Business

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 300 small business operators have been evicted from Makerere University. This follows a Makerere University Council order in 2022 that all businesses vacate campus premises. The University Council’s decision was based on the findings that numerous business activities that were operating on  University …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In an effort to enhance road safety in Kampala, a ‘betPawa Boda-boda Road Safety Campaign’ has been launched. This initiative by betPawa, aims to address the pressing issue of road accidents, particularly involving boda boda riders who are among the most vulnerable groups to traffic …

SPECIAL FEATURE | CONSTRUCTION | Selecting the right roofing material is a pivotal decision for any construction project, and stone-coated tiles have risen in popularity due to their durability and aesthetic appeal according to Maclean Kukundakwe, the Head of Marketing at Uganda Baati. To make a wise investment, Kukundakwe says, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda Ltd shares commenced trading on the Uganda Securities Exchange this week amidst concern over the apparent lack of interest by Ugandans in investing in equities. The company’s Initial Public Offer attracted a 54.45 percent subscription, a sharp contrast with the IPOs of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has disclosed that 15,664 employers are not in compliance with their obligation to contribute funds for their employees, as mandated by the law. The revelation was made by Patrick Ayota, the NSSF Managing Director during a press conference …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has okayed the construction of an airport in Kidepo Valley National Park in the Karamoja sub-region. According to a statement from the Presidential Press Unit, Museveni okayed the move while meeting a delegation from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) in the region will be celebrated at an awards ceremony set for Sheraton Hotel Kampala on the 23rd of November 2023. This is the third edition of an event aimed primarily to honor the accomplishments of Non-Executive Directors who play a pivotal role …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Development Bank is partnering with the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development to launch a capacity development project to enhance trade in East Africa. The $1.56M EAC Trade Portal Enhancement Project will support …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The National Forestry Authority (NFA) in the Aswa range has initiated the auctioning of more than 5,326 bags of charcoal that were seized from illegal dealers in the Acholi sub-region. The Gulu Chief Magistrates Court ordered their disposal through a public auction. However, since …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economic indicators spell better conditions for the private sector and business compared to other countries in the region, according to an expert study, the Africa Trade Barometer (ATB). Uganda’s overall macroeconomic conditions are “average with a slight positive outlook relative to the other countries …