Although the slow verification and random selection of applicants for the NSSF midterm access aims to avoid malpractices for those using the manual applications, it has been identified as the probable cause of delays in the disbursement of the payments.…
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has announced it grew its net profits by 11% in 2021 to earn Ushs. 269billion from Ush.242bn in 2020, driven mainly by strong growth in non-interest income earned by mostly Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, its…
The European Union has provided 8 million euros (31.8 billion shillings) towards efforts aimed at eliminating injustices related to the land tenure systems in the country. The grant to be administered by the World Bank aims at strengthening land tenure…
Dfcu Bank Limited on Thursday announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2021 with core business metrics remaining as total operating income grew by 21% to Ugx 369 Billion. According to the dfcu Bank Chief Executive…
Petition filed by Samuel Obedgiu has raised concern over Chipper Cash operations in the market, tasking officials at the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to explain how the firm is encouraging Ugandans to invest in global stocks without issuing a prospectus…
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) on Wednesday launched its new destination brand Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, as part of a tourism and media launch event held at the Sheraton Jumeriah Beach Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The launch…
Absa Group has announced the appointment of Arrie Rautenbach as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Arrie as our Group CEO. I am confident that his leadership…
On March 30, Stanbic Bank donated Shs 70 Million to the LéO Africa Institute towards supporting its Young Emerging Leaders Project, which fosters leadership skills by emphasizing empathy, clarity, knowledge and volunteerism, in their various professional backgrounds. “We live in…
A former Facebook employee in Kenya who was reportedly fired after questioning working conditions has threatened to sue the parent company Meta for wrongful termination of his contract. Daniel Motaung, a former content moderator for the social media platform, claims…
The Netherlands Embassy in Kampala partnered with the award-winning Ugandan fintech Emata to accelerate the availability of affordable digital loans to smallholder farmers in Uganda. The partnership includes a grant of up to $590,000 (UGX 2.1 billion) to fund loans…
A Rwandan scientist, Audace Nkeshimana, who graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), an elite US-based university, is looking to make radiology services remotely accessible to Rwandans by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Nkeshimana says he looks to “democratize” the medical…
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) awarded CNOOC Uganda Limited the FID (Final Investment Decision) Appreciation Award for the Lake Albert development project. President Yoweri Museveni, at this landmark ceremony, said that the revenues accrued from the oil will be critical in strengthening the…
Experts in the technology sector have asked local enterprises to opt for advanced systems to match the demands of the evolving business environment. Farouk Semambya, an Information Technology (IT) Architect at MTN Uganda says cloud computing technologies allows enterprises to…
The former Chief Executive Officer of Uganda National Airlines Company Limited (UNACL), Cornwell Muleya has written to the airline Chairman Board of Directors and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works threatening to sue them over what he calls unlawful suspension and…
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL) chairman Board of Directors, Mr Peter Ucanda, has resigned from his job citing what he called negative media reports that have soiled his hard-earned reputation and that of the company. In a March…
Britania has been accused in court of cooking books ahead of selling the confectionery producer to private equity firm Catalyst for KSh1.2 billion (UShs37.5bn), inflating the buyout price nearly ten times. Catalyst says the alleged deception has cost it nearly…
NWSC is seeking an additional Euro 45 million to complete the establishment of water distribution lines connecting to the water reservoirs of the Katosi water project. The government constructed the Katosi water project in Mukono district worth Euro 81.9 million…
Disney has tapped top toon talents from across the African continent for “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire,” a Disney Plus Original anthology of animated films set to premiere on the Mouse House’s streaming platform in late 2022. Inspired by the continent’s diverse histories…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in partnership with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Uganda Tourism Association (UTA), Mastercard Foundation and Adventure Vacation Safaris are hosting a domestic tourism promotion tour at Murchison Falls in a bid to promote domestic tourism,…
As pressure is mounting for countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the government of Uganda has partnered with an investor to build a carbon-neutral refinery to meet the energy needs of the East African region. Most of the natural gas…
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) have signed a long term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions to improve cooperation. The event was held during a special Ring the Bell ceremony held in Luxembourg,…
When SafeBoda launched in 2015, it was the first ride-hailing company in Uganda and has been the dominant player ever since. It began as a community of drivers of motorcycle taxis, known locally as boda-bodas, who have been part of the…
Jumia is the largest online retail store in Uganda where they provide over three million authentic products at the lowest prices and unbeatable customer service. Earlier this week, Jumia Uganda officially launched the 9th edition of its annual tech-sale. Speaking…
Rwanda is being considered as host for the Trace Africa Music Awards, which are set to take place later this year. Earlier this week, Olivier Laouchez, the CEO Trace Music Group, visited the country with his team, where they checked…
Ecobank has won five prestigious awards at the Global Finance Treasury & Cash Management Awards 2022, including Africa’s Best Bank for Cash Management and Africa’s Best Provider of Short-Term Investments/Money Market Funds. In addition, Ecobank Cameroon, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and…
