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Uganda Report

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Lilly Ajarova, CEO of Uganda Tourism Board, talks about the many investement opportunities Uganda provides in the tourism sector, such as investments in accomodation, tourism experiences, sports tourism and medical tourism. Continue
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September 14, 2023 |
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Alaa Zayed, Co-Founder and CEO at VAAL Real Estate Ghana, shares his vision for the company and discusses pioneering excellence in Ghana's real estate market and beyond. Continue
August 02, 2023 |
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Rakesh Rao, Group CEO of Crown Paints Kenya PLC, the number one paint manufacturing company in Kenya, discusses international presence and strategy. Continue
January 03, 2023 |
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Nilax Bhatt, Executive Director at Steel and Tube Industries Ltd (STIL), one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of quality steel products in Uganda and East Africa, talks about the Continue
June 17, 2022 |
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Moses Mugisha, Director of Leading Distillers, explains how the company came to be. From humble beginings, Leading Distillers turned into a prominent company in East Africa, boasting over 20 Continue
April 21, 2022 |
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Daniel Kamau, CEO of Fusion Group, a pioneering real estate investment and fund management company based in East Africa, gives an overview of the private equity firm. Continue
December 29, 2021 |
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Amit Sagar, CEO of Pearl Dairy Farms, explains what makes the company different from other dairy producers and how Lato Milk has become a leading brand in the Ugandan and East African dairy products Continue
November 22, 2021 |
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Annette Kimitei, Managing Director of Senaca East Africa, gives an overview of the company. Senaca operates in Kenya and Uganda and focuses on 4 main areas: man-guarding solutions, security Continue
September 08, 2021 |
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Dr Chirag Kotecha, Director at UMC Victoria Hospital, Avane Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic and Europa Pharmaceuticals, discusses the challenges to be faced by the healthcare sector in Uganda. Continue
August 18, 2021 |
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Lilly Ajarova, CEO of Uganda Tourism Board, talks about the many investement opportunities Uganda provides in the tourism sector, such as investments in accomodation, tourism experiences, sports Continue
June 30, 2021 |
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Indian entrepreneur Rajesh Chaplot talks about his business journey in Uganda and Africa. Rajesh Chaplot is the General Manager of Graphic Systems Uganda, the biggest packaging company in East Continue
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March 17, 2020 |
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Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, talks about the importance of doing business in a transparent and above board way, and explains what are the challenges implied. Continue
March 17, 2020 |
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Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, talks about his ambition to start mentoring young businesspeople and shares his vision for the future of Uganda. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Steven Kabagambe, Secretary General of Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI), explains why investors should consider Uganda as an investment destination. Continue
January 07, 2020 |
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Dr Ian Clarke, Owner and CEO of International Medical Group and Clarke Group, shares his assessment of the healthcare sector in Uganda and discusses investments in this area. He also gives an Continue
December 08, 2019 |
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Amos Nzeyi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Beverages Limited, talks about the business environment and explains how doing business in Uganda is far easier compared to other countries. Continue
January 03, 2023 |
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Nilax Bhatt, Executive Director at Steel and Tube Industries Ltd (STIL), one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of quality steel products in Uganda and East Africa, talks about the Continue
June 17, 2022 |
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Moses Mugisha, Director of Leading Distillers, explains how the company came to be. From humble beginings, Leading Distillers turned into a prominent company in East Africa, boasting over 20 Continue
June 30, 2021 |
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Indian entrepreneur Rajesh Chaplot talks about his business journey in Uganda and Africa. Rajesh Chaplot is the General Manager of Graphic Systems Uganda, the biggest packaging company in East Continue
September 15, 2020 |
