Equity Bank expands support for women in SMEs
Equity Bank expands support for women in SMEs MASAKA, Uganda — Equity Bank has expanded its support for women in micro business through its Abakyala Ku Ntiiko initiative, which aims to empower women with financial literacy, access to capital and networking opportunities. The second edition...
Rethinking waste: Can Uganda’s textile upcycling inspire an EAC-wide shift?
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail For Uganda, upcycling waste textiles could create green jobs, with novice tailors earning US$4.6 per day and professionals making up to US$17.9 per day. However, to fully realize this opportunity, policy support, and investment in recycling infrastructure is vital. Equally, stakeholder collaboration will...
Vantage wins appeal against businessman Bitature over unpaid debt
Vantage wins appeal against businessman Bitature over unpaid debt Patrick Bitature is a Ugandan entrepreneur and business thought leader (PHOTO /Courtesy) KAMPALA – Ugandan businessman Patrick Bitature has lost another court battle against Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership, a South African-based venture capital fund, over...
CONFIRMED: MTN to complete separation of Fintech unit from listed business before June
AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big Story CONFIRMED: MTN to complete separation of Fintech unit from listed business before June by Paul MurungiMarch 18, 2025March 20, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More MTN Group top executives_ Sylvia Mulinge, MTN Uganda CEO and Ralph Mupita, MTN...
How a Chance Meeting Between Francis Kamulegeya and a Deaf Childhood Friend 23 Years Ago, is Changing Lives of the Deaf Community in Uganda What started as a chance encounter between Francis Kamulegeya and his childhood friend 23 years ago has grown into Masaka School for the Deaf—a beacon of hope, empowerment, and inclusion for deaf children in Uganda. From just 12 students in 2005 to over 500 lives transformed, the school now stands at a pivotal moment as it celebrates 20 years on March 22. With vocational training, sustainability projects, and a growing impact, the future is even brighter. Join the movement—sponsor, donate, volunteer, and help change the lives of deaf children for generations to come, as CEO East Africa Magazine’s Muhereza Kyamutetera writes.
The Big Story How a Chance Meeting Between Francis Kamulegeya and a Deaf Childhood Friend 23 Years Ago, is Changing Lives of the Deaf Community in Uganda What started as a chance encounter between Francis Kamulegeya and his childhood friend 23 years ago has grown into...
The hidden cost of Uganda’s love for second-hand clothing
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Uganda’s booming second-hand clothing market supports thousands of livelihoods but generates massive textile waste, with up to 48 tonnes discarded daily, most of it ending up in landfills. While informal waste collectors and tailors repurpose some textiles, the country lacks structured recycling systems,...
AIM Congress 2025 to host forums tackling global market challenges and investment trends
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail AIM Congress will conduct meetings delving into pressing economic issues, investment opportunities, and sustainable growth. Delegates to learn from dedicated investment forums for India, Japan, China, and Russia. Japan Investment Forum poised to celebrate the country’s leadership in advanced technology and sustainability. AIM...
AFROPAC Assembly Seeks to Combat Illicit Financial Flows
AFROPAC Assembly Seeks to Combat Illicit Financial Flows Ugandan Speaker of Parliament Anita Among addresses the 5th Assembly of the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) in Kampala, calling on lawmakers to unite against illicit financial flows that drain Africa of an estimated US$88...
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