Certified: The Uganda Great50 Economic Stakeholders certified with the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence 2021-Uganda’s Economic achievements

Certified: The Uganda Great50 Economic Stakeholders certified with the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence 2021 by Public Opinions-Uganda’s Economic achievements

This is the latest list of the best performing companies in Uganda released by Public Opinions in association with the Department of Economic Monitoring Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda.

Between the month of May 2021 and December 2021,Public Opinions conducted a field based survey engaging Government Officials, Retail Shops owners, Political party Leaders, Local Leaders as well as Chief Executives to determine the best Performing Public and Private Sector Companies working towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

This recognition is not for the biggest companies in Uganda but it’s for Companies and Government Agencies that are fully committed to social-economic transformation of Uganda. The recognition is for companies that have committed themselves to transform the livelihoods of the people of Uganda.

You need to note that over the last year the economy has remained resilient and is on a recovery path, amidst the ongoing pandemic and other shocks experienced over time. Economic growth for this financial year is projected at 3.3%, rising from 3.0% last financial year.

The economy has grown significantly over the last five years. The size of the economy has grown from Shs. 108.5 Trillion in 2016/17 to Shs 148.3 Trillion in current prices by June 2021, equivalent to US$ 40 billion. The Industry sector’s contribution to the economy has increased slightly from 26.0% in 2016/17 to 27.4% in 2020/21. However, manufacturing has significantly diversified into many new products such as ethanol from sugar, and casein and powdered milk from dairy.

Survey to determine the Best Companies and Organisations in Uganda going on in which they will be recognised with the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence Certification 2022.They will be listed on the Uganda GREAT50 Economic Stakeholders Index.To nominate a company or Organisation you consider has made tremendous contributions towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and UN SDGs, Please send company/Organisation names to +256701992426 by SMs or whatsapp

In addition, Uganda’s products now have a widespread regional presence. For instance, in the pharmaceutical industry, CIPLA Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CIPLAQCIL), now has a footprint in West and Southern Africa. In the steel industry, Roofings Limited has become a premier source of Steel and Plastic in East and Central Africa. In the construction sector, our companies like Dott Services are now operating in DRC and many more companies operate in South Sudan,Rwanda,etc.

There has been increased production of agricultural commodities, including for export. For instance, Coffee production increased from 4.6 million 60-kg bags in Financial Year Page 6 of 35 2015/16 to 8.1 million bags in the Financial Year 2020/21. Over the same period, fish catches increased from 449,000 to 600,000 tonnes. Milk production has also increased from 2.1 billion to 2.6 billion litres, over the same period.

International trade continued to flourish despite the COVID19 pandemic. Merchandize exports grew by 4.7% increasing from US$ 4.1 billion in 2019 to US$ 4.3 billion in 2020. Agricultural export values grew by 19% from US$ 1.4 billion in 2018/19 to US$ 1.8 billion in 2019/20. Happily, Uganda’s merchandise trade deficit has significantly narrowed from US$ 2,866 million in 2018/19 to US$ 2,365 million in 2019/20, a reduction of US$ 500 million in one year.

The recently concluded Household Survey reports that poverty has declined from 21.4% in 2016/17 to 20.3% in 2019/20. Poverty rates reduced in West Nile, Bunyoro, and Elgon regions, among others. The Household Survey also found that 68% of Ugandans work in Agriculture and 74% of Ugandans of working age are engaged in some form of employment. Formal employment has also expanded by 17% between 2016/17 and 2019/20, with the PAYE register expanding from 1.3 to 1.5 million registered taxpayers, according to the Uganda Revenue Authority. All these have been achieved due to the contribution of the Private Sector companies as well as the Great Leadership of the Government.. We appreciate the work of the Great50 Companies in reaching the milestone above.

The core goal of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence accreditation/Award is to promote responsible Investments and encourage private and public sector agencies to work more and more towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Public Opinions is conducting a field based survey to determine the Great50 Economic Stakeholders for January 2022 to April 2022.Nomination for the Great50 Economic Stakeholders going on. Please nominate a company or companies and send to +256701992426. Here is the PROFILE OF PUBLIC OPINIONS 2021.

We recognize and accredit the best performing companies and organizations putting into considerations the following benchmarks;

• Paying Taxes
• Offering High Quality Products and Services
• Employing Ugandans
• Supporting Productive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Respect for Rights of Workers
• Environmental Protection
• Zero Tolerance to corruption
• Etc

Here are the Uganda Great50 Economic Stakeholders certified with the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence 2021.

1. AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK (EADB)
   African Development Bank Group
   14th Floor, Crested Towers Building
   Plot 17/22 Hannington Road
   P.O. Box 28509 Kampala – Uganda
   Phone : (256) 414 236 166/7
   Fax : (256) 414 234 011
   Mr. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan(link sends e-mail), Country Manager
2. BANK OF UGANDA
   The Bank of Uganda is the central bank of Uganda. Established in 1966, by Act of Parliament, the bank is wholly owned by the government but is not a government department. Uganda has US$3.919.8 billion (UGX: 13,838 trillion) (June 2020)
   P.O Box 7120, Kampala, Uganda
   Plot 37/45 Kampala Road
   Tel:+256-414-258-441/6
   Tel: +256-414-259-090
   Email: [email protected]       |  Web: bou.or.ug
3. AHMED RAZA FOOD INDUSTRIES UGANDA LTD is a recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Award 2019 offered by Public Opinions during the 2019 High Level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit. Ahmed Raza Food Industries Uganda Limited is a recipient of the prestigious Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions. Ahmed Raza Food Industries Uganda Limited is a fast growing industry towards a premiership position. It derives its strength from the firm commitment to quality, innovation and excellent customer care. This commitment is backed by an excellent management team and good acquaintance to the Ugandan and regional markets. Our distributional networks span over Uganda and neighboring countries including the Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania.The commitment to good management and manufacturing practice is evidenced by the success of our leading brand, “EVERYDAY”, which has won numerous accolades including the prestigious Presidential Export Award 2008, People’s Choice Quality Award 2010/2011, UNBS Quality Awards 2013 and 2014 as well as classification in the Investor of the Year 2014 category. Our Everyday bread has been the first bread to receive the UNBS Q mark certification. Due to the rigorous requirement for Q-mark certification of bread, most of the bread on the market are S-mark certified by UNBS.Ahmed Raza Foods Industries Ltd
   Plot 1787, Block 82-Kyadondo, Bombo Road, Matugga,
   P.O. Box: 37139, Kampala, Uganda
   Tele-Fax: +256 414568558
   Mobile: +256 717775566 / +256 718408613
   E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected]
4. AIRCOM SYSTEMS UGANDA LTD.Aircom Systems is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence Certification by Public Opinions. Aircom Systems Ltd has evolved since 2010 with the sole purpose of providing business-competitive advantages to our customers by providing world leading, unique and best information technology and network communication solutions along with the products distribution in this domain across India, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Dubai. Our eccentric expertise in the domain of networking solutions and IT enterprise led us to provide complete solutions for numerous applications. The company provides the local relevance and expertise to the client’s requirements guided by our most experienced teams. With the advantage of our network across the regions, the solutions we represent and implement are designed to take your business and technology above the competition.  We strive to build quality solutions that helps you constantly improve efficiency and effectiveness of your business.Aircom Systems is committed to provide IT enterprises and Managed Service Providers innovative products and solutions that meet the demands of the connected world expertise by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our employees, investors, and ecosystem partners and customers in concert with an excellent management team.The company offered services and products to the following sectors;Education, Healthcare, Banking, Telecommunications, Oil and Gas, Transport & Logistics , Tracking, Government, Broadcasting and Surveillance , Hospitality, Retail-FMCG.Aircom Systems
   Plot No: 32, Mulwana (Kibira) Road
   Email:[email protected] 
5. APONYE (U) LIMITED is a recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Award 2019 offered by Public Opinions during the 2019 High Level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit. APonye Uganda Limited is a recipient of the prestigious Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions for being the best Grain company in Uganda. Aponye Uganda Limited is a Private Registered company in Uganda, which was incorporated on the 28th February 1989.The Company specializes in Produce buying and selling, Bond facilities and cargo transportation both locally and internationally. Aponye offers a range of products which include; white maize grain, beans, maize flour, sugar, salt cooking oil, tea leaves, sorghum, rice and soap. And the services include real estate and hotel, warehouse facilities and transport. In additional the company also imports sugar from Kagera Sugar Ltd, Tanzania and India which it distributes to wholesalers.The company offers products which include; white maize grain, beans, maize flour, sugar, salt cooking oil, tea leaves, sorghum, rice and soap. And the services include real estate and hotel, warehouse facilities and transport. In addition the company also imports sugar and distributes to wholesalers. Aponye deals in buying, processing, and selling of grains, cereals and legumes locally grown on our fertile soils to support our economy and farmers. The Chairman, Aponye Uganda Limited
   Plot 6 Wankulukuku Road, Nalukolongo.
   P.O Box 24765 K’la(U),Tel (+256)-414-270526,Tel (+256)-700-520050 OR
   Tel:(+256)-700-520074,Tel (+256)-414-272341,FAX(+256)-414-342408
   Email:[email protected] or [email protected]
6. BIRUNGYI,BARATA & CO.ADVOCATES.Birungyi, Barata and Associates (BBA) is a recipient of the prestigious Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions. The firm is led by Mr.Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda as its Managing Partner and Mr.Enoch Barata as the Senior Partner.Birungyi, Barata and Associates (BBA) was established in 2003 and is internationally recognized as the pioneer specialist tax law firm in Uganda. Headed by a distinguished tax lawyer, Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda, the tax department is made up of highly qualified tax experts and a team of qualified lawyers with diverse and unique detailed tax exposure. The firm has over 14 registered Tax Agents with the Uganda Revenue Authority.BBA represents individuals, multi-national corporations, international organizations, and government agencies in diverse tax areas including; tax litigation, tax advisory and consultancy, tax planning, arbitration and reconciliation of tax positions. The firm’s tax team has a track record of delivering highly efficient and quality results to clients in Uganda,EAC member States, Malawi, Zambia, Liberia, and Bauchi State of Nigeria.BBA has been involved in negotiating Double Taxation Agreements on behalf of the Government of Uganda and drafting tax legislation.  The firm has carried out a number of consultancy assignments within Uganda for various ministries and government bodies, and outside Uganda for the EAC Secretariate, Trademark East Africa, GIZ, IFC, AFDB and the World Bank.Other than tax, the firm also has expertise in the following areas of practice;
   • Banking and Finance
   • Employment
   • Immigration
   • Land Conveyancing
   • Intellectual Property
   • Energy
   • Securities
   • Construction
   • Insurance
   • Corporate and Commercial Advisory
   • Alternative Dispute Resolution

