Absa Bank Uganda appoints Keith Kalyegira as Board Chairperson
Absa Uganda’s Board of Directors has appointed of Keith Kalyegira as the new Chairman of the Board, effective 1 March 2025. Keith is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and private sectors. Keith previously
Mezo Noir reopens after mysterious death of Martha Ahumuza Murari
Mezo Noir, a popular hangout place in Kololo, has reopened barely ten days after closure. The Closure followed mysterious death of Martha Ahumuza Murari. Ahumuza, a recent graduate of Isbat University, reportedly collapsed in the manager’s office at Mezo Noir, a nightclub in Kololo. She was rushed to the ICU
Court Orders Black-Market Records to Pay Shs 130 million to Bruno K for Copyright Infringement
The Commercial division of High Court has ordered Black-Market Records to pay Shs 130 million to singer Kiggundu Bruno, popularly known as Bruno K, for copyright infringement and fraud. In 2022, Bruno K sued Black Market Records Entertainment-SMC LTD, Singleton Cedric Lychern, Kisame Shadrack Shagaf, and Black-Market Media LLC T
MTN Uganda joins Autism awareness walk in Kampala, reaffirms commitment to inclusion
MTN Uganda participated in the World Autism Awareness Day commemoration today, joining the Autism Society of Uganda and other stakeholders in a solidarity walk in Kampala aimed at raising awareness and advocating for inclusivity. The event underscored the importance of policy support, access to specialized services, and increased societal awareness
URA to Collect Record Revenue as Budget Allocation Rises
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been tasked with collecting over Shs 36.71 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year to finance government activities. This target surpasses the Shs 31.369 trillion set for the current financial year, 2024/25. The announcement was made by Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, during
Uganda Breweries Contributes Shs 100m towards 100th Rotary District 9213 Conference
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has contributed Shs 100 million towards the 100th Rotary Uganda District 9213 Conference, slated to take place from 9th to 12th April 2025 at Civil Service College in Jinja. Speaking at the event to announce the sponsorship package, the Uganda Breweries Managing Director, Andrew Kilonzo, said
Ugandans Gain Advanced Welding Skills Through EACOP’s Orbital Training
Uganda’s oil sector is expected to create up to 160,000 jobs, with a significant portion requiring specialised technical skills. In line with this demand, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) recently launched an advanced orbital welding training program to equip local engineers and welders with the expertise needed for
Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Capital Contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana
In a significant development for Africa’s energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). This milestone represents 44% of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) members to initiate the bank’s operations. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary
Business Mogul Sudhir Ruparelia Warns of AI Deepfake Scam Impersonating Him
Prominent business tycoon and Ruparelia Group Chairman, H.E. Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has raised an alarm over a scam involving fraudsters using artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic his voice in videos circulating online. In a message to his networks, friends, and business associates, Dr. Sudhir cautioned the public to remain vigilant,
NIRA Acquires High-Tech National ID Card Printing Machines
In a significant step toward improving service delivery, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has acquired four high-tech card printing machines, each capable of producing up to 3,000 national IDs per hour. These machines are expected to enhance efficiency and significantly reduce the turnaround time for national ID processing.
