Uganda needs a caffeine fix: Insights from Vietnam’s coffee market success Published by Astrid RN Haas on 14 March 2017 Until recently Vietnam and Uganda shared a similar trajectory in the development of their coffee sectors.
Uganda: Illegal immigrant turned entrepreneur builds top-rated tourism business Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Before founding his business, Walter Wandera was first a school dropout, homeless, and even an illegal immigrant.
South African paint company bullish about east African market Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2017 ‘As the middle class grows, the need for more and more housing increases. And obviously more houses and apartment buildings really helps our business.’
Business leader Samuel Owori says many Ugandans ‘grossly underpaid’ Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 The former head of the African Development Bank calls for employers to ‘dignify’ their employees.
Homegrown companies top list of east Africa’s best brands Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2016 A look at the Superbrands East Africa winners.
The paradox of market-dominant minorities in Africa Published by Brian Klaas on 10 October 2016 Though the economies of many African countries are dominated by minorities, politicians often choose to accept the benefits.
How this Norwegian fertiliser company plans to grow in Uganda and Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2016 An office and a telephone not enough to boost profits.
Can oil diversify Uganda’s economy? Published by Christina Malmberg Calvo on 11 July 2016 A lot of optimism and hope is riding on the 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil in the Lake Albert basin.
Start-up snapshot: Ugandan street vendors step into the future Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 May 2016 Musana Carts sees opportunity where others see chaos.
Power privatisation: Uganda case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 19 May 2016 The privatisation and liberalisation of Uganda’s power sector is one of the most complete examples of this type of initiative in Africa.
Opinion: East Africa on the way to plugging its infrastructure gap Published by Andrew Ross on 22 April 2016 ‘East Africa has exceptional growth potential and, coupled with the collaborative opportunities within the EAC, the time for international construction firms to get involved is now.’
Ugandan fashion retailer tapping into popularity of African designs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2016 ‘A few years ago, wearing African prints was the preserve of our mothers… But today people are proud of their heritage.’
Is East Africa building too many shopping malls? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 April 2016 Examining whether the market is large enough to sustain current activity.
Ugandan skin-care brand seeking to steal market share from multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2016 ‘We are trying to change people’s mindsets by giving them international standards – but produced locally.’
