Rocket Health, which is expanding geographically across Uganda and into Kenya, also recently registered in the United States as Rocket Health Africa.

The VAT Act defines electronic services to mean the following when provided remotely; Websites, web-hosting or remote maintenance of programs and equipment, Software and the updating of software, Images, text and information, Access to databases, Self-education packages, Music, films and games including games of chance; or Political, cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific and other broadcasts...

The issue with sub-standard products on the Ugandan market, however, is still a sticky one that requires more robust action by Government, investors and the general public. In its annual performance highlights for FY2018/19, UNBS reported “447 consignments that did not meet standards. Estimated at Sh 29.1 billion (USD 7,856,604) were denied entry into Uganda thus protecting more than 5 million...

The American Chamber of Commerce of Uganda in partnership with DHL hosted a group of Ugandan Entrepreneurs for an E-Commerce Training discussing, “How best local SMEs can Promote their products internationally (USA)?” at Design Hub Kampala.

Push the limits. Everyone wins in this case. Doubled the employees, doubled the output for us, and faster time to market for our client. Not quite Rinse and Repeat. But it still worked out for everyone just the same.

The American Chamber of Commerce Uganda chapter has appointed new leadership under a new Board of Directors and a new General Manager, at its Annual General Meeting at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

Meg Hilbert Jaquay, Managing Director of Jakana Foods in Kawempe, takes over from Michael Dwayne Davis Jr., as President of AmCham, making history as Uganda’s first female President to lead a fully...

Since then, America has been a close partner, supporting almost every sector in Uganda’s development. Furthermore, American companies have been game changers, bringing major investments and services that have created thousands of jobs and improved the welfare of locals. These companies are too many to name and some of which are our members like Coca-cola, Ernst & Young, Sheraton Hotels, Price...

Uganda has in recent years stood out as a formidable attraction for foreign investors, growing her planned foreign direct investment (FDI) by 21% in 2019 to a record $ 1.3bn. This, however, dropped to $872.6 million in 2020 according to figures from the investment body.

In the midst of COVID-19, 4,951 farmers pursued new opportunity in the form of new market connections facilitated by Viable. Average farmer income increased by 61%. Based on the authenticity they saw in the opportunity, some farmers increased their total production efforts. We have facilitated grain trade with $ 235,027 through grain procurement fund scheme. This provides a holistic solution to...

“This solution is providing a one stop shop for both our customers and non-customers to support their mobile money transactions. NCBA is constantly looking to ease the banking experience for both our customers and prospective customers. We intend to constantly roll out more customer friendly products and services that are convenient and safe,” said NCBA Managing Director, Anthony Ndegwa.