Investment

Uganda’s Access mobile scoops innovativeness grant

by theceomaICTThe Big StoryFebruary 6, 2014February 6, 2014

By Our Reporter A local Ugandan startup going by the brand name Access mobile, which is focusing on agriculture and health care industries has been awarded the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative…

Tour Guide 2014: Top 10 must visit places in Uganda

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 6, 2014February 6, 2014

The CEO team  Uganda is the undisputed Pearl of Africa for it is not only endowed with numerous natural resources but also its social cultural settings set it apart. In no particular…

Victoria University to revolutionize Uganda’s University education

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 5, 2014February 5, 2014

By Patrick Kagenda  Shortly after being acquired from its original founders, Victoria University, which now is the first downtown University in Uganda`s capital Kampala, has promised to revolutionize university education in the country…

Business women end one day EAC integration meet

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 5, 2014February 5, 2014

By our Reporter   A one day women business meeting organized by TradeMark East Africa in partnership with iCON Enterprise Foundation (formerly iCON Women & Young People’s Leadership Academy) themed:…

Airtel Uganda partners with KCCA, British Council to promote e-learning

by theceomaICTFebruary 5, 2014February 5, 2014

By Patrick Kagenda  Uganda`s second biggest telecom company by subscriber base Airtel Uganda has partnered with the British council to offer high quality e-learning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)’s Nakasero Primary…

Why you should embrace insurance in 2014

by theceomaTop 10February 4, 2014February 4, 2014

By Silvia Nyambura On 5th July 2013, Edward Gakwaya the Director of Muhabura Coaches lost 2 buses to a fire while on a routine servicing trip to the garage. According…

Private Sector to strengthen road safety

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 4, 2014February 4, 2014

Silvia Nyambura  Safeway Rightway Uganda Chapter  a nonprofit organization comprised of several players in the private sector and registered under the ministry of internal affairs has invested US$ 300,000 in…

Government of Uganda , World Bank sign economic competitiveness agreement

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 4, 2014February 4, 2014

Silvia Nyambura  Uganda`s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has signed a US$ 100 million line of credit with the World Bank to fund the Private Sector Competiveness and…

2014 outlook: Cut-throat competition expected in Soft Drinks and Beer Industry

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 3, 2014February 3, 2014

By Patrick Kagenda  During the last quarter of 2013, the soft drinks industry underwent a major shake-up after Riham Cola and Azam Cola entered into the Uganda soft drinks market. While Riham…

Kalyegira sets priorities as new CAPITAL MARKETS AUTHORITY boss

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 3, 2014February 3, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi  Towards the end of 2013, Japheth Katto, announced that he would be retiring as Chief Executive Officer  (CEO) at the Uganda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), after serving…