief Executive Officer, Wim Vanhelleputte.MTN Uganda shareholders are due to get their first… Read More →
The Publicist Writer June 3, 2022
Brands

Kansai Paint ltd partner with AkzoNobel in sell of Africa Business Products

Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement to sell its Africa business to…

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The Publicist Writer June 3, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

StanChart Uganda appoints Sanjay Rughani CEO, Kasekende replaces him as CEO StanChart Tanzania, and Sonny Zulu is appointed new Zambia CEO

Sanjay Rughani, a banker with over 25 years of banking experience across the African continent,…

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The Publicist Writer May 27, 2022
Brands, News, Press Release

NBL: We are maintaining our market price despite economic hardships

Leading beer makers Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) have Thursday pledged to maintain the current market…

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The Publicist Writer May 19, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Stanbic Bank Uganda donates Ugx 150m towards Makerere At 100 celebration

Stanbic Bank has made a contribution of UGX150m to Makerere University as the institution marks…

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The Publicist Writer May 19, 2022
News, Oil & Gas

Eng. Edrisa Kwizera: We do not have an adverse impact as far as the fuel prices are concerned

 One of the joint venture partners in Uganda’s oil sector and the developer of Tilenga…

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The Publicist Writer May 19, 2022
Technology

TECH PUNDITS: Smile telecom should pack and leave

At the end of January 2022, Smile Telecom’s 4G LTE network was switched off and…

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The Publicist Writer May 19, 2022
Brands, News

Anne-Joy Michira appointed Marketing and Innovations Director for Africa at EABL

East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) has appointed Anne-Joy Michira as its Marketing and Innovations Director…

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The Publicist Writer May 19, 2022
Brands, Travel & Hospitality

UDB and EUinUG Tourism facility Second Call for Application

Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), in partnership with the European Union, has announced a special…

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The Publicist Writer May 19, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility, News

First lady to inaugurate, lay foundation stones on Makerere’s new buildings

The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni is slated…

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The Publicist Writer May 17, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Kin Kariisa ends his reign as Chairman Ecobank Uganda after a decade

Kin Kariisa has ended his 10 years on the board of Ecobank Uganda, a subsidiary…

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The Publicist Writer May 16, 2022
Brands, News

Kirunda Magoola wins big at CCBA

Kirunda Magoola has been appointed Public Affairs and Communications Director, Coca Cola Beverages Africa (Uganda)…

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Robert Ithilebu May 12, 2022
Brands, News

Coca Cola announce New Sprite brand to ensure Environmental Sustainability

The Coca-Cola system in Uganda yesterday unveiled a new iconic look of its leading sparkling…

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The Publicist Writer May 12, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Absa and Prudential launch Absa Family Protection Plan

Absa Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have today launched the Absa Family Protection Plan, a…

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The Publicist Writer May 11, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

South African insurer Sanlam and Germany’s Allianz sign $2.1bn joint venture

South African insurer Sanlam and Germany’s Allianz have agreed to combine their current and future…

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The Publicist Writer May 11, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

IFC announces partnership with Equity Bank Kenya

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector lending arm of the World Bank, has…

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The Publicist Writer May 11, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News, Uncategorized

UAP Old Mutual registers 25% increase in income

UAP Old Mutual insurance company has seen its net profit nearly double from Shs 9.7billion…

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The Publicist Writer May 11, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

WorldRemit issues reactive statement about Uganda

Effective June 6, Ugandans will not be able to send money or top-up airtime for…

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The Publicist Writer May 11, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Absa Bank donates Ugshs 65m towards Makerere at 100 celebrations

Absa Bank Uganda has contributed 65 million shillings to Makerere University to mark 100 years…

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The Publicist Writer May 10, 2022
Brands

Brand Africa 100:  Africa’s Best Brands 2022

Over the years, on average, only 20% of the brands Africans admire are made in…

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The Publicist Writer May 10, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations, News, Public Relations

Scangroup counts KSh4.7b investment loss

Marketing services firm WPP Scangroup has made preparations to write off up to Sh4.7 billion…

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The Publicist Writer May 10, 2022
Brands

Godfrey Muhindo appointed CCO MTN Mobile Money Uganda

Godfrey Muhindo has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer for MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd reporting…

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The Publicist Writer May 9, 2022
Brands, News

Aber Kwikiriza replaces Colin Asiimwe as Head of Marketing MultiChoice

Lois Aber Kwikiriza has been appointed the new Head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda. Kwikiriza…

