Business

By Joan Akello Kawagga, 35, ventured into poultry farming in 2012. His start up capital was Shs 1 million with which he bought 100 layers. When this first batch started laying,  he  opened a  wholesale shop  to sell directly to clients to avoid dealing with middle men  who make a …

By Agnes E. Nantaba The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is the public body mandated to protect Ugandans from fake, substandard and hazardous products. Dr. Ben Manyindo, the executive director, spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about the status of standards in the country, the numerous challenges they face, and …

By Joan Akello Dr. Kabule, 33, started Vetline Services Ltd in 2010 with three friends who contributed the initial capital of Shs 1 million.  They used it to procure three male pigs.   This was after a member of his team members conducted a research about artificial insemination for pigs and …

By Peter Nyanzi Boney Katatumba (PhD), 69, is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Pakistan to Uganda. The Katatumba group chairman has been a businessman since his childhood. With the profits from his businesses, he bought a bicycle in primary school, a motorcycle in secondary school, a car at …

By Joan Akello Mwanguzi, 25, has been working in the salon business for over two years. Though the saloon belongs to her boss, Muwanguzi says she runs it as if it is hers.  At the beginning, the owner invested Shs 300,000 but it now earns between Shs 200,000 to Shs …

By Joan Akello Mugara, 22, started working as electronics salesman in his Senior Six vacation. He quit after two years to open his own business with his Shs 1.2 million savings by sub renting a large room with other business people in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb.  He deals in electronics …

By The Independent Team P.K Gupta is the acting managing director of Crane Bank, one of Uganda’s leading indigenous banks. He spoke to The Independent about their operations and other pertinent issues in the banking industry. How does it feel being at the helm of one of Uganda’s biggest indigenous …

By Peter Nyanzi Selestino Babungi was recently appointed the first Ugandan CEO of power distributor Umeme. He spoke to Peter Nyanzi about their operations, current performance, and other pertinent issues in the energy sector. Excerpts What key aspects of your personal leadership philosophy have brought you this far? I am …

By Joan Akello Mugisha, 42, has been selling traveling bags and suitcases since 2009. In the beginning, he sub-rented a large shop at Mukwano Arcade with nine other people. Each would contribute towards paying the rent of Shs. 1.8 million per month. Over the last two years, they have remained …

By The Independent team The Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB) recently unveiled its new corporate identity. CEO Patricia Ojangole talked to The Independent about the milestone, their operations, as well as other pertinent issues in the banking industry. What were the reasons behind UDB’s rebranding? Corporate rebranding was one of …