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Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially launched the Infinite Card, its latest innovation aimed at their affluent clientele, who will benefit from the advantages of unparalleled financial flexibility. The card was recently unveiled during an exclusive high profile fine dining experience at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Arthur Kiwanuka, the Head of Affluent Banking, said the Infinite Card aims to revolutionize the way customers interact with their finances. Features include no annual fees, global acceptance, and enhanced rewards programs. Kiwanuka said, “Today marks a significant milestone for us. Our Infinite Card embodies our commitment to innovation and customer-centric banking, extending the world…
KAMPALA: Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Private Clients were recently hosted to an exclusive Fine Dining Party, showcasing the epitome of luxury and refinement at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The highly anticipated event brought together the crème de la crème of Ugandan corporates, featuring esteemed business leaders, influencers, and high-net-worth individuals who were treated to an exquisite culinary experience, with a carefully crafted menu featuring international cuisine and fine wines. The ambiance was electric, with soothing performances of renowned Soet Angel Kabera and Tshaka Mayanja’s Black Roots Academy of Soul band. The live music at the blue carpet session created an impeccable…
BY INNOCENT KIIZA Biira Ndobya, a 45-year-old mother of 12, leads a group of seven women in Base Camp village, Bulembia Division, Kasese Municipality. As a respected figure in her community, Biira is among the many women harnessing indigenous knowledge to combat climate change and treat diseases using local herbal remedies. Ndobya’s journey began with the teachings of her mother, a traditional healer who treated people using medicinal trees from their ancestral land. “I remember watching people come to our home, desperate for help, and seeing them return with gifts of food and chickens to thank my mother for curing…
The Uganda Police Force has today handed over 11 bodies of victims from the Kigogwa fire accident to their families at Mulago City Mortuary. The Right. Hon Prime Minister was represented by the Hon Minister of State For National Guidance Hon. Kabbyanga Baluku at the Handover ceremony. Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Moses Byaruhanga gave a technical report of how the whole process was handled noting that a total of 24 bodies, males (18) and females (6) have so far been handled which includes those died at Kigogwa, Kiruddu and Bombo Hospitals. Due to severe burns, the bodies were…
Days after he was caught in a now-viral social media video directing traffic in the rain, Police Constable Abdallah Tusiime is a major sensation among the Muslim community. Tumah-Tour Travels Limited has gifted him a fully funded first-class trip to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, something Tusiime says has been a long-cherished wish—and now an answered prayer. Umrah is an act of worship undertaken by Muslims, involving pilgrims who travel to Mecca. Tusiime’s dedication caught public attention after a video of him at work was shared on social media. Eric Mboowa, one of the netizens who shared the video,…
For the first time in history carbonated products like soda became more expensive than beer at the long awaited OBA Fest that happened over the weekend, thanks to unbeatable discounts offered by Flexipay. The festival, which kicked off on Friday, saw thousands of revelers flock the Munyonyo based Jahazi Pier to enjoy music, food, and drinks till the wee hours of Monday. However, what has left many attendees stunned is the pricing of soft drinks versus beer. A bottle of soda was retailing at UGX 3,000/-, while a bottle of beer is going for as low as UGX 1,000/-, strictly…
Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce a single tribunal under the National Tribunal Bill, 2024, on grounds that it contravenes Article 152 (3) of the Constitution. The Bill was intended to repeal the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, the Electricity Disputes Tribunal Act and all other Tribunals established by law. The Bill was tabled for Second Reading during plenary sitting on Thursday, 24 October 2024, wherein the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs presented its report that was followed by a minority report. In the minority report, Hon. Jonathan Odur (UPC, Erute County South) argued that extending the Bill to…
President Yoweri Museveni has donated 300 million Shillings to the Bonabagagawale-Nyekundiire Group to support farmers and older needy persons. Nyekundiire has over 180,000 members drawn from six districts which include Rukungiri, Rukiga, Ntungamo, Rubanda, Kabale and Kisoro. Peace Rugambwa Twinamatsiko, Nyekundiire Chairperson said Museveni’s 300 million shillings is part of the 4.5 billion pledge he made in the last presidential campaign period. According to Rugambwa, the President promised that the money was to come in instalments and he has now delivered 300 million shillings. Rugambwa, who addressed the media in Kampala said they are starting with priority areas which include…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated essential supplies and equipment worth UGX 26 million to two medical facilities in Nakaseke district to support maternal healthcare services. Butalangu Health Centre III and Wakyato Health Centre III received patient monitors, delivery beds, Doppler and Fetescopes, instrument sets for delivery, blood pressure machines, medical refrigerator, Mama Kits, and examination couches and Doppler’s ultra sound machines among other items. For the last three years, the bank has designated October as the L.O.V.E Month, during which it celebrates their customers and engages in activities that give back to the community through its Corporate Social Investment initiatives.…
Equity Bank, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), today officially kicked off the India-Uganda Trade Mission in Kampala. This two-day high-level event, from 22nd to 23rd October 2024, brings together a delegation of entrepreneurs from India and leading Ugandan business leaders to strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations. The trade mission focuses on key sectors including health, information technology, agriculture, energy, roads and transport, tourism, real estate and defence – industries critical to Uganda’s development and India’s expertise. The mission aims to foster new partnerships, increase investment, and enhance trade cooperation between India and Uganda. Through…