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*Boom*
Blood in the water.
@KakandeAlex
@nikita_helene
Mike Davis retweeted
Like anywhere in the world, Ugandans shouldn't be expected to lower their standards to buy locally-made products. What I have seen is that the majority of them will gladly buy, refer their friends and promote a Ugandan brand that delivers.
It takes education. You need to answer questions repetitively like
"Yes, this sofa is made in Uganda. No, it's not from pinterest".
"Yes, it's the same quality as XYZ brand and it's only cheaper because we don't need to cover expensive transport costs and import duties (to the same extent)".
The lower trust comes from lived experience. Folks have dealt with tailors, carpenters and snake oil vendors in the past. They were disappointed.
That's also why I am more than happy to promote other locally made furniture brands like @VInteriorsLtd1 or Muti.
If they succoeed, like @modernliving256 they change the perception for the whole industry. Over time, this compounds. Their clients or the friends of their clients might become Modern Living clients and vice-versa.
Yet, we are still not at the level of some of the showrooms I visited in Paris or Shanghai. Modern Living is not Hermes (Yet)
We all aim to get there and Mama Zaabu can tell you that on some items, we actually are better...
If we want Modern Living to be in the same conversation, we need actions as an industry:
- More technical management staff trained abroad. Our managers know how to run workshops in Uganda. I am yet to find someone with the carpentry and design knowledge to run a full-blown factory.
- More capital to acquire the machines we need for the precision and craftmanship we aim for
- Waivers and incentives for intermediary products that are not easily made locally (for our jacquard sofas to be affordable, we need affordable jacquard fabric..)
- Land and incentives. It's easy to do photopps with "foreign investors". It's much harder to get the right land and transformers to a local business that reached far without any of the photopps.
This apply to most locally made products. Again, this is somewhat of a unique opportunity for us.
It can create lasting impact if we get behind our local industries.
BTW - in my graduate program, we discussed the inability to repatriate 100% as a "total loss" of that percentage and used that in our discounted cash flow analysis in order to determine viability of a FDI for a company.
I.e. 75% repatriation = 25% expense/cash loss due to foreign political risk on the investment.
With the ForEx being upside down - where do you think we are going to land?
I'm betting 18.5%
@nikita_helene
@KakandeAlex
PRESS RELEASE | Uganda Government Treasury Bonds
The Bank of Uganda invites applications for the following Uganda Government Treasury Bond re-openings:
UG0000001376 – 2 Year
UG12J2005328 – 5 Year
UG12K0509410 – 15 Year
UG12M0707507 – 25 Year
Bid Submission Deadline:
All bids from Primary Dealers (PDs) and other commercial banks must be submitted electronically via the Central Securities Depository (CSD) by 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
🔗 Full details are available in the official press release: ow.ly/qTXm50ZZrPG
I'm Hiring!
Paralegal – Legal & Corporate Affairs
Can be based in Uganda, Kenya, or anywhere!
I am seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Paralegal/Lawyer to join our administrative and legal operations team supporting our U.S.-based construction, real estate development, and affiliated businesses.
This position will work directly with executive management, our existing administrative team, and outside legal counsel in the United States. The primary focus will be supporting litigation, legal research, contract administration, corporate matters, and legal document management.
We are looking for someone who can think like a businessperson while approaching issues from a legal perspective, independently research issues, organize complex information, manage multiple legal matters, and proactively complete assignments without constant supervision. Knowledge of U.S. law is not required, but you'll be expected to figure it out through independent research.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with litigation matters, including discovery, document collection, organization, and preparation of legal records.
* Maintain litigation files, legal calendars, deadlines, case summaries, and matter tracking systems.
* Coordinate with outside attorneys to collect information, prepare documentation, and respond to legal requests.
* Utilize Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Purview eDisovery, and other technology platforms to improve the efficiency and organization of legal activities.
* Organize and analyze large volumes of electronic documents, emails, financial records, and other information relevant to legal matters.
* Prepare written summaries, chronologies, reports, and documentation for executive management and outside counsel.
