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Hotel Next Positions Masaka as a Rising Hub for Business, Tourism and Investment

Masaka’s growing hospitality destination positions itself as a base for business, tourism, conferences and investment MASAKA, UGANDA — For international travellers arriving in Uganda, opportunities do not always begin in Kampala. Increasingly, they can be found in the country’s growing regional cities, where business, tourism, trade and investment are creating demand for quality hospitality. In […] The post Hotel Nex

Watchdog Uganda · 24 Aug 2026

Sudhir Ruparelia Banks UGX 2.25 Billion Dividend from Bank of Baroda

Sudhir Ruparelia Banks UGX 2.25 Billion Dividend from Bank of Baroda KAMPALA — Prominent Ugandan businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has received a payout of UGX 2.25 billion from his equity stake in Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. Ruparelia shared a photo on social media holding a ceremonial […] The post Sudhir Ruparelia Banks UGX 2.25 Billion Dividend from Bank of Baroda

Watchdog Uganda · 24 Aug 2026

When Kampala Turns Pink: The Trees Giving Streets a New Kind of Beauty

The tree’s sudden transformation is part of what makes it so captivating. For much of the year, there is little about a Pink Poui that suggests it will eventually become the centre of such attention. When flowering begins, however, pink, trumpet-shaped flowers cover much of the crown, temporarily changing the appearance of the street beneath it.

Nile Post · 24 Aug 2026

The next financial divide isn’t between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers

On one side are people building ownership in the economy; on the other are people financing consumption with borrowed money. COMMENT | MITCHELLE MUGYENI | Everyone assumes Uganda’s next financial fault line will be the old one: rich versus poor. Look closer at the numbers, and a different divide is already forming … The post The next financial divide isn’t between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers appeared fi

The Independent Uganda · 24 Aug 2026