Bank transactions surge to UGX 20 trillion
Transactions in Uganda's banking sector grew to a robust sh20 trillion from sh18 trillion the year before, helped by growth in agent banking, a survey by Summit Consulting indicates.
One of Uganda’s top personal brands Dr. Karuhanga Secures New Term as dfcu Bank’s Board Chairman
Renowned Kampala lawyer Dr. Elly Karuhanga ((Ph. D.) is set to serve another term as the Chairman Board of Directors dfcu Bank, after he was reappointed to the same position early this week following the expiry of his tenure.
Agripreneur: Banana Livelihoods Diversification Project unveiled to Boost Banana Farming
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has introduced the Banana Livelihoods Diversification project in a bid to boost banana growing in Uganda and help farmers when it comes to adding value to their produce.
Press Release: Agilis Partners has not evicted anyone from its land
Kiryandongo, August 26, 2020 – Following recently published allegations of land grabbing, Agilis Partners would like to state that it has never evicted anyone from its land and has always been focused on empowering the communities in which Agilis invests.…
Why GEMS Cambridge International School is closing in Uganda
The GEMS Cambridge International School in Kampala is yet another non-medical causality of the COVID-19 lockdown after its management announced that it will close shop at the end of this year.
Speaker Kadaga aims to dig at Ministers over absenteeism, makes roll call
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has aimed a dig at the executive arm, castigating Ministers over absenteeism and leading to slow progress of the institution's work.
Gov’t runs broke to fund road construction projects — Minister
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has said that his Ministry has no money to fund its ongoing road works.
COVID-19 hits Stanbic Bank profits
Stanbic Bank's profits dropped by 4.9 percent in the first six months of 2020, an indicator that the coronavirus pandemic has not spared even the highfliers in the industry.
Oil & Gas: Total Uganda Decries Fraudsters, Issues Public Alert to Clients
Several fraudsters have used the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown and pandemic as an opportunity to con unsuspecting Ugandans of their hard-earned money.
Oil & Gas: UNOC Announces ’90 Days of Oil And Mining’ Campaign
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has announced a campaign dubbed ’90 Days of Oil and Mining’, which is aimed at sensitizing the public and all stakeholders about Uganda’s oil and gas sector.
Police arrest 50 in weekend parties for violating COVID-19 guidelines
During a joint operation on Sunday at around 9 PM, Police in Kampala has arrested seven suspects for gathering in an apartment and drinking alcohol, contrary to the Ministry of Health guidelines to combat Covid-19 in the country.
Ham Enterprises’ Response to Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) Submission and Current DTB 120billion Fraud Case
The transformation of the banking sector is an obligation we must accept at heart as Ugandans and stop discussing foreign economic policies.
Tackling Gender Bias In Technology: Why Women Should Be At The Forefront
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is faced with a huge challenge of fighting gender imbalance in the sector of ICT, which often pits women against men when it comes to research, recruitment, remuneration, plus funding of technology-based projects and innovations.
Press Release: Emirates network increases to 75 with a resumption of flights to 25th European city
Emirates will resume passenger flights to Warsaw from 4 September starting with twice-a-week services and increasing to three-a-week from 7 October
Warning: Tomatoes Contaminated with Pesticides Flood Ugandan Markets
A new study has revealed that most of the tomatoes being consumed in Uganda are poisonous because they are contaminated with deadly pesticides.
Agripreneurship is the Future of Africa’s Survival
Agripreneurship is a lucrative venture in Africa that is currently underutilized due to the limited knowledge that people have about it.
E-commerce: Ugandan Online Retailers Bazebo, Xente endorsed
As the world comes to terms with the effects of the Corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is apt to appreciate that e-commerce and digital currency are taking over as the future modes of transaction.
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 optimistic that the National Strategy for Youth Employment in Agriculture (NSYEA) is one of the quickest measures to mitigate the adverse effects of the Coronavirus…
UWEC Opens Doors to Entebbe Zoo with COVID-19 SOPs as Uganda’s Tourism Thrives Again
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the reopening of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, in a bid to encourage more tourists into the country and rejuvenate Uganda’s tourism sector. As a way of…
Agripreneur: Why You Should Embrace Floriculture in Uganda
Agriculture is very diverse and if the youth in Uganda are to benefit from the various sections of farming, there is a need to diversify from crops to horticulture, floriculture, aquaculture, and other forms of farming. In this segment of…
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.