* Assist with reviewing, organizing, and preparing contracts, agreements, legal correspondence, and other legal documents.
* Assist with corporate governance, entity filings, licensing, compliance, and maintaining corporate records.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent legal qualification strongly preferred.
* At least 3 years of experience working in a legal, paralegal, litigation support, or corporate legal environment.
* EXCELLENT oral and written communication skills in English, including professional legal writing.
* Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
* Extremely strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office applications, including Copilot and Purview eDiscovery.
* Must be extraordinarily proficient in ChatGPT (including ChatGPT Work).
* Ability to independently research unfamiliar legal subjects and learn new procedures and technology.
* Experience with litigation, contracts, corporate law, real estate, or construction law is a plus.
* Experience with U.S. legal matters is a plus, but NOT required.
* Must demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.
* Proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
* Ability to access reliable, high-quality internet.
Additional Information:
* This position is remote and open to qualified candidates based in Uganda, Kenya, or other locations outside the United States.
* The engagement is intended to be a full-time (40-60 hours/week) independent professional services arrangement, subject to applicable laws and the final written agreement.
* Must be available during U.S. Eastern Time business hours, generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an anticipated service commitment of approximately 40-60 hours per week. Occasional additional availability may be required based on business needs and mutually agreed arrangements.
* International contractors will be required to provide appropriate U.S. tax documentation before payment, including a completed IRS Form W-8BEN for eligible foreign individuals or Form W-8BEN-E for qualifying foreign entities, as applicable.
* Services are expected to be performed remotely from outside the United States. Any proposed performance of services while physically present in the United States must be disclosed and approved in advance, as different tax and legal requirements may apply.
* Contractors will be responsible for their own applicable local taxes, benefits, registrations, and statutory obligations, subject to applicable law.
* Must provide your own computer, reliable internet connection, and communication equipment (microphone/headphones/etc.).
* This engagement requires substantial professional availability and commitment. Outside employment or business activities that create conflicts of interest, compromise confidentiality, or interfere with agreed service commitments are not permitted.
* This position provides an opportunity to gain significant experience working with U.S. legal matters, corporate operations, and construction-related litigation, but does NOT guarantee or imply any visa-related actions for the United States.
* The successful candidate must be capable of working independently, taking initiative, and completing assignments with minimal supervision.
Submit the following to: [email protected]
* Email with the subject line: Paralegal – YOUR NAME
CV / Resume
* Email explaining your legal experience, why you are interested in the position, and your experience working with international or U.S.-based organizations.
* Your compensation requirements in your local currency (UGX, KES, or other applicable local currency – NOT USD).
* Brief description of your legal research experience, including the types of legal matters you have worked on and your level of responsibility.
* Why you want to work with me.
Opportunity is there. Take it.
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Hon. Musasizi We met many years ago through the @AmChamUganda One of the things we discussed was transparency.
I support tax waivers for entities facing signficant challenges.
That said, all:
* Owners/Members
* Managers/Directors
* Executive Staff
Should be declared, in public. With their salaries, distributions, and assets public knowledge, in order for the public taxpayer to offset their tax liabilities.
I have presented a request before the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development seeking tax waivers for three entities facing significant financial and operational challenges:
1. Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC);
2. City Harvest Electrical Installation Supply & Repairs Ltd; and
3. The Diocese of Northern Uganda.
I informed the Committee that the entities had accumulated substantial tax arrears over time and were struggling to meet their tax obligations, with some facing difficulties severe enough to threaten the continuity of their operations.
I explained that the entities had entered into Memorandum of Understanding with the Uganda Revenue Authority @URAuganda to settle their outstanding tax liabilities through installment payment arrangements. However, persistent financial and operational constraints had made it difficult for them to honor the agreed payment schedules.
I attributed these challenges, in part, to delays and difficulties in recovering payments from their clients, including government institutions, which had significantly affected their cash flow and ability to meet their tax obligations.