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The Publicist Writer May 9, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Tetteh appointed new CEO Prudential Uganda

Tetteh Ayitevie, who has been the Chief Strategy Officer at Prudential Life Insurance Ghana (PLIG),…

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The Publicist Writer May 9, 2022
News

NBL, Standard Chartered Bank & Stanbic Banks fined for Contempt of TAT

The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) slapped a fine of UGX 20 Million on Nile Breweries…

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The Publicist Writer May 9, 2022
Technology

MTN Uganda’s Device Financing scheme is Transforming Lives through Digital Inclusion

Harriet Nakkungu, a businesswoman based in Namataba town in Mukono district had for over 12…

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The Publicist Writer April 13, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Uganda ‘Grey’ listed over money laundering

Uganda’s financial industry risks being blacklisted by international systems for failure to put in place…

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The Publicist Writer April 12, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

URA projects revenue loss due to budget cut

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials have told Members of Parliament that 4.3 trillion Shillings projected…

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The Publicist Writer April 12, 2022
Public Relations

Uganda’s Communication Industry Set For Exciting Future

Uganda is set to be part of the first-ever report that will cater exclusively to…

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The Publicist Writer April 10, 2022
Travel & Hospitality

How the global shock has affected domestic tourism

The rising costs of fuel and other essential items is expected to affect the growth…

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The Publicist Writer April 5, 2022
News

UMEME net profits more than triple in 2021

Uganda’s electricity distribution firm, has seen 2021 net profit more than triple to Shs139bn owed…

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The Publicist Writer April 5, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility, News

NSSF midterm access could delay for some of beneficiaries

 Although the slow verification and random selection of applicants for the NSSF midterm access aims…

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The Publicist Writer April 3, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

Stanbic Uganda 2021 Financial Report

Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has announced it grew its net profits by 11% in…

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The Publicist Writer April 1, 2022
News

EU donates shs 31.8B to support customary land reforms

The European Union has provided 8 million euros (31.8 billion shillings) towards efforts aimed at…

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The Publicist Writer April 1, 2022
Entrepreneurship, FinCom & Investor Relations

DFCU Bank 2021 financial results, total operating income grows by 21%

Dfcu Bank Limited on Thursday announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31…

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The Publicist Writer April 1, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

CMA urges chipper cash to comply with its regulations

Petition filed by Samuel Obedgiu has raised concern over Chipper Cash operations in the market,…

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The Publicist Writer April 1, 2022
Brands, Travel & Hospitality

UTB launches brand “Explore Uganda” at the Dubai Expo

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) on Wednesday launched its new destination brand Explore Uganda, The Pearl…

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The Publicist Writer April 1, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

Absa Group appoints Arrie Rautenbach as CEO

 Absa Group has announced the appointment of Arrie Rautenbach as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective…

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The Publicist Writer March 31, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Stanbic Bank donates Shs70million to the LéO Africa Institute

On March 30, Stanbic Bank donated Shs 70 Million to the LéO Africa Institute towards…

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The Publicist Writer March 31, 2022
Agribusiness, Digital, FinCom & Investor Relations

How the parternship between Emata and the Netherlands Embassy shall tackle financial problems of farmers in Uganda

The Netherlands Embassy in Kampala partnered with the award-winning Ugandan fintech Emata to accelerate the…

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The Publicist Writer March 30, 2022
Technology

Rwandan scientist wants to use AI to ease accessibility of radiology

 A Rwandan scientist, Audace Nkeshimana, who graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), an elite…

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The Publicist Writer March 30, 2022
Oil & Gas

UIA rewards CNOOC for the Lake Albert development project

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) awarded CNOOC Uganda Limited the FID (Final Investment Decision) Appreciation Award…

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The Publicist Writer March 30, 2022
News

Ucanda resigns from UETCL citing negative media reports

The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL) chairman Board of Directors, Mr Peter Ucanda, has…

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The Publicist Writer March 29, 2022
Travel & Hospitality

What the partnership between UTB, PSFU, UTA and Rotary leaders mean to Domestic tourism

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in partnership with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Uganda Tourism…

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The Publicist Writer March 28, 2022
Oil & Gas

Africa requires about $490 billion to unlock productivity for new energy generating capacity

As pressure is mounting for countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the government of Uganda…

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The Publicist Writer March 27, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