PAU Moves To Harness Linkage Between Agriculture, Oil & Gas Sector
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has embarked on a project of harnessing the linkages between the oil and gas with other sectors of the economy, especially agriculture, which is key for broad-based, inclusive economic development. According to PAU, defining…
UCC, UTB sign MoU to promote film tourism
On Monday, August 3, 2020, the CEOs of Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Communications Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding that details how they both plan to work together to improve Uganda’s brand as a film and tourism destination.
Press Release: Total E&P Uganda is still confident in the progress of the Lake Albert project
These updates were shared during the National Content Supplier workshop held on 5th August 2020 and organized by Total E&P Uganda, Tullow Oil, and the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. The Uganda project is of significant importance for the…
Press Release: Stanbic Bank: Latest PMI shows new orders rise for the first time in five months
For the first time since February, the headline Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) crossed into positive territory recording a reading of 50.3 during July, up from 46.5 in June.
Uganda’s Tourism Sector gets a boost as New Rhino, Gorillas Are Born
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak dealt with Uganda’s Tourism Industry a huge blow, but following the partial-lift of the lockdown, tourism in Uganda is once again thriving as a result of the birth of a rhino and gorillas. In a bid…
Museveni Hires Top Dubai PR Guru Shamira To Boost Uganda’s Tourism
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is optimistic that despite the effects of COVID-19, Uganda’s tourism sector still has the potential to kick-off and as a result, he has tasked a Dubai based firm to ensure that the sector is revived.
Agriprenuer: Why Publics Africa Communications Launched The ‘I Am an Agripreneur’ Project
Publics Africa Communications initiated the ‘I am an Agripreneur’ project, with a mission to create a thriving and sustainable agricultural sector that specifically empowers young farmers ages 18-35 years to venture into agriculture, forge strong markets in Uganda and improve global food security.
Oil & Gas: PAU Acquires More Land for Exploration
In a bid to expand Uganda’s gas and oil sector, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has embarked on Land Acquisition for Oil and Gas Projects and revealed that Project Affected People (PAPs) will be adequately compensated.
Oil & Gas: Total’s David Ochanda scoops 2020 IOGP Outstanding Young Professional Award
Total Uganda employee David Ochanda has raised the country’s flag high after the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) presented the 2020 Outstanding Young Professional Award (OYPA) to him.
Agriprenuer: Publics Africa Communications Launches Agribusiness Youth Empowerment Programme In Uganda To Beat COVID-19 Crisis
Kampala, Uganda: Publics Africa Communications, a leading Public Relations (PR) and communications firm in Uganda, has joined Partners in the Agricultural sector to up-skill budding brands in the Agribusiness sector, in a new five-year project designed to promote the social…
Shell launches new campaign dubbed ‘Good to See You Again’
Shell customers stand a chance to be rewarded with prizes instantly for every purchase made at Shell service stations, countrywide, for the next eight weeks, in a new campaign dubbed “Good to See You Again.”
Agriprenuer: Why You Should Embrace Poultry Farming As An Agripreneur
A lot of Ugandans have spacious homes with lots of empty spaces that they don’t know can be used for poultry farming to make them money if they ventured into rearing birds like chicken, ducks, turkeys, and other poultry. Becoming an…
Press Release: Stanbic Uganda, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and Nice House of Plastics sign MOU to promote sustainable management and recycling of plastic waste
Stanbic Bank Uganda, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, and Nice House of Plastics have joined hands in a collaborative partnership to promote responsible use and recycling of plastic waste as a means of sustaining environmental protection.
UNOC Seeks Investors to Buy Oil Blocks After Tullow Oil $575M Sale Out
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is seeking investors to take over oil blocks in the Albertine Graben following the exit of Tullow Oil plc from Uganda’s crude oil exploration projects.
COVID-19 Hits Hospitality Sector Hard As Tycoons Turn Luxurious Hotels Into Quarantine Centers
The Corona-virus (COVID-19) outbreak has affected world economies and many countries are still reeling from the adverse effects of the global lock-down.
UNOC Imports 1,000,000 Litres of Diesel to Curb COVID-19 Fuel Shortage
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has imported over 1,000,000 liters of diesel in a bid to encounter the fuel shortage that was caused by the Corona-virus (COVID-19) outbreak, which has seen many countries, including Uganda, close borders to truck drivers, who are the main transporters of fuel.
