On a warm May afternoon in 2007, during a critical dialogue between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the late Hon. David Nalo,...
The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the...
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has authorized the procurement of a contractor for the long-awaited upgrade of the Kyenjojo (Kihura)–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi roads in western...
On Friday, November 15, 2024, Uganda took a significant step toward addressing climate change by launching its Alliance for Climate Forestry Compensation Strategy during the ongoing UN Climate Summit (COP29)...
The Rwandan government has renewed its commitment to promoting electric mobility by extending the zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25....
Rwanda’s vision of becoming a prominent financial hub makes a substantial advancement with the New Law nº 044/2024 of 30/05/2024 governing banks (the “Banking Act” or the “New Banking Act”)….
Extensive progress has been made on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, with the construction of a high-tech oil export terminal in Tanga – Tanzania, attaining crucial targets….
Following the approval of its new structure, the Bank of Uganda has made changes in its management structure as well as key changes in its top management. In the changes,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the very fabric of our society. Born from the pioneering work of computer scientists and visionaries, AI has evolved from…
The Parliamentary Appointments committee will on Thursday 4th July sit to vet Akol Edward, President Museveni’s appointee as the Auditor General. If approved by Parliament, Mr. Akol will be the…
The Department of State has publicly designated five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights. According to a U.S. State…
John R. Musinguzi, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, has been reappointed for a second 4-year term, CEO East Africa Magazine has learnt. He was first appointed in March…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda’s national savings scheme, has hit UGX 20 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), one and a half years ahead of schedule. The Fund…
To do or not to do a refinery for Uganda’s oil and gas finds, over and above the pipeline has been a major question for the country, but more importantly…
Permanent Secretaries and other accounting officers appearing before parliament to answer queries audit queries by the Auditor General should be treated with respect and fairness, Pius Bigirimana, Secretary to Judiciary…