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Dr. N. Venkata Krishnan, Managing Director of Katon Manufacturers Ltd, explains how the packaging sector is structured in Uganda. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Nashila Lalani, Executive Director of Roofings Group, discusses the importance of CSR for the steel manufacturing group. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Sikander Lalani, Chairman and CEO of Roofings Group, gives an overview of the group and shares his vision for the future. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Nilax Bhatt, Executive Director at Steel & Tube Industries Ltd (STIL), shares his assessment of the steel manufacturing sector in Uganda. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Paddy Muramiira, CEO of Crown Beverages Limited, shares his assessment of the soft drink sector in Uganda. Continue
January 08, 2020 |
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Moses Mugisha, Director of Leading Distillers, shares his assessment of the alcoholic beverages sector in Uganda and the region and explains how the company stands out from the competition. Continue
January 28, 2020 |
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Hamis Kiggundu, CEO and Director of Ham Enterprises U Ltd, discusses current projects in construction and agroprocessing. Continue
December 08, 2019 |
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Amos Nzeyi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Beverages Limited, discusses the importance of agriculture and tourism within the economy of Uganda. Continue
September 10, 2020 |
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Mumba Kalifungwa, CEO of ABSA Bank Uganda, explains what are the strenghts of the bank. ABSA Bank Uganda is part of ABSA Group, an African financial services group that is listed on the JSE in South Continue
January 29, 2020 |
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Maurice Amogola, CEO of Minet Uganda, presents Minet, one of the leading local insurance brokers both in Uganda and in the region. Continue
November 22, 2021 |
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Annette Kimitei, Managing Director of Senaca East Africa, gives an overview of the company. Senaca operates in Kenya and Uganda and focuses on 4 main areas: man-guarding solutions, security Continue
April 07, 2021 |
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Ramesh Babu, Managing Director at Kiboko Group of Companies, gives a brief history of the Group and talks about Kiboko’s main activities, mentioning key areas such as pharmaceutical distribution Continue
October 08, 2020 |
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Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, explains what inspired him to get into the field of education. Makerere University, the Harvard of Africa, is Uganda’s largest Continue
September 10, 2020 |
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Ron Kawamara, CEO of Jumia Uganda, the leading ecommerce platform in the country, shares his vision for the company in three years’ time. Continue
January 27, 2020 |
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Isaac Serukenya, CEO of Newplan, gives an overview of the company. Newplan is a leading consultancy firm that has been present in Uganda and the region for 25 years. Continue
January 23, 2020 |
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Dr Elly Karuhanga, Senior Partner at Kampala Associated Advocates, gives an overview of KAA, the largest partnership and most effective law firm in Uganda. Continue
September 08, 2021 |
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Dr Chirag Kotecha, Director at UMC Victoria Hospital, Avane Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic and Europa Pharmaceuticals, discusses the challenges to be faced by the healthcare sector in Uganda. Continue
April 07, 2021 |
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Ramesh Babu, Managing Director at Kiboko Group of Companies, gives a brief history of the Group and talks about Kiboko’s main activities, mentioning key areas such as pharmaceutical distribution Continue
March 12, 2021 |
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Khushboo Vadodaria, Operations Director at Rene Industries Limited, shares her vision for the future of the leading pharmaceutical company in Uganda and East Africa. Continue
March 05, 2021 |
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Khushboo Vadodaria, Operations Director at Rene Industries Limited, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals in Uganda, explains what makes a family business different from other companies. Continue
March 03, 2021 |
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Khushboo Vadodaria, Operations Director at Rene Industries Limited, discusses the challenges to be faced by the pharmaceutical company in Uganda. Continue
March 01, 2021 |
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Khushboo Vadodaria, Operations Director at Rene Industries Limited, a leading company in the health and pharma sector in Uganda, presents the company’s current projects. Continue
February 26, 2021 |
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Khushboo Vadodaria, Operations Director at Rene Industries Limited, discusses the effects of the recent Coronavirus pandemic on the economy and the pharmaceutical sector in Uganda, and explains how Continue
January 29, 2021 |
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Khushboo Vadodaria, Operations Director at Rene Industries Limited, talks about the opportunities generated by the COVID pandemic and discusses how it affected the pharmaceutical industry in Uganda, Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Nevin Bradford, Executive Director and CEO of Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited, shares his assessment of the pharmaceutical sector in Uganda and Africa. Continue