LuxSE, RSE sign MOU to develop sustainable finance in Rwanda

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) have signed a long term…

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The Publicist Writer March 26, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations

Equity Group Kenya register double Net Profits

Kenya’s Equity Group saw its net profit nearly double for the 12 months to December…

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The Publicist Writer March 24, 2022
Brands, Digital, Technology

Digital lenders who breach new regulations risk penalties

Digital credit providers (DCPs) in Kenya will have to disclose their sources of funds and…

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The Publicist Writer March 24, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations, News, Technology

CiplaQCIL joins stakeholders in Phartech Exhibition

Cipla Quality Chemicals Limited (CiplaQCIL) has joined other stakeholders in drug manufacturing, storage, regulation and…

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The Publicist Writer March 24, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility, News, Oil & Gas

CNOOC and Kyambogo University partner to offer Internship and employment to graduates

Kyambogo University has partnered with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for collaboration in the…

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The Publicist Writer March 24, 2022
Agribusiness, Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, Technology

The World Bank invests Shs 540 billion in Agriculture Cluster Development Project

The government is determined to continue with the electronic system of agricultural input purchases. The…

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The Publicist Writer March 23, 2022
Brands, Corporate Social Responsibility, News, Public Relations, Uncategorized

NSSF pays Shs 20billions above Weekly mid-term payment target

The National Social Security Fund has paid out Ushs78.8 billion to 4,417 eligible members to…

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The Publicist Writer March 23, 2022
Agribusiness, Brands

Carrefour commits to sell cage-free eggs across its Carrefour franchises

Developed in partnership with The Humane League, the first-of-its-kind commitment goes beyond what legislation prescribes…

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The Publicist Writer March 23, 2022
Brands, News, Uncategorized

French conglomerate Bolloré set for an exit

One of the biggest recent surprises in the African logistics sector over the past few…

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The Publicist Writer March 23, 2022
Brands, News, Travel & Hospitality

Uganda Airlines completes feasibility study on routes it intends to fly to

Uganda Airlines has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans…

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The Publicist Writer March 22, 2022
Brands, News, Technology

Jumia launches 9th tech-sale edition

E-commerce firm, Jumia has officially launched the 9th edition of its annual tech-sale. Executives said…

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The Publicist Writer March 22, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility, News, Oil & Gas

Uganda Launches Plan To Manage Oil Spills

The Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda has urged entities charged with…

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The Publicist Writer March 21, 2022
Brands, Digital, Entrepreneurship, Technology

Get Now, Pay Later: Sage Buyers Partners with Lipa Later to Advance Apple Products to Customers

Ugandan Apple Products’ dealers Sagebuyers have announced a partnership with Lipa Later, Kenyan tech-led consumer…

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The Publicist Writer March 21, 2022
Agribusiness, FinCom & Investor Relations, Technology

Kenya-based agritech Apollo raises $40 million in Softbank-led round

Kenya-based agritech Apollo Agriculture, which helps farmers access high-quality farm inputs, financing and markets, plans to…

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The Publicist Writer March 21, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility, FinCom & Investor Relations, News, Publicist Executive Watch

IMF clears Uganda for UGX455Bn credit after “good performance”

The International Monetary Fund-IMF, has given Uganda a clean bill of health regarding the handling…

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The Publicist Writer March 19, 2022
Brands, Entrepreneurship, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Stanbic Bank’s #OneStepCloser to cheer up Ugandans after Lockdown

The social media hashtag #OneStepCloser that has been gaining popularity in recent weeks can now…

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The Publicist Writer March 19, 2022
Opinion

Here’s The Role Of UDB In Accelerating Post Lockdown Recovery Of MSMES

Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses on national and global scale. Governments…

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The Publicist Writer March 18, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

Stanbic Bank retains 22% bancassurance market share

 Bancassurance contributed UGX103.5billion to the UGX1.1trillion Gross Written Premium (GWP) recorded by Uganda’s insurance sector…

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The Publicist Writer March 18, 2022
Brands, Public Relations, Publicist Executive Watch

Albert Saltson leaves Standard Chartered Bank Uganda

Saltson, a Ghanian national was appointed CEO and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda…

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The Publicist Writer March 17, 2022
Digital, News, Technology

DIGITAL SAFETY IS A RIGHT, SAYS UCC BOSS

Digital safety is a fundamental right for consumers, and all stakeholders should join hands to…

