Tag Archives: Isaac Khisa

Orient Bank’s acquisition in Uganda expands its balance sheet by Shs753 billion Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Regional lender, I&M Group PLC has recorded 33% growth in profit after tax to Shs134.6billion for 2021 half year period ended June.30. Its net interest income grew by 28% to Shs 285.2 …

The company’s trading price has tumbled to less than Shs100 per share, down from Shs 256.5 IPO level Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Shareholders of drug maker, Cipla Quality Chemicals Ltd will not earn a dividend for the second consecutive year even after reporting a more than 50% drop …

The utility company saw its net profit more than double to Shs48.2bn Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Lack of clarity on renewal of Umeme’s operating licence in 2025 is limiting its ability to raise more capital and make capital investments in the electricity distribution network. The utility company, which …

Future performance will depend on economic recovery speed Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Profits at dfcu bank has increased by 33% in the first half of the year as it benefited from the rebound in the economy and surge in activities. Listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange, the lender …

Kampala, Uganda | Isaac Khisa | Uganda government has registered some progress in the implementation of Universal Primary Education (UPE) but the high school dropout rate especially in the northern region due to lack of meals for learners is of concern. As such, the executives at Uganda Debt Network, a civil …

Long serving board chairperson Elly Karuhanga retires in September Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | dfcu Bank has cut dividend payout to its shareholders by 65.5% to Shs17.83 per share, equivalent to Shs 13bn for the year ended Dec.2020 to preserve more capital for any uncertainties that would occur owed …

But government technocrats disagree saying there are objectives in doing so Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Investments in the extractive sector has become the next big thing in the East African region but there are concerns that the governments could extend huge tax incentives like they have  done in …

📌 KEY APPOINTMENTS ✳ Vice President ─ JESSICA ALUPO (MAJ.RTD) ✳ Prime Minister ─ ROBINAH NABBANJA Kampala, Uganda | Isaac Khisa | Ugandan women parliamentarians are now blazing new marks in politics and governance to push for various legislative bodies to effectively represent citizens and respond to their needs. Presently, Uganda has more than …

Lloyd Jonathan Busuulwa is the head Alternative Channels at dfcu Bank. He spoke to The Independent’s Isaac Khisa about the Bank’s digital strategy and the future of banking going forward. dfcu Bank embarked on a digital transformation journey in 2017. What progress have you registered? dfcu Bank’s digital transformation journey …

The new appointment comes at the time the drug maker’s share price has fallen below the IPO price Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Cipla Quality Chemicals Ltd, the producer of human drugs including anti-malarial and anti-retroviral is now set to receive a new managing director, Ajay Kumar Pal to …