I appealed to the Chairperson and Members of the Committee to give due consideration to the proposed tax waivers, emphasizing the need to provide relief to the affected entities, safeguard their continued operations and give them an opportunity to recover financially and contribute to the economy.
I also called on the Committee to establish clear, transparent and well-defined criteria for granting tax waivers to struggling businesses and institutions with the potential to recover and operate sustainably.
I emphasized the importance of a structured approach that balances tax compliance with the need to protect viable enterprises, preserve their operations and support economic growth.
A well-defined framework would help ensure that tax relief is extended responsibly to deserving entities, particularly those whose recovery and continued operation could deliver broader economic and institutional benefits.
You can get 120 years out of a road
If you maintain it.
Consistently.
With quality workmanship and materials.
GOVT COMMISSIONS SHS 191B KATONGA BRIDGE, DEMANDS 120-YEAR LIFE SPAN FROM ENGINEERS
The Minister for Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, has warned government engineers against substandard work following the commissioning and official handover of the Shs 191 billion Katonga Bridge on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Minister revealed that technical experts had assured the government that the bridge was designed to last 120 years, warning that he would hold the engineers accountable if defects emerged before the stated lifespan elapsed.
“Should I hear that there is any defect on this bridge before 120 years elapse, run away from the world because I will come for you,” he warned.
The government expects the newly commissioned bridge to provide long-term service, underscoring the importance of quality construction and engineering standards in public infrastructure projects. 🇺🇬
Looking for a decent legal team (in the U.S.) to set up standard GP/LP structures. My existing law firm came back with something wild, so looking for alternatives.
What does everyone normally pay for these docs?
Mike Davis retweeted
Gone are the days when being pretty was enough for you to thrive in this world. Nowadays every pretty babe is out there hawking, vending or selling something just to survive. Babes are selling shoes, make up, spare parts, insurance, juice, curtains, carpets & gadgets. Kitabuse!
Wearing OSHA compliant safety boots or protective footwear instead of wearing a running shoe.
I don't think he wants the rate to go higher. I think he wants the country to stop relying on imports so much and to try and produce more things in-house.
As an example, Uganda imports Nescafe instant coffee (from Egypt). This is a tax-free import (exclusive of VAT/WHT/Infrastructure, but no import tax, since it is COMESA). USD goes out of country while cost stays the same (if BOU injects $$).
Why not promote Ugandan coffee to drink fresh, instead of instant Nescafe? Not only does it taste exponentially better, but domestic consumption increases domestic cash flow - the more you consume, the more retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and laborers get cash in pocket and the more they spend locally.
@JackieAkampwera
@GKatabazi
Exactly what we do - except we build multi-family and commercial.
Next step: Elimination of trucks and associated "tools" that the staff think they need. Subs are hired to finish work end-to-end. Manage time, budget, and quality.
This is *BIG*
BREAKING: Formula 1 returns to Africa with 10 year agreement to race in Rwanda
The African Grand Prix is set to join the F1 calendar in the early 2030s
#F1
M7's rationale is that the weaker shilling works to the advantage of exporters. If they sell in USD, then the purchases will balance out the UGX locally allowing them to buy more locally with UGX (thereby increasing future exports).
My thinking is that the rationale is that short/medium-term pain will be offset by long-term gains and long-term stabilization of the USD/UGX forex rate, instead of being propped up by the BOU cash injections.
The real factor is to create stabilization and not let the currency run away. That's when BOU should step in.
Congrats BK!! One of the hardest working businessmen and one of kindest men i know
Congrats!
FROM LATO MILK TO ONE OF UGANDA’S HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOURS!
Business mogul Bhasker Kotecha has been decorated by President Yoweri Museveni with the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane, Class II (Grand Officer) as Uganda celebrated 64 years of independence.
From building Lato Milk into a major dairy brand to investing in education and healthcare, Kotecha has left a significant mark on Uganda’s business landscape.
“Uganda gave my family the opportunity to build a future. The greatest privilege has been using that opportunity to help others build theirs.”
A remarkable journey of enterprise, investment and impact.
Read more:
ceo.co.ug/billionaire-invest…