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Robert Ithilebu March 16, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

Uganda’s financial market according to ABSA Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) for 2021

Michael Atingi-Ego, the Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda, said, “Uganda’s inspirational ranking amidst a…

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Robert Ithilebu March 14, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility, News

DPF to compensate closed financial institutions by the Central Bank

The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) has revealed that it has about 20.1 billion which is…

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The Publicist Writer March 14, 2022
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

Maria Kiwanuka named board chair of Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited

Kampala – 3rd May 2022: Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), the leading mobile financial…

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The Publicist Writer March 9, 2022
FinCom & Investor Relations, Uncategorized

IRA launches inaugural Insurance Week to take insurance information closer to the people

March 3, 2022. The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has launched the inaugural Insurance…

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Robert Ithilebu March 7, 2022
Brands, News, Oil & Gas

CNOOC takes Final Investment decision on Uganda’s oil project

CNOOC Uganda has confirmed a final investment decision (FID) for the Kingfisher field, marking another…

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The Publicist Writer November 4, 2021
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

MTN and licensed stockbrokers arrive in Arua for the MTN IPO sensitization tour.

Representatives from MTN Uganda and SBG Securities plus Crested Capital (stockbrokers of the MTN IPO),…

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The Publicist Writer November 4, 2021
Brands, Entrepreneurship, FinCom & Investor Relations

The quest for industrialization: UIA receives land in Nakasongla and Butambala

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) yesterday 2nd November 2021 received 1 square mile of land for…

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The Publicist Writer November 3, 2021
Brands, Digital, FinCom & Investor Relations, Press Release, Public Relations

Buddu County Chief Urges People of Masaka to Embrace Economic Development as MTN sensitizes the Public on its IPO

The Buddu County (Pokino) has urged the people of Masaka to embrace economic development as…

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The Publicist Writer November 2, 2021
Brands, Digital, FinCom & Investor Relations

Standard Bank Group Selects Flutterwave to Drive Digital Transformation Efforts Across Africa

Standard Bank customers in eight African countries to enjoy enhanced digital payments experience in partnership…

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The Publicist Writer November 2, 2021
Brands, News

MPs block Shs 3bn COVID-19 stimulus package to Serena hotel

The parliamentary trade committee has stopped the payment of a stimulus package of Shs 3…

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The Publicist Writer October 29, 2021
Brands, Oil & Gas

CNOOC – Bunyoro kingdom partner to prepare youth for oil opportunities

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Uganda has stepped out with projects aimed at preparing…

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The Publicist Writer October 28, 2021
Entrepreneurship, FinCom & Investor Relations, Press Release, Public Relations

UIA, American Chamber of Commerce partner to increase American investment in Uganda

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and the American Chamber of Commerce Uganda (AmCham) have today…

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The Publicist Writer October 27, 2021
Brands, Corporate Social Responsibility, Health, News

Ecobank Uganda dedicates Ecobank Day 2021 to bridging the information gap on Mental Health

Ecobank Uganda, a member of the leading pan-African banking group, the Ecobank Group, is celebrating…

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The Publicist Writer October 26, 2021
FinCom & Investor Relations, News, Travel & Hospitality

Uganda Tourism Board Seeks Additional Shs3.3bn For Dubai Expo

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has urged Government to provide additional funding to a tune…

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The Publicist Writer October 26, 2021
FinCom & Investor Relations, News, Travel & Hospitality

UTB Officials grilled for Dubai Expo Budget expenditures – Half was spent on travel & Per Diem

The committee on trade, tourism, and industry has tasked the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to…

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The Publicist Writer October 26, 2021
Agribusiness, Brands, Entrepreneurship, Technology

Airtel Uganda Partners with Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union to provide a convenient payment platform

Airtel Uganda has partnered with Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union(ACPCU) to provide the convenient Airtel…

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The Publicist Writer October 26, 2021
Digital, Press Release, Public Relations, Technology

URSB launches e-filing Application System for Intellectual Property Rights Holders.

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) as part of their All- digital, All-online strategy has…

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The Publicist Writer October 26, 2021
Entrepreneurship, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Stanbic, KACITA sign deal to ease importation of goods.

Stanbic Bank and traders under the umbrella body, Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), recently signed…

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The Publicist Writer October 25, 2021
Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, News

Uganda to export milk to Zambia

Uganda has secured a new market for its milk in Zambia following a long unresolved…

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The Publicist Writer October 25, 2021
Brands, News, Press Release, Public Relations

MTN Pulse partners with ARAPAPA by Santa ANZO to mentor youth in fashion.