January 23, 2020 |
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Rishi Vadodaria, Managing Director of Rene Industries Limited, shares his assessment of the pharmaceutical sector in Uganda. Continue
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December 29, 2021 |
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Amit Sagar, CEO of Pearl Dairy Farms, explains what makes the company different from other dairy producers and how Lato Milk has become a leading brand in the Ugandan and East African dairy products Continue
November 10, 2020 |
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Amos Tindyebwa, Managing Director of Fresh Cuts Limited, the leading meat processor in Uganda, discusses the launch of Fresh Cuts’ online platform. Continue
October 02, 2020 |
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Dr Ian Clarke, Founder of Muhangi Hills Coffee (Clarke Group), explains what was his goal getting into the coffee sector in Uganda. Continue
September 15, 2020 |
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Khalid Kadala, Managing Director of Nkoola Agencies International Ltd, mentions some of the success stories he is proud of. In Uganda, Nkoola Agencies is one of the leading exporters of yellow Continue
September 14, 2020 |
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Shannie Miiro, CEO of DDSL (Dilocs Development Services Limited), explains why Uganda is a good place for farming and agriculture. Continue
August 26, 2020 |
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Chariton Namuwoza, CEO of Bio Nile (U) Ltd, a company specialized in healthy, natural and organic products, explains what are his competitive advantages. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Brian Rwabwogo, CEO and Technical Director of Reco Industries Limited, shares his assessment of the agricultural and agroprocessing sector in Uganda. Continue
February 28, 2020 |
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Abid Alam, Managing Director of Alam Group, gives an overview of the sugar market in Uganda and explains what are the competitive advantages of the group in this area. Continue
January 28, 2020 |
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Hamis Kiggundu, CEO and Director of Ham Enterprises U Ltd, discusses current projects in construction and agroprocessing. Continue
January 08, 2020 |
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Hrishikesa Madhvani, Managing Director of Madhvani Group, one of the largest diversified private-sector groups in East Africa, shares his assessment of the sugar industry in Uganda. Continue
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March 09, 2020 |
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Amos Masaba Wekesa, Founder and CEO of Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges, gives an overview of both companies and explains why Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges are key players when it comes Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Alykhan Allibhai, Director of Operations at The Seventeen Apartment-Hotel, explains how the apartment hotel stands out from the competition and why potential clients should choose The Seventeen. Continue
January 24, 2020 |
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Sanjeev Tiwari, General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn in Kampala, presents the hotel. Continue
January 17, 2020 |
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Billy Ssali, Managing Director of Active African Vacations and Founder & CEO of Self Drive Uganda, gives an overview of the many tourist attractions the country as to offer. Continue
January 17, 2020 |
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Billy Ssali, Managing Director of Active African Vacations and Founder & CEO of Self Drive Uganda, gives an overview of Active African Vacations and explains why tourists should choose the Continue
January 17, 2020 |
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Billy Ssali, Managing Director of Active African Vacations and Founder & CEO of Self Drive Uganda, explains what are the different types of tourists that come to visit Uganda, and shares his Continue
January 17, 2020 |
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Billy Ssali, Managing Director of Active African Vacations and Founder & CEO of Self Drive Uganda, mentions some of the challenges to be faced within the tourism industry. Continue
January 13, 2020 |
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Patrick Bitature, Chairman of Simba Group, a leading East African conglomerate with interests in telecom, energy production, mining, media, real estate, travel and leisure, shares his philosophy on Continue
January 10, 2020 |
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Ephraim Kamuntu, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, explains what are the major treasures to be discovered in Uganda. Continue
December 08, 2019 |
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Amos Nzeyi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Beverages Limited, discusses the importance of agriculture and tourism within the economy of Uganda. Continue
October 08, 2020 |
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Judy Rugasira, Managing Director of Knight Frank Uganda, a leading independent real estate consultancy, explains how the company is turning COVID-19 challenges into opportunities, mentioning some Continue
September 18, 2020 |
