Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has embarked on a countrywide campaign to popularize the Insolvency Amendment Act 2022 and the importance of business registration. The campaign which targets legal practitioners, policymakers, and business owners is being conducted to build capacity, create awareness, and drive …
Read More »OTUKE: UGX 1.5bn business and governance center commissioned
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has commissioned the inaugural Business and Governance Center in Otuke district worth over Shillings 1.5 billion. The center was constructed through collaboration between the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), the Ministry of Local Government, and …
Read More »New study: only 1% of women-led business firms in Uganda participate in public procurement
There are no specific regulations for women in procurement despite the provision in the PPDA Act that women be included as a special interest group Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda’s public procurement sector offers immense economic opportunities to the citizens but there remains a stark gender disparity as only …
Read More »Infobip deepens partnerships with Ugandan businesses to boost growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Global cloud communications firm, Infobip has announced deepening collaboration with Ugandan businesses to help them meet their customers on their preferred channels and boost return on investment. The firm says it is leveraging its omni-channel capabilities to aid companies deploy tools and technologies to help …
Read More »Growing businesses with strong relationships
Elevating organisations requires strategic tactics that focus on engaging with important stakeholders COMMENT | HENRY MUWAGA | Relationships need a lot of work. This applies whether it is a personal or professional relationship. Imagine you are a business owner who wants to expand your organisation’s reach and achieve sustainable business growth …
Read More »KCCA to host business and investment summit
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA is set to host the first-ever Kampala Business and Investment Summit next month. The event is organized by KCCA and the African Center for Economic Dialogue- AfCED under the theme “Unlocking Financing and Investment for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Smart …
Read More »NSSF sets terms for its future suppliers
The Fund has unveiled business opportunities for FY2023/2024 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s National Social Security Fund has unveiled business opportunities for local firms during the Financial Year 2023/24 which starts next month. These include investments in real estate, insurance services, advertising and promotions, information technology systems, consultancies, and …
Read More »Rwabwogo’s business deals, Gen. Muhoozi’s ambitions
How Museveni family politics plays out Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | In December 2022, President Yoweri Museveni flew to London with a business delegation en route to the U.S. Africa summit in Washington D.C. In his delegation was one individual who loomed large: his son-in-law Odrek Rwabwogo. Rwabwogo’s presence on …
Read More »Private sector players partner with gov’t in seeking trade and investment opportunities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private sector’s decision to join the government to host the second leg of the Uganda-South Africa Summit in Kampala planned later this year shows a changing narrative in the private sector space, as companies seek business deals and contribute to the country’s growth. The summit …
Read More »Rwanda seeks to secure business partnerships with China at 6th CIIE
China ranked first in terms of investments registered with the RDB in 2022, with 49 projects involving investments amounting to US$182.4 million Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | The government and business community of Rwanda have expressed their anticipation of participating in the upcoming 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai …
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