Business

Alcon International Limited to pay the costs of the suit to NSSF. Justice Musa Ssekaana in his decision dated October 31st 2024 dismissed the suit saying that there was no cause of action and that the claim was time-barred under the Limitation Act Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High …

Police alleged that Mwanje caused financial loss to NSSF through fraudulent payments totaling 1.43 billion shillings and operated as Chief Finance Officer without a practicing certificate Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has quashed key findings and recommendations made by Parliament’s Select Committee on the …

Airtel Money Business Drives Performance. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and Airtel money services in 14 countries in Africa, has announced a robust growth in profitability driven by the Group’s refined strategy which is focused on delivering better experiences for customers across …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies, the global integrated energy says it is committed to supporting Uganda’s energy security agenda. It says that is demonstrated by the numerous renewable energy projects that it is developing in Uganda. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, TotalEnergies Uganda Deputy General Manager said the support towards solar …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) continued its strong advocacy for responsible drinking at this year’s Bell ObaFest through activations and messaging on moderation, zero tolerance for drunk driving, and environmental sustainability through eco-friendly waste management. The festival, which lasted 3 days accumulated 2 tonnes of waste …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has awarded Susan Kyokusiima, a farmer and bar owner from Mitoma District, a grand prize of sh50 million after she emerged the overall winner of the Laga Swagga national-wide campaign. The campaign, which ran for 3 months, has seen thousands of …

Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are set to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, and government officials and stakeholders have been conducting a series of meetings to attract investors ANALYSIS | MOHAMMED YUSUF | Kenya is hosting the Africa Football Business Summit to boost football and sports development across the …

COMMENTS | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | On Uganda’s recent Independence Day, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a young Uber driver. When I asked him how he felt about celebrating Independence Day, he replied, “Uganda feels more like a business than a home.” His sentiment was not one of detachment from his …

Over 7500 SACCOs targeted for the financial inclusion drive Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The West Nile community has been called upon to embrace digital transformation as a gateway to economic empowerment, citing Wendi mobile wallet as a key driver towards scaling up financial inclusion in the region. This …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, Rotary Uganda and My Tree Initiative Organization, have launched a schools greening programme aimed at engaging 90,000 students in planting and nurturing 120,000 trees across 183 primary schools. Under the theme “Sustainable Growing of 120,000 Trees in Primary Schools”, this Programme aims …