Investment

2014, a decisive year for Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector

by theceomaThe Big StoryFebruary 3, 2014February 3, 2014

By Silvia Nyambura The discovery of oil in Uganda, if well utilized will definitely transform the economy. According to Tullow oil  the company contracted to do the exploration in partnership…

Shilling ends month stable as BoU ponders likely CBR direction for Feb 2014

by theceomaThe Big StoryJanuary 31, 2014January 31, 2014

By Patrick Kagenda  The shilling opened the trading week ended Jan 31, 2014, strong against the dollar trading at Ushs 2450/75 in a market characterized by low market activity. At…

Hill+Knowlton Strategies to support Chinese businesses in Africa

by theceomaThe Big StoryJanuary 30, 2014January 30, 2014

Silvia Nyambura  With the increase in business relations between African governments and China, Hill+Knowlton (H+K)Strategies Africa a member of advertising and PR firm Scan Group has announced the launch of…

MTN records increase in business during festive season

by theceomaThe Big StoryJanuary 30, 2014January 30, 2014

Silvia Nyambura  MTN Uganda has announced that it recorded an increase in SMS traffic by 1 million from 14 million to 15 million for the festive period between December,24, 2013…

RVR automates track maintenance

by theceomaICTThe Big StoryJanuary 29, 2014January 29, 2014

By Our Reporter As RVR strengthens its resolve to turn around the 100 year old Uganda-Kenya railway line, and overhaul it to make it worth, through quality workmanship, the Railway…

Banking: Two new banks and more headache for the industry

by theceomaTop 10January 27, 2014January 27, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi The transition of Finance Trust (MDI) into a commercial bank and the entry of Commercial Bank of Africa brings the total number of banks in Uganda to…

Want to invest in real estate? Demand for residential real estate on the rise- Knight Frank Report

by theceomaThe Big StoryJanuary 27, 2014January 27, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi A Knight Frank Uganda Market Update Report conducted in Quarter 3 & 4, 2013 reveals that Uganda’s property sector is showing signs of recovery, albeit challenges, thanks…

Uganda Shilling end trading week stronger

by theceomaThe Big StoryJanuary 24, 2014January 24, 2014

By Patrick Kagenda The Uganda shilling  opened the trading week ended Jan. 24, 2014, on a stable note and maintained a stable trading with a strong tone breaking through the…

Investors guide 2014: Top 10 Investment opportunities in Uganda

by theceomaThe Big StoryJanuary 24, 2014January 24, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi  Uganda has been able to achieve stable annual economic growth averaging 7% per annum since the year 2007, making Uganda one of the fastest growing economies in East…

Top 10 CEOs who could face a rough 2014

by theceomaThe Big StoryJanuary 24, 2014January 24, 2014

By Taddewo Senyonyi   Every January, The CEO Magazine predicts a set of CEOs who are expected to face a rough year, over the years, we have been spot on, with…