03 October 2024 Experts are upbeat Uganda can ably improve its export volume and secure regional and international markets by adopting business networking and referral system. Statistics indicate that Uganda’s exports increased to 785 USD million in July from 718.60 USD million in June 2024. The National Director Business Network International Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka says through referrals Ugandan business owners can connect with regional , continental and international markets hence growing their businesses. “Members have started to benefit from the global community when they travel to India, Dubai , China , India and Americas for business , they are able to actually to connect with the business owners who are willing to help them succeed in business” said Kibuuka. Speaking during the launch of Legacy, the 11th Chapter of Business Network International Uganda, Kibuuka states that this exposure confirms that for Ugandan business , BNI is a proven solution to helping them grow, large marketing , get exclusivity and tap in to huge markets. She is optimistic this will in the end increase the number of Ugandans conducting business on the international level which will consequently grow the country’s export volume. The In-charge Chapter Launching at BNI Suzan Nambi says this chapter is tasked with building businesses that will live beyond their founders hence creating a legacy. “We are building businesses that are going to live beyond the founders, make a name for themselves become known and trusted brands in the local and international markets , BNI gives us the platform to support them” Nambi stated. The big dream is help these SMEs realize 250 million shillings in referrals a year. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
03 October 2024 President Yoweri Museveni is urging institutions of higher learning to refine their courses in order to churn out students who are capable of addressing emerging challenges and promoting the modern development agenda. Museveni was at Makerere University today to install Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the chancellor of the university. The president also re-opened the Makerere University main building which underwent renovation after being burnt two years ago. The president says that the modern student should be able to provide solutions to the challenges at hand. Museveni says universities should help generate the eight volume of jobs for the unemployed youth The new chancellor Dr. Kiyonga says that he intends to promote linkages between Government and the University but also ensure that graduates provide practical solutions to communities. On his part the vice chancellor Dr. Barnabas Nawangwe revealed future plans from the university to support the Agriculture Sector and the Parish Development model.
03 October 2024 Lawyers representing the 36 FDC members on terrorism charges, have decided to petition the constitutional court seeking to have their clients released for proper medical examination and medication and return of their confiscated property. This after Prosecution’s Richard Birivumbuka failed to turn up in court as expected and thus not complying with the earlier orders of the Court to have the 36 examined, produce medical reports and return their personal property not considered as exhibits like phones, laptops and documents. Their lawyer Erias Lukwago told Nakawa Court Grade One Magistrate Jonathan Tiyo that the Prosecution’s conduct in this case is an abuse of the law, and they are going to petition either the constitutional court or the high court. Magistrate Tiyo said he had instructions to adjourn the matter to 17th October 2024 and further remanded the accused 36 FDC members to Luzira prison as investigations into their case continue. One of their lawyers Erias Lukwago spoke to journalists shortly after the court session. Story by Veronica Kayaga.
03 October 2024 Experts are upbeat Uganda can ably improve its export volume and secure regional and international markets by adopting business networking and referral system. Statistics indicate that Uganda’s exports increased to 785 USD million in July from 718.60 USD million in June 2024. The National Director Business Network International Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka says through referrals Ugandan business owners can connect with regional , continental and international markets hence growing their businesses. “Members have started to benefit from the global community when they travel to India, Dubai , China , India and Americas for business , they are able to actually to connect with the business owners who are willing to help them succeed in business” said Kibuuka. Speaking during the launch of Legacy, the 11th Chapter of Business Network International Uganda, Kibuuka states that this exposure confirms that for Ugandan business , BNI is a proven solution to helping them grow, large marketing , get exclusivity and tap in to huge markets. She is optimistic this will in the end increase the number of Ugandans conducting business on the international level which will consequently grow the country’s export volume. The In-charge Chapter Launching at BNI Suzan Nambi says this chapter is tasked with building businesses that will live beyond their founders hence creating a legacy. “We are building businesses that are going to live beyond the founders, make a name for themselves become known and trusted brands in the local and international markets , BNI gives us the platform to support them” Nambi stated. The big dream is help these SMEs realize 250 million shillings in referrals a year. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
03 October 2024 President Yoweri Museveni is urging institutions of higher learning to refine their courses in order to churn out students who are capable of addressing emerging challenges and promoting the modern development agenda. Museveni was at Makerere University today to install Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the chancellor of the university. The president also re-opened the Makerere University main building which underwent renovation after being burnt two years ago. The president says that the modern student should be able to provide solutions to the challenges at hand. Museveni says universities should help generate the eight volume of jobs for the unemployed youth The new chancellor Dr. Kiyonga says that he intends to promote linkages between Government and the University but also ensure that graduates provide practical solutions to communities. On his part the vice chancellor Dr. Barnabas Nawangwe revealed future plans from the university to support the Agriculture Sector and the Parish Development model.
03 October 2024 Lawyers representing the 36 FDC members on terrorism charges, have decided to petition the constitutional court seeking to have their clients released for proper medical examination and medication and return of their confiscated property. This after Prosecution’s Richard Birivumbuka failed to turn up in court as expected and thus not complying with the earlier orders of the Court to have the 36 examined, produce medical reports and return their personal property not considered as exhibits like phones, laptops and documents. Their lawyer Erias Lukwago told Nakawa Court Grade One Magistrate Jonathan Tiyo that the Prosecution’s conduct in this case is an abuse of the law, and they are going to petition either the constitutional court or the high court. Magistrate Tiyo said he had instructions to adjourn the matter to 17th October 2024 and further remanded the accused 36 FDC members to Luzira prison as investigations into their case continue. One of their lawyers Erias Lukwago spoke to journalists shortly after the court session. Story by Veronica Kayaga.