   Birungyi, Barata & Associates has perhaps the single biggest collection of persons who have worked more than 20 years in the tax industry.Birungyi Cephas, the Managing Partner of the firm has been described by Chambers and Partners as an expert who has cultivated an impressive reputation on the Ugandan market as a very highly specialised and well-respected tax practitioner.

   BBA describes itself as a one-stop centre for Legal, Tax and Consultancy Services that provides exceptionally innovative and highly resourceful legal solutions to its clients and this is one of the reasons that the firm’s slogan for this year is “Game Changers”.

   Enoch Barata, co-founder and Senior Partner, has 17 years’ experience in tax, legal advisory and litigation. Together with Three Associate Partners, Six Senior Legal Associates and Four Legal Associates, they provide a specialised, thorough and diligent Tax and Legal Service.

   Together with Three Associate Partners, Six Senior Legal Associates and Four Legal Associates, they provide a specialised, thorough and diligent Tax and Legal Service.

   Mr.Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda
   Managing Partner
   Birungyi, Barata and Associates (BBA)
   Plot 14 Archer Road, Kampala
   +256 414 348669
   [email protected]

7. BRITAM INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED is a recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Award 2019 offered by Public Opinions during the 2019 High Level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit. Britam Insurance is a recipient of the prestigious Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions for being the best Insurance company in Uganda. Britam is a leading diversified financial services group listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has presence in seven countries in Africa namely; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. The group offers a wide range of financial solutions in Life Assurance, General Insurance, Health Insurance, Retirement Planning, Asset Management and Property. These solutions enable our customers to protect and grow their wealth and achieve their financial goals every step of the way. BRITAM is the leading provider of Home insurance which covers your house and belongings against life’s unexpected events. It covers you against theft, damage by extreme weather, fire, and other losses. Generally, home insurance is categorized by two types of cover — buildings and contents. These can be combined or bought separately for total peace of mind, so the first step is deciding which option is better for you.Managing Director-Britam Insurance Company Limited
   Plot 24-A Akii Bua Road, Kampala ,P.O.Box: 36583
   Tel: +256312305600,Email:[email protected]
8. CHIEF DISTILLERIES LIMITED  is  the leading manufacturers & exporters of alcoholic products in Uganda and producers of Chief Waragi Gin, Kikoto Vodka, Hero Vodka, Café liqueur, Blue moon Gin to name a few. The Company was established in the year 2002, located in the heart of Uganda, Kampala. Has strong sales channels with presence across Uganda including the remotest of villages. The company has established state of the art and most sophisticated bottling lines, which are aimed at producing high standard quality products and comply with all UNBS guidelines. Chief Distilleries is an active member of industry associations contributing towards the industry development with Uganda manufacturers association (UMA), Uganda alcohol industry association (UAIA).As a responsible citizen of the world, Chief Distilleries Uganda limited contributes for local community development by sponsoring sports events, furniture, medical facilities at schools, school fees sponsorship for staff children and provides free regular medical check-ups for staff. Also, actively sponsors infant’s heart surgeries in abroad through a local NGO.Over the couple of decades of its existence, Chief Distilleries has received many accolades from various organizations – like URA, ACDIPE, Pakwach AIDS care to name a few. In 2019, Chief Distilleries was recognized with the Uganda Responsible Investment Award (URI AWARD) received during the 2019 High Level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit and Award ceremony presided over by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President of the Republic of Uganda.Mr. G.M Reddy – Chairman
   Mr. Koushik Reddy Ganesham – Director
   Mr.Raghavendra Reddy. G – Director
   Email: [email protected]
   Web: www. chiefdist.com
9. CIPLA QUALITY CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
10. CITI BANK (U) LIMITED
11. DAIMOND TRUST BANK UGANDA LTD is a leading regional bank, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). An affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), DTB has operated in East Africa for over seventy years. DTB is a commercial bank licensed and supervised by the Bank of Uganda. As at December 2018, the bank’s total assets were valued at about UGX: 1.606 trillion (approximately US$438.574 million), with UGX: 222.5 billion (approximately US$60.8 million) in shareholders’ equity. As of 31 December 2015, DTBUL was the seventh largest commercial bank in Uