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2 December 2025, 10:08 am
Youth hail Shumuk Group boss for transforming their lives
By Ronald Ssemagonja Young people employed by the Shumuk Group of Companies have praised the organisation’s Executive Director, Mukesh Shukla, for creating opportunities that they say have transformed their lives. According to several staff members who spoke anonymously in Kampala,…
28 November 2025, 10:28 am
ACCA hosts stakeholders’ roundtable on commitment to sustainability
By Ronald Ssemagonja Leaders from various institutions convened yesterday at Serena Hotel in Kampala for a stakeholders’ roundtable organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a global body for professional accountants. The meeting was held under the theme…
24 November 2025, 9:48 am
Museveni, Ruto launch $500 million Devki mega steel plant in Tororo
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Kenya’s President William Ruto yesterday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the USD 500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Tororo District, marking a major step toward job creation and industrialisation…
24 October 2025, 2:51 pm
Pearl Bank partners with TotalEnergies to boost financial inclusion through Wend…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to bring more Ugandans into the money economy, Pearl Bank (formerly Post Bank) has launched a new financial inclusion initiative in partnership with TotalEnergies Uganda. The launch event was held today in Kampala.…
25 September 2025, 4:42 pm
MTN Uganda launches “The Power of Borderless” to simplify international tran…
By Ronald Ssemagonja MTN Uganda has today unveiled a new promotion, “The Power of Borderless”, aimed at simplifying transactions for its customers, particularly those engaging in international payments. The launch event took place in Kampala, with company representatives and business…
30 August 2025, 10:09 am
Business community recognised at people’s choice quality awards in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja The business community in Uganda was celebrated for its contribution to job creation and national development during the People’s Choice Quality Awards held yesterday at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. The Minister of Gender, Labour and…
15 July 2025, 7:28 pm
Bodaboda union, Spiro launch drive to distribute 2,000 e-bikes to riders
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to boost development among Bodaboda riders in Uganda, the Bodaboda Union—the umbrella body for riders in the country—has partnered with Spiro, a company specialising in electric bikes, to distribute a total of 2,000…
14 July 2025, 7:49 pm
People’s opinions on Museveni’s PDM Kampala tour this week
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni has today embarked on a regional monitoring tour of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kampala district. The president began his tour at Busega Market, where he met with several traders. The tour is…
19 May 2025, 7:42 pm
Victoria University applauds Uganda airlines after launching first direct flight…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As one of the strategies to expand Uganda Airlines’ routes, yesterday, the Airline launched its direct flight to London. A ceremony which was held at Entebbe international airport and several dignitaries, graced the event. The flights are…
13 May 2025, 4:32 pm
KACITA accuses URA of using impostors to negotiate on behalf of traders
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has accused the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of allegedly deploying impostors to pose as traders and negotiate tax matters on behalf of the business community. Speaking during a press conference held…