In a highly anticipated event, MTN Uganda’s youth platform, MTN Pulse yesterday on the 24th…

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The Publicist Writer October 25, 2021
Brands, Digital, FinCom & Investor Relations, Press Release, Public Relations

East African and non-EAC citizens tipped on how to apply for shares in MTN Uganda

It is as fresh as an oven-baked cake that MTN Uganda has offered over 4.5 billion…

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The Publicist Writer October 23, 2021
Digital, Press Release, Public Relations, Technology

Ayoba users to send MTN MoMo for Free in ‘Life inside Ayoba’ campaign

MTN Uganda in partnership with SIMFY, the developers of Ayoba, has launched a campaign dubbed…

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The Publicist Writer October 22, 2021
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

URA misses first-quarter target by Shs 499bn

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has missed its target for the first quarter of the financial…

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The Publicist Writer October 22, 2021
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, Public Relations

5th edition of Chief Financial Officer awards launched

ACCA Uganda and Deloitte have officially unveiled the 5th (2021) edition of the Chief Financial…

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The Publicist Writer October 22, 2021
Brands, Digital, FinCom & Investor Relations, Public Relations, Technology

How Ugandans in the diaspora can take part in the MTN IPO

When MTN announced that it would be selling shares to the public last week, it…

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The Publicist Writer October 21, 2021
Brands, Entrepreneurship, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Stanbic Bank seizes MOGAS Oil over failure to pay bank loan

Stanbic Bank Uganda has taken control of petroleum products distributor MOGAS after the latter reportedly…

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The Publicist Writer October 20, 2021
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News, Press Release, Public Relations

MTN Uganda CEO answers Pertinent Questions around the MTN IPO

On Monday 11th October 2021, MTN Uganda opened its Initial Public Offer that will run…

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The Publicist Writer October 14, 2021
Brands, News, Publicist Executive Watch

Salary Secrets Of Top NSSF Bosses Leak: How Senior Managers Swim In Billions Of Taxpayers’ Money

Whereas several Ugandans are struggling to access their savings with the National Social Security Fund…

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The Publicist Writer October 12, 2021
News, Public Relations

A storm for newly appointed Civil Aviation Authority Director-General

“Mr. Kanyagoga was irregularly recruited as he didn’t meet the criteria in the advert and…

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The Publicist Writer October 12, 2021
Brands, Entrepreneurship, News, Public Relations

Forbes Africa 30 under 30(Class of 2022) Call for nominations – Which Ugandans will make the list?

For 10 years now, Forbes has published an annual definitive compilation/list of young people changing…

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The Publicist Writer October 8, 2021
News

UTB Officials On Spot For Embarrassing Uganda At Dubai Expo

Officials of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have come under fire from several Ugandans who…

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The Publicist Writer October 8, 2021
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations

MTN’s localization agenda commended by President Museveni

The strategy by telecom giant MTN Telecommunications Company of getting Ugandans involved as partners in…

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The Publicist Writer October 6, 2021
Brands, Digital, FinCom & Investor Relations, Public Relations

USE and MTN Mobile Money partner to Digitize SCD Account Opening in a move to further Financial Inclusion of Ugandans

Uganda Securities Exchange’s (USE) Securities Central Depository (SCD) and MTN Mobile Money have today unveiled…

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The Publicist Writer September 14, 2021
FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Stanbic Uganda registers sh154.9 billion profits in half year performance.

Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), a member of the Standard Bank Group, has demonstrated business…

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The Publicist Writer August 8, 2021
FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Equity named best Regional Banker.

Equity has been named the Best Regional Bank in East Africa by the 2021 African…

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The Publicist Writer August 5, 2021
Brands, Technology

MTN Wakanet MAX delivers affordable, reliable 4G internet to homes

MTN Uganda, in line with its vision of delivering a bold new digital world to…

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The Publicist Writer August 4, 2021
Brands, Entrepreneurship

Protection of intellectual property key in transforming Uganda, says URSB Boss

Transformation of Uganda into a modern, prosperous society as laid out by the National Development…

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The Publicist Writer August 4, 2021
Brands, News

At Glance: 2021 Half Year Kampala Real Estate Market Performance Review.

