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Cavendish University Uganda has appointed Rwakakamba Morrison to the Advisory Panel of the Faculty of Business and Management, a strategic body that brings together distinguished professionals and academics to shape the future of business education in Uganda and beyond. This appointment is a testament to Mr. Rwakakamba’s extensive experience, thought leadership, and unwavering commitment to aligning academia with industry realities. As a respected policy analyst, entrepreneur, and public sector leader, his insights will play a vital role in guiding curriculum relevance, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, and enhancing graduate employability. Rwakakamba Morrison In this role, Mr. Rwakakamba will provide high-level guidance on: Current and emerging trends in business and management education; Strategies to enhance academic relevance and graduate competitiveness; Strengthening university–industry linkages and stakeholder engagement; Promoting impact-driven research...

More than 35 million customers and 2 million businesses and micro traders on M-PESA will be able to make and receive seamless fund transfers on PayPal’s global network Nairobi, Kenya : Safaricom (NSE: SCOM), M-PESA and PayPal have announced a strategic collaboration to enable account linking and seamless fund transfers across their networks . This collaboration aims to empower more than 35 million M-PESA customers and two million businesses and micro traders in Kenya to access PayPal’s global network. By first linking their PayPal and M-PESA wallets, users can easily transfer funds from their PayPal accounts into their M-PESA wallets, and vice versa. This service is designed to enhance the experience for customers and businesses transacting between the two platforms. The solution is currently available to Safaricom M-PESA customers in Kenya, with plans to roll out the service to the other M-PESA markets in the future. “As globalization and digitization continue to reshape how peo...

By Brian K Tindyebwa In a clear show of ingratitude Jimmy Akena, who he has supported and treated so well like his own son since 2006, has lately been accusing President Museveni of being the one fermenting problems for Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), a party his father Milton Obote and mother Miria Kalule Obote have had the opportunity to lead for more than half of its existence counting from its inception in the late 1950s. Akena’s unsubstantiated claims that Dennis Enap, Peter Walubiri and others who are challenging his leadership and perpetual grip on the party are proxies of President Museveni merits a response and contextualisation, which is the purpose this opinion piece is designed to serve. Firstly, Akena’s problems inside UPC are apparently self-inflicted and they are about governance. President Museveni has nothing to do with the UPC Constitution which requires Akena to strictly serve two terms, totalling 10 years, and thereafter leave for another person. President ...

Ms. Nakandi Winifred, a former Vice Guild President of Kyambogo University and currently the Executive Director, Mschiana Uganda, wi ll contest for Kampala District Woman MP seat under the National Unity Platform ( NUP) party ticket, we can confirm. Ms Nakandi is set to battle for the seat with incumbent Hon. Shamim Malende among others. Ms Nakandi Winifred is a global advocate for dignified menstruation and has previously sat on several panels in Africa, Europe and the US to discuss women issues and gender equality. She advocates for a stage of inclusivity where women can be included in the conversation of policy making, and it is this aspiration that is driving her to make a political decision to contest for the seat in the 12th Parliament . “I am advocate for women’s rights and this is why I’m showing up for leadership at legislative level. I intend to contribute to policy making and improve the existing policies to ensure that women have a voice in the society,” says Winifred...

Entebbe : The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) of the People’s Republic of China have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the China-Uganda Joint Laboratory for Sustainable and High-Efficiency Premium Tea Production. The collaboration penned at the NARO Headquarters in Entebbe with Dr. Yona Baguma signing on behalf of NARO and Dr. Yang Yiyang, for JAAS, will see the establishment of a first-rate laboratory facility at NARO’s Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Fort Portal. The institute is Uganda’s national hub for tea research and the new partnership will greatly boost its programme to transform Uganda’s tea sector through cutting-edge research, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Uganda’s tea industry, while holding vast potential, has in recent years grappled with several persistent challenges. These include declining productivity due to ag...

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and t...

For context, DJ Shinski, born in Nairobi, Kenya, is a globally recognized Afrobeat DJ and entertainer based in Houston, Texas. He gained prominence in Houston’s nightlife scene in 2014 and transitioned to full-time DJing in 2019. Known for his seamless blends and energetic performances, he has toured internationally and received multiple nominations for awards like Best African DJ in the USA by AFRIMMA and World DJ of the Year at the NEA Awards. DJ Shinski’s journey began in Nairobi, where he developed a passion for music at a young age. He started making mixtapes at 16 and selling them in the local party scene, quickly gaining recognition in Houston after moving to the US. His first club gig at Identity Bar in Houston was a major success, launching his career in the city’s nightlife. Bebe Cool DJ Shinski’s appeal extends beyond national and musical boundaries, attracting a diverse audience. His mixes and collaborations, like the one with Arrow Bwoy, have contributed to the ...