Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Railways Corporation Central workshop in Nalukolongo, a Kampala suburb is being prepared to assist the government and Oil Companies in Oil and Gas electrical and welding activities. Dr Charles Kateeba, the Executive Director of Uganda Railways Corporation says the workshop has been equipped with …
Read More »French retail chain Carrefour to open outlet in Kampala
The operator will fill the gap created by the exit of Nakumatt and Uchumi Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Competition among chain stores in Uganda is set to tighten with the coming of a new player, Carrefour from France. Proprietors are planning to open two stores in Kampala soon, …
Read More »Pioneer easy bus negotiates fresh contract terms with KCCA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pioneer Easy Bus Company is in fresh talks with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for expansion of its operations to most parts of Kampala. The Company is eyeing a concession covering up to 80 percent of Kampala city before the arrival of Tondeka Metro, a …
Read More »Africa tax body targets online companies
How can African countries increase tax revenues to fund their budgets and reduce donor dependency? This is the general question that African countries have dealt with over the years in response to the growing demand for services by the population. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | At the 4th international …
Read More »Sheraton celebrates Christmas in November
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country enters the festive season, Sheraton Kampala Hotel has not waited and is already celebrating Christmas with a time-honored tradition of Christmas lighting and decoration to set the mood and tone for the festival. Although the calendar stills read November, there are …
Read More »Mariam Nampeera Mbowa appointed Tullow Uganda boss
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, Tullow’s Associate General Counsel in Uganda, has been promoted and appointed Country Manager for Tullow Uganda and will assume duties on New Year’s Day. Jimmy Mugerwa, currently MD Tullow Uganda has been promoted to become Tullow Group’s Corporate Head of Infrastructure …
Read More »Inside Uganda’s mobile phone, laptop assembly plant
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To get just one working mobile phone device fitted together from series of metallic and plastic components screwed takes many hands and heads working together for several hours if not minutes. At every stage of assembly, all Mobile phone components must be carefully tested …
Read More »Minister calls for civility in Uganda-Rwanda impasse
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of State for Regional Affairs Philemon Mateke has said outbursts will not solve the impasse between Uganda and Rwanda. Mateke, who delivered an address at the Uganda Council of Foreign Relations on Thursday at Protea hotel, was tasked to explain what was going on …
Read More »HEALTH: Why NSSF wants raise from 15% to 17%
➡ #NSSF Propsals on #NationalHealthInsuranceBill2019 ✳ Employers extra 1% contribution for health ✳ Employees extra 1% for health ✳ Total contributions move from 15% to 17% ✳ Money to build, stock & equip Health Centres ✳ New 1% charge on minimum wage of shs130,000 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | …
Read More »Uganda-Rwanda border closure takes toll on silverfish market
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Silverfish traders and processors at Kiyindi Landing site in Buikwe District have decried the drop in prices, partly as a result of the closure of the Uganda-Rwanda border. Rwanda closed its border to Uganda earlier in February this year and also blocked its nationals …
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