The economy in general and the real estate sector specifically, remained subdued over the past…

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The Publicist Writer August 4, 2021
Oil & Gas

Oil and Gas: ‘Signing of EACOP agreement boosted demand for office, residential space

The signing of the Shareholder’s agreement of EACOP and the Tariff and Transportation Agreement by…

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The Publicist Writer August 3, 2021
News

Land issues: Minister Nabakooba launches National Call Centre

In a bid to expedite addressing land issues such as illegal land evictions, incidents of…

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The Publicist Writer August 2, 2021
News

War against corruption: Vice President Alupo calls for exemplary leadership

Vice President Jessica Alupo has said corruption is partly seen in leaders’ behaviors and called…

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The Publicist Writer July 30, 2021
Health, News

France aids Uganda against COVID 19, donates sh10.8b items

The Government of France has donated to Uganda sh10.8 billion covid fight items  such as one…

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The Publicist Writer July 27, 2021
Health, News

Health Ministry condemns malicious attacks on its officials.

Ministry of health has condemned malicious attacks on Ministry of Health officials by groups of…

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The Publicist Writer July 27, 2021
FinCom & Investor Relations, News

BIG READ: A LOOK AT JUNE 2021 PERFORMANCE OF THE ECONOMY REPORT

Real Sector Annual Headline inflation slightly increased to 2.0% in June 2021 from 1.9% the previous month, largely driven by increases in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages during…

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The Publicist Writer July 27, 2021
News

Maya Project Uganda Chapter operating illegally- NGO Bureau clarifies.

The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO Bureau) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs has…

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The Publicist Writer July 26, 2021
Brands, Entrepreneurship, Health

A boost to pathogenic economy as UIA gives Prof. Ogwang investment license.

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is on move to prioritize channeling its investment support to…

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The Publicist Writer July 21, 2021
News

Gov’t takes over Busoga University as Museveni demands for accountability of sh15b loan

Government has agreed to take over Busoga University as a public institution with its sh15b…

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The Publicist Writer July 18, 2021
Digital, News, Technology

Communications sector weathers COVID 19 storm, subscriptions cross 28 million mark.

The Communications sector in Uganda has weathered the storm caused by COVID 19 and registered…

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The Publicist Writer July 17, 2021
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Uganda registers revenue growth as URA collects sh19.2Trillion.

In the FY 2020/21, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) collected net revenue of sh19.26Trillion and posted…

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The Publicist Writer July 15, 2021
Brands, FinCom & Investor Relations, News

Prudential Uganda completes the transfer of IAA Health Insurance business.

Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited (Prudential Uganda) has successfully transferred the policy holders, staff and agents…

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The Publicist Writer July 14, 2021
News

Covid-19: ERA cuts electricity tariffs for 2021 third quarter

Electricity regulatorElectricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has cut electricity tariffs across Consumer Categories from July to…

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The Publicist Writer July 11, 2021
Agribusiness, Brands, Entrepreneurship

Jada Coffee appoints Rugyendo board chairman

KAMPALA — Online coffee shop —Jada Coffee has named Deo Arinaitwe Rugyendo, the new Chairman…

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The Publicist Writer April 26, 2021
Agribusiness

Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd, Anti-Counterfeit Network in the fight against fake agro-chemicals

KAMPALA – Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd, the largest agrochemical distributing companies in Uganda in partnership…

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The Publicist Writer April 23, 2021
African Guarantee Fund Appoints Jules Ngankam as Group Chief Executive Officer
FinCom & Investor Relations, News

African Guarantee Fund Appoints Jules Ngankam as Group Chief Executive Officer

African Guarantee Fund has announced the appointment of Jules Ngankam as the new Group Chief Executive Officer.

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The Publicist Writer September 30, 2020
Hon. Sempijja with some of the youth
Agribusiness

Agripreneur: Gov’t sets up National Strategy for Youth Employment in Agriculture to Mitigate COVID-19 Crisis

The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) are…

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The Publicist Writer August 17, 2020
Flower growing in Uganda
Agribusiness

Agripreneur: Why You Should Embrace Floriculture in Uganda

Agriculture is very diverse and if the youth in Uganda are to benefit from the…

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The Publicist Writer August 11, 2020
Bee keeping
Agribusiness

Agripreneur: Why You Should Invest In Beekeeping

Beekeeping, also known as apiculture is an agricultural project that can enable an agripreneur to make quick money after a short time.

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