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Obbo Benard, CEO of BCCC, explains what makes the company stand out from the competition. BCCC is a Ugandan organization that specializes in design, engineering, project management and construction. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Shem Sabiti Bageine, Managing Director at Bageine and Company Ltd, gives an overview of the real estate investment consultancy services firm. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Mathias Kasujja, CEO of Kasthew Group, shares his assessment of the construction sector in Uganda and explains why ready-mix concrete is the way forward. Continue
January 30, 2020 |
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Lawrence Okumu, Managing Director of Rayna Group of Companies, gives an overview of the construction sector in Uganda, the fastest growing and most stable sector in the country. He also explains how Continue
January 28, 2020 |
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Hamis Kiggundu, CEO and Director of Ham Enterprises U Ltd, discusses current projects in construction and agroprocessing. Continue
January 07, 2020 |
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Rajiv Ruparelia, Director of Ruparelia Group, explains what makes the Group different from other companies. Continue
December 08, 2019 |
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Pradip Karia, Chairman and Managing Director of Property Services Limited, a leading commercial, industrial and residential property developer in Uganda, presents Property Services. Continue
August 26, 2020 |
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Proscovia Nabbanja, CEO of UNOC (Uganda National Oil Company Limited), shares her vision for the future of the company in the medium term. Continue
September 14, 2020 |
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JP Ssemyalo, Founder of Pebuu Africa, a Pan-African electronic depositing and bill payment solution provider that allows for everyday cash payments, talks about his business development strategy in Continue
September 14, 2020 |
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Vincent Tumwijukye, CEO of FutureLink Technologies Ltd, explains why investors looking to invest in the space of financial inclusion in Uganda should consider FutureLink. Continue
March 17, 2020 |
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Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, shares his assessment of the telecom sector in Uganda. Continue
March 17, 2020 |
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Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, explains what is the company’s main competitive advantage and how MTN stands out from the competition. Continue
March 17, 2020 |
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Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, discusses partnerships with young entrepreneurs and reputable international companies. Continue
March 17, 2020 |
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Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, talks about the importance of doing business in a transparent and above board way, and explains what are the challenges implied. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Allan Rwakatungu, CEO and Founder of Xente Tech Limited, shares his assessment of the e-payments and e-commerce sector in Uganda. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Princess Shamirah Kimbugwe, Country Manager of Cellulant Uganda, explains how the company stands out from the competition. Continue
January 13, 2020 |
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Patrick Bitature, Chairman of Simba Group, a leading East African conglomerate with interests in telecom, energy production, mining, media, real estate, travel and leisure, shares his philosophy on Continue
September 14, 2020 |
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Joram Nyanzi, Country Director at Fracht Uganda SMC Ltd, mentions some success stories. Fracht Uganda, a subsidiary of Fracht Switzerland Group, has become one of the leading freight forwarders, Continue
September 14, 2020 |
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Masaba 'Mas' Yunus, Founder and CEO of Track24, a leading provider of fleet management solutions, explains what are the competitive advantages of the company. Continue
March 18, 2020 |
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Ismael Isabirye, Managing Director at Musita Investments Ltd, explains how the company stands out from the competition and why customers should come to them when they require a one stop logistics Continue
March 18, 2020 |
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Ismael Isabirye, Managing Director at Musita Investments Ltd, discusses partnership opportunities and shares his vision for Musita to become the leading logistics services provider in Uganda and the Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Hitesh Shah, Managing Director of Union Logistics Uganda Ltd, explains how the company stands out from the competition. Continue
March 09, 2020 |
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Prof. Sandy Stevens Tickodri-Togboa, Executive Chairman of Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), discusses the birth of the automotive sector in Uganda. Continue
January 27, 2020 |
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Geoffrey Bihamaiso Baitwa, Group Managing Director of Bro Group Holdings, shares his assessment of the logistics sector in Uganda, mentioning challenges and latest trends. Continue