Ugandan PR Agencies Miss out on 2020 SABRE Awards As Ogilvy Africa Scoops 5 Accolades & Beats Other African Competitors
The SABRE Awards Competition, managed by PRovoke Media in partnership with the African Public Relations Association, selects winners from more than 150 entries from across the African continent but Uganda is nowhere this year.
Agripreneur: Gov’t Sets Up Fruit Factories In Yumbe, Nwoya Districts To Boost Farmers’ Income
The government of Uganda has constructed fruit factories in Nwoya and Yumbe Districts respectively, which will help farmers in creating value addition for their fruits by processing them into juice, which they can sell in Uganda or export to other countries, hence increasing the chances of making profits from their produce.
Is A Journalist Worthy Of A Public Relations Job?
PR is a management function that supports all departments in a given organization. If a journalist is hired, they must have a crucial eye for detail.
Uganda Decides: Uganda’s Best Brands: Nile Special Beer Recognized as Brand of the Year
NILE SPECIAL BEER IS THE MOST ADMIRED UGANDA BRAND NBS IS THE MOST ADMIRED UGANDA MEDIA BRAND NTV IS THE MOST ADMIRED MEDIA BRAND IN UGANDA CENTENARY BANK IS THE MOST ADMIRED FINANCIAL SERVICES BRAND IN UGANDA STANBIC BANK IS…
Prophecy Manifestation: Survivors Of 2010 Terrorist Attacks In Uganda Give Chilling Testimonies Of How Prophet Mbonye Prophesied Tragedy Before It Happened
Several Christians and followers of Prophet Elvis Mbonye, of Zoe International Ministries, who survived the 2010 Al- Shabaab terrorist attacks in Uganda that occurred at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds and Ethiopian Village, Restaurant in Kabalagala, respectively, have given touching testimonies of…
New Era As Bugembe Is Appointed MTN Chief Finance Officer To Mitigate COVID-19 Effects On Teleco
Seasoned accountant Andrew Bugembe is flying high after he was appointed the new MTN Uganda Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mike Blackburn,who retired early this year after serving as the Telecom's CFO since 2011.
COVID-19:Air Transport Industry Is On Life Support, But Uganda’s Flagship Brand; Uganda Airlines Prepares To Fly Again
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced during his 14th National Address on COVID-19 that the country is gradually easing down on the Coronavirus lockdown and that public transport is set to resume after two weeks.
Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Unveils New Board of Directors
A new Board of Directors that will steer the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) for the next four (4) years has been inaugurated. The new Board was inaugurated by Dr. Mary Goretti Kitutu Kimono, the Minister of Energy and Mineral…
Agriculture Cluster Development Project Operating Successfully Despite COVID-19 Lockdown’-Min. Ssempijja
The Minister Of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has revealed the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP), which was introduced by the government to boost farming in various parts of the country, is performing exceedingly well, despite the…
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Announces Improved Performance during First Quarter, Warns Of Severe Reduction In Job Creation Due To COVID-19 Lockdown.
According to this report titled ‘Performance Report of Actual Activities for Quarter 3 (January – March, 2020) Financial Year 2019/2020’, released by the UIA Acting Director-General Lawrence Byensi, the entity also projects a severe reduction in job creation as a…
Coronavirus: Why We Should Grow More Cassava During COVID-19 Lockdown
As an Agripreneur, one of the easiest crops you can make money from is cassava, because it doesn’t require a lot of caring and doesn’t take long to grow.
COVID-19: Min. Of Health Urges Ugandans To Stay Calm After Lacor Hosp. Reports Cases Of Suspected Coronavirus Deaths
Officials from the Ministry of Health (MOH) have urged all Ugandans to remain calm after medics from St. Mary’s Lacor Hospital in Gulu district, issued a statement indicating that 2 patients had died in the Isolation Ward after being admitted…
Battle of Brands: Which Famous Rival Company is winning From a Better Donation to the COVID-19 Uganda Taskforce?
With the nation in a lockdown and the entire population in fear of illnesses and job losses, attention is turning to the ways in which familiar brands can remain afloat yet responding appropriately to the Coronavirus crisis and its effects.…
Coronavirus: Are Uganda’s Youth Farmers Positioned To Ensure Continued Food Security during COVID-19 Lockdown?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Uganda, which has the second-youngest population in the world, iscreating economic opportunities for youth brands in the agricultural sector. Actually, 55 percent of youth in Uganda are engaged in the agricultural sector, and Uganda is addressing youth unemployment, in…