Spotify has started testing a new “Car Mode” interface with some users, the company confirmed. The test comes a few months after Spotify announced that it was retiring its simplified automotive interface called “Car View,” which displayed playback controls and your current…
The Bank reported Rwf31.7 billion in net revenue in 2021, up 24 per cent year-on-year, driven by an increase in net interest income of 20 per cent as well as a 69 per cent reduction in credit impairment charges. Net…
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has published the list of licensed accounting firms and practising accountants as at 15 March 2022. There are 415 practising accountants and 260 accounting firms licensed to offer accounting services in…
Kenya’s Equity Group saw its net profit nearly double for the 12 months to December 31, 2021 on the back of a reduction in loan loss provisions and growth in interest income from lending to the government. Profit After Tax…
Digital credit providers (DCPs) in Kenya will have to disclose their sources of funds and provide evidence of the same following the coming into force of a law meant to regulate the sector. The new regulations published Monday by the country’s financial…
Cipla Quality Chemicals Limited (CiplaQCIL) has joined other stakeholders in drug manufacturing, storage, regulation and sales to participate in the East Africa Phartech Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Exhibition. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of Uganda’s premier international exhibition, which…
Kyambogo University has partnered with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for collaboration in the areas of internship, employment of graduates, Joint research, and technology transfer, among others. Prof. Eli Katunguka – Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor appreciated the opportunity since…
MTN Group has announced a new COO for its Nigerian subsidiary as part of changes in its subsidiaries to support execution of Ambition 2025 strategy According to a statement released by MTN Group, the telecommunications company announced senior leadership appointments…
Amber Group, a leading global digital asset platform, has appointed seasoned lawyer Ehsan Haque as its General Counsel for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA). As Amber Group‘s General Counsel, Ehsan will work closely with Chief Operating Officer (COO) Wayne Huo…
The government is determined to continue with the electronic system of agricultural input purchases. The e-Voucher system launched in 2019 was developed by United Bank for Africa and used as a purchase and payment system to boost the Agriculture Cluster…
The National Social Security Fund has paid out Ushs78.8 billion to 4,417 eligible members to date, UGX 20.8 billion above its weekly target of UGX 50 billion. Speaking to media at a press briefing held today at Workers House, the…
Developed in partnership with The Humane League, the first-of-its-kind commitment goes beyond what legislation prescribes and contributes to further improvements in farming conditions in the region. Under the new Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy, Majid Al Futtaim will promote…
One of the biggest recent surprises in the African logistics sector over the past few months has been Bolloré’s decision to pull out of the industry. The French conglomerate has been a major player over many decades, with operations ranging…
Uganda Airlines has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans to fly to. Some of the routes in question include Mumbai in India, London in United Kingdom, Goma and Lubumbashi (both in the Democratic Republic of…
E-commerce firm, Jumia has officially launched the 9th edition of its annual tech-sale. Executives said yesterday (March 21) in Kampala that the sale activity will run from March 21 to April 3rd themed “Upgrade your tech today”. This year’s Jumia…
The Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda has urged entities charged with overseeing the oil and gas operations in the country to widely publicise the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) that she officially launched today. The…
MTN Uganda’s youth dedicated platform, MTN Pulse, on Friday awarded scholarships to 10 youths following a partnership between Victoria University and MTN Uganda, with a vision of supporting teens to attain further education for a prosperous future. The 10 winners of the…
Ugandan Apple Products’ dealers Sagebuyers have announced a partnership with Lipa Later, Kenyan tech-led consumer credit platform to enable their clients receive iPhones and other Apple products available at the Sage Buyers store on credit. The new arrangement that targets…
Kenya-based agritech Apollo Agriculture, which helps farmers access high-quality farm inputs, financing and markets, plans to double the number of farmers it is serving by the end 2022 and to introduce other products that deliver more value per acre of land.…
The International Monetary Fund-IMF, has given Uganda a clean bill of health regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the funds and the economy as a whole. For this, the Fund’s board has allowed for the immediate release of 127…
The social media hashtag #OneStepCloser that has been gaining popularity in recent weeks can now be firmly linked to Stanbic Bank Uganda, as the lender’s new brand campaign aimed at rallying Ugandans to pursue their dreams and rebuild their businesses…
Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses on national and global scale. Governments in many developing countries introduced severe containment measures, involving restrictions on economic activity and mobility, to curb the spread of COVID-19. In Uganda, public transport…
Bancassurance contributed UGX103.5billion to the UGX1.1trillion Gross Written Premium (GWP) recorded by Uganda’s insurance sector in 2021 with Stanbic Bank accounting for 22% to consolidate its position as market leader. Bancassurance is the sale of life assurance and other general…
Saltson, a Ghanian national was appointed CEO and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda in March 2017. He took over from Herman Kasekende, the first Ugandan to head Standard Chartered Bank, having been appointed to CEO Standard Chartered Bank…
Digital safety is a fundamental right for consumers, and all stakeholders should join hands to enforce it, the Uganda Communications Commission Ag. Executive Director Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo has said. “The Commission recognises that digital safety is a fundamental right for…
SafeBoda has announced a new partnership with Rubis Energy Uganda where customers and drivers will enjoy great discounts when purchasing fuel at Rubis stations. SafeBoda recently acquired a National Payments Services license from Bank of Uganda which allowed the company to…