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Katikkiro Mayiga assures farmers of benefits from coffee registration exercise

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024

The Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has assured coffee farmers in the kingdom that the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) registration exercise will bring numerous benefits to their…

ICGU and Grant Thornton Uganda launch 3rd edition of Corporate Governance Awards

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 6, 2024September 10, 2024

The Institute of Corporate Governance Uganda (ICGU) in collaboration with Grant Thornton Uganda have officially launched  the 3rd Corporate Governance Awards 2024 under the theme; “Recognizing Resilience and Sustainable Impact”…

Uganda’s coffee industry gears up for EU deforestation regulation

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and the National Task Force held a crucial meeting with journalists to discuss the upcoming European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Uganda’s preparedness to…

dfcu Bank champions success of female entrepreneurs through GROW project partnership

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

dfcu Bank has been unveiled as one of the key financial institutions that will champion and  implement the GROW project across Uganda. GROW stands for Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity…

Jose Chameleone serves great memories at ‘Legend in Gold’ concert, with I&M Bank on his side

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Legendary singer Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone, put on one of his best shows in recent times as he marked 25 years in the industry, at his sold-out “Legend in…

I&M Bank, UBL boost two-day ABBA Re-Björn Concert slated for next weekend

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024

The UK’s leading ABBA tribute act, ABBA Re-Björn, is set to rock Kampala on Friday, 6th and Saturday, 7th September 2024, in what will be their debut performance in Uganda….

Joanita Mukasa Menya named Vivo Energy Uganda’s first-ever female Managing Director 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, announced today that it has appointed Joanita Mukasa Menya its Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda. She…

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How PostBank is getting smarter with Artificial Intelligence

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsThought LeadershipAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Over the past decade, the banking industry has been part of the digital age continuously adapting the latest technology innovations to redefine how customers interact with banks.  The digital age,…

dfcu’s 60 Acts of Kindness: Bank commits support to disabled children 

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

dfcu Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming lives, businesses, and communities across Uganda through its “60 Acts of Kindness” staff campaign with all the Bank’s staff around the country…

How Equity’s UGX 130 billion loan book has helped commercialise small-holder farmers into vibrant agri-business owners

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

With more than two-thirds of Uganda’s population dependent on agriculture for a livelihood and a rapidly expanding population, investing in agriculture does not only boost food security but can also…