Ojangole announces the latest Fitch assessment during a news conference during mid-week at the UDBL headquarters in Kampala
Business, Finance, Financial Services, Investment

Fitch gives Uganda Development Bank thumbs up

February 14

Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s ‘Big Three’ credit ratings agencies, has given Uganda Development Bank […]

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PwC suggests ways have to be found quickly to raise the local cover to repay loans in US dollars for new infrastructure.
Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy

PwC says government running out of room over rising debt

February 12

PwC Uganda, part of the international financial services consultancy group, has expressed concerns about Uganda’s rising […]

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Eng. Muloni said the likely date is financial year 2021/22
Companies, Energy, Hydrocarbons, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy

Uganda in no hurry to begin oil production

February 8

The government has once again pushed back the year when First Oil would begin flowing to […]

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Helios Towers Africa are one of the firms considering the options for IPOs in 2019
Business, Communications, Companies, Infrastructure, Investment, Technology & Telecoms

$10 billion may change hands in next African telecom revamp

February 6

Several telecom infrastructure companies operating in Africa have hired financial advisers as owners look towards further […]

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Abe (second right) showcases the latest product flanked by other Kansai Plascon officials on Tuesday
Business, Companies, Infrastructure, Investment, Markets, Trade & Industry

Kansai introduces mosquito repellent paint for Uganda

February 6

Kansai Plascon, a subsidiary of the Japanese-based Kansai Paint Company, recently stepped up its product range […]

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Bin Sulayem said on Monday, the DP World logistics park in Rwanda will reduce costs across the country and the region as a whole.
Business, Infrastructure, Investment, Trade & Industry, Transport

Dubai Ports CEO touts proposed $80m Rwanda facility

January 21

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the Chairman and CEO of DP World, the international ports operator has […]

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Business, Companies, Finance, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Investment

Uganda tax collector told to live up to its taller profile

January 21

January 21, 2019—Over the weekend, President Yoweri Museveni officially opened the new 22-storey headquarters of the […]

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Amb. Mfumukeko (fourth right) thanked EAC staff for their dedication and professionalism
Finance, Investment, Markets, Policy, Trade & Industry

East African Community SG sidesteps politics to target growth

January 16

Amb Liberat Mfumukeko, the East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, has given an upbeat view of […]

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Kagina (right) said the government has in this financial year set aside $35 million for compensation in the $1.1 billion project.
Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Land & Agriculture, Transport

Government swift on compensation for new Kampala-Jinja Expressway

January 16

Half of the people along the proposed $1.1 billion Kampala-Jinja Expressway (KJE) have been financially compensated […]

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Finance, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Investment

World Bank invites applicants for top job despite American grip

January 14

January 14, 2018—The World Bank has formally invited applications for the position of President in the […]

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