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Blue Crane Communications Achieves Triple ISO Certification to Strengthen Its Position in the Internet and IT Services Industry

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Arthur

Blue Crane Communications (BCC), a fast-growing Ugandan internet service provider and IT solutions company, has been awarded three key International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications: These certifications reflect BCC’s ongoing commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, sustainability, and safety services while demonstrating the company’s adherence to international best practices. They also underscore the continued growth of

Financial Literacy: Empowering Individuals to Make Smarter Financial Decisions

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 Arthur

The 2023 Financial Literacy Survey conducted by the Bank of Uganda revealed that 60% of Ugandans were unaware of key financial concepts such as budgeting, credit, and investment. With inflation rising and the cost of living increasing, it is crucial to understand how to manage personal finances effectively. Across the globe, including in Uganda, we

Uganda’s Parliament on standby to fastrack amendments to Aviation Bill

January 30, 2024January 31, 2024 Arthur

Legislators are on standby to process amendments to the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to forestall hard-hitting recommendations from an international audit. Following the tabling of the Bill for First Reading by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, directed the Committee on Physical Infrastructure to

President Museveni Calls For More Integration at 23rd East African Community Summit

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Arthur

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni took center stage at the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State in Arusha, Tanzania, underscoring the urgent need for East African Community (EAC) integration, particularly emphasizing its significance for the region’s youth

Wellahealth, Pula Advisors and Sprints Win Fifth Edition of Africa’s Business Heroes Competition

November 27, 2023November 28, 2023 Arthur

Entrepreneurs hailing from Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt were in the top three following the final pitching session in the Grand Finale; Africa’s Business Heroes grant recipients contribute to the creation of over 123,000 direct and indirect jobs through their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Ed Partners secures $10m DFC loan guarantee commitment to expand access to affordable education in Kenya

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Arthur

Kenya’s Ed Partners Africa, a non-banking financial institution that specialises in providing loans to affordable private schools, has announced the commitment of a US$10 million loan guarantee facility from the United States’ Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to help it expand access to affordable education.

Kenyan startup Aquarech raises $1.7M to advance small-scale fish farming

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Arthur

Kenyan fish farming startup Aquarech has raised US$1.7 million in equity funding to help it improve outcomes for small-scale fish farmers in Kenya through its mobile app platform. Founded in 2019 and led by Kisumu-based founder and CEO Dave Okech, alongside co-founders James Odede and Joseph Okoth, Aquarech is working to streamline the production behind fish farming

Africa’s mobile revolution has hit a plateau

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Arthur

The new goal for African telcos is becoming technology platforms not just old goody mobile carriers with dynamic software solutions replacing traditional voice calls and SMS

What has $15 billion of investments in African startups taught investors?

November 14, 2023November 17, 2023 Arthur

Outside of tracking fundraising metrics, the last $12bn to $15bn invested in African startups through VC should have been a learning experience. So what are we learning about these experiments in African venture capital so far?

Carrefour Transforms Black Friday into a Month-Long Extravaganza Across Kenya and Uganda

November 2, 2023November 28, 2023 Arthur

The highly anticipated Black Friday shopping extravaganza takes a revolutionary turn in East Africa this year as Carrefour, under the ownership of Majid Al Futtaim, introduces EPIC Carrefour Friday in Kenya and Black November in Uganda.