To own a bank account or a mobile money account?

by theceomaTop 10September 13, 2013January 13, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi  According to Bank of  Uganda (BoU)’s 2012 Annual Supervision Report, annual bank deposits have grown over the last three years though at a sluggish rate, an indication…

Uganda Development Bank gets lifeline, but will it last?

by theceomaTop 10September 13, 2013January 13, 2014

By Mark Muhumuza  Most banks are either known for their financial success or that of their customers; but for Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL), there is almost little known about who its customers are rather…

Mombasa expansion plan; good news for the Ugandan importer

by theceomaTop 10September 10, 2013January 10, 2014

By Silvia Nyambura  Kenya is no doubt Uganda’s big brother neighbor. Literally, when  Kenya sneezes, Uganda catches the proverbial cold. So, when the newly elected President Uhuru Kenyatta gave a directive…

How much should Uganda open up to foreign investors: Investment Gurus speak out

by theceomaTop 10September 10, 2013January 10, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi   Uganda has emerged a favourite destination for foreign investors in the East African region, toppling Kenya, according to the World Investment Report 2013, released by the United Nations Conference…

One year later, Bujagali still standing tall

by theceomaTop 10September 9, 2013January 9, 2014

By Mark Muhumuza  As you approach the reservoir side of the great and mighty Bujagali Dam, there’s a gentle calmness of the water, that will easily fool you till you cross over…

Unstopable: Umeme to hit Ushs1trillion in revenues and Ushshs100 billion in profit in 2013

by theceomaTop 10September 8, 2013January 8, 2014

By Muhereza Kyamutetera & Mark Muhumuza  9 months after Umeme shares were publicly listed a midst a lot of pessimism, the company is doing so well  and if the results of the…

Who will be the new CEO of the stock exchange?

by theceomaTop 10September 7, 2013January 7, 2014

By Mark Muhumuza   After the departure of Joseph Kitamirike, the CEO seat at the USE is vacant and the process of hiring a new one, is expected to start this September….

Kitamirike’s USE exit: poor performance or sabotage?

by theceomaTop 10September 7, 2013January 7, 2014

By Mark Muhumuza  It is now official that the Governing  Council  of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) will not renew the contract of Joseph Kitamirike, the bourse’s CEO, for another…

Unemployment: mind set change critical

by theceomaTop 10September 7, 2013January 7, 2014

Unemployment especially youth unemployment has reached its peak at 62%  at least according to latest reports, a problem  the government and concerned authorities including citizens must tackle immediately as it…

Are SACCOs really transforming poor Ugandans?

by theceomaTop 10August 20, 2013February 20, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi  Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), if properly managed and run according to the principles, there’s no doubt they can increase financial inclusion in Uganda and ultimately transform Uganda’s economy….