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East African Community Secretary General Liberat Mfumukeko visits PSFU >  East African Community Secretary General Liberat Mfumukeko concluded his visit to Uganda with a meeting at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). PSFU was represented by Mr. Gideon Badagawa, Mr. Jim Kabeho, MS. Barbra Mulwana, and Mr. Stuart Mwesigwa among others. The purpose of the visit was for the Secretary General together with hi
EABC Chairman urges EAC Heads of State to partner with Private Sector in Formulation of regional trade policies >  Arusha, Tanzania. As a true strategic partner to EAC integration process, the East African Business Council (EABC) had the opportunity to participate at the 20th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State. EABC has an Observer Status at the EAC and is recognized as a champion of private sector interests in the region in accordance with t
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) to register companies in less than one hour >  The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has digitized about 60% of its processes to improve the ease of doing business in the Country. Digitization of processes at URSB will enable companies to register in under an hour with more than 50% of the registration costs slashed. URSB Registrar General, Mr. Bemanya Twebaze said during th
Parliament passes movable assets bill >  The new law comes at the time of increased lending from microfinance institutions which have been accepting alternative forms of collateral from those that had been excluded from the main banking sector.The law lays the legal groundwork for banks to lend against movable assets, including crops, livestock and vehicles. Parliament passed t
Minimum Wage Bill, 2015 seeks to set up a minimum wage determination mechanism across different sectors of the economy >  The private members’ Bill passed by Parliament seeks to provide for the determination of a minimum wage based on the different sectors of the economy. The Bill was championed by Arinaitwe Rwakajara and other workers leaders.  Mr Wilson Usher Owere, the chairperson of National Organisation of Trade Unions, yesterday praised Parl
Trade and Development Bank to Focus on Africa’s Long Term Growth Projects >  President of the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, Admassu Tadesse has said the Bank is looking to participate in long term funding for infrastructural development projects in Uganda and Africa. Speaking at the 34th annual General meeting for the regional Governors in Kampala, the president noted that although TDA
Africa agrees deal for Continental Free Trade Area >  On March 21, 2018, 44 African heads of state and government officials met in Kigali, Rwanda, to sign the framework to establish this initiative of the African Union. The AfCFTA will come into effect 30 days after ratification by the parliaments of at least 22 countries. Each country has 120 days after signing the framework to ratify.
  • 22nd PSFU Annual General Meeting, 2018
  • Gender Equality Seal Certification
  • Tax training Workshop
  • UN Women meets with representatives from the Private Sector
  • East African Community Secretary General Liberat Mfumukeko visits PSFU

  • 22nd PSFU Annual General Meeting, 2018

    Ms. Sarah Kagingo, President Public Relations Association of Uganda receives Membership Certificate from Mr. Francis Kisirinya, Director Corporate Services at PSFU

  • Gender Equality Seal Certification

    The Gender Equality Seal Programme is done in collaboration with Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development and PSFU supported by UNDP. There are 41 companies signed on the Gender Equality Seal (as at June, 2018).

  • Tax training Workshop

    Come learn tax compliance and pro-active tax planning on 28th - 29th March 2019 at Esami Centre, Bombo Road, Kampala

    Call Francis on 0789-532-670 or 0704-524-073

  • UN Women meets with representatives from the Private Sector

    Some of the participants in the breakfast meeting held on Thursday, 14th February 2019

  • East African Community Secretary General Liberat Mfumukeko visits PSFU

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East African Community Secretary General Liberat Mfumukeko visits PSFU

East African Community Secretary General Liberat Mfumukeko concluded his visit to Uganda with a meeting at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)...

Parliament passes movable assets bill

The new law comes at the time of increased lending from microfinance institutions which have been accepting alternative forms of...

Minimum Wage Bill, 2015 seeks to set up a minimum wage determination mechanism across different sectors of the economy

The private members’ Bill passed by Parliament seeks to provide for the determination of a minimum wage based on the...

NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF THE MATCHING GRANT FACILITY (MGF)

NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF THE MATCHING GRANT FACILITY (MGF)  

EABC Chairman urges EAC Heads of State to partner with Private Sector in Formulation of regional trade policies

Arusha, Tanzania. As a true strategic partner to EAC integration process, the East African Business Council (EABC) had the opportunity to...

ERA warns landlords hiking tenants’ electricity charges

Kampala- Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has warned landlords of commercial buildings in Kampala to stop charging tenants electricity prices that are...

Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) to register companies in less than one hour

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has digitized about 60% of its processes to improve the ease of doing business...

Private Sector One Dollar HIV & AIDS Initiative

  The One Dollar HIV & AIDS Initiative Uganda (ODI) is a private sector led innovative mechanism aimed at raising domestic...

Private sector engagement through development co-operation: A case of Uganda

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a comprehensive, ambitious, transformation and universal agenda...

Trade and Development Bank to Focus on Africa’s Long Term Growth Projects

President of the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, Admassu Tadesse has said the Bank is looking to...

Africa agrees deal for Continental Free Trade Area

On March 21, 2018, 44 African heads of state and government officials met in Kigali, Rwanda, to sign the framework...

African Development Bank achieves historic disbursement of US $7.81 billion, exceeding 2017 target

The African Development Bank, under the leadership of its President, Akinwumi Adesina, has increased disbursements to support the structural transformation...

RBS stake sale realises £2bn loss on bailout value

The latest sell-off RBS shares by the Government resulted in a loss of more than £2bn on their value at...

There is big progress in Monetary Union – regional governors

East African Community (EAC) central bank governors have assured the region that big progress towards the establishment of a Monetary...

EABC celebrates 20 years, awards outstanding companies

November 2017 marked the attainment of EABC’s 20th Anniversary since its formation in 1997, a milestone to celebrate 20 years...

Global Peace Leadership Conference 2018

Uganda will in August this year host the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2018. The three day strategic high level summit will...

Support to Agricultural Revitalization and Transformation (START) Facility officially launched

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), in partnership with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Uganda Development Bank Limited...

APPLY NOW: Support to Agricultural Revitalization and Transformation (START) Funding Facility for Small and Medium Agribusinesses in Northern Uganda

Download Call for proposal for more details here >> Call for Proposal – May 2018

Government launches National strategy for growing private sector development

Hon. Matia Kasaija, Finance Minister last week launched a four year National Strategy to increase private sector competitiveness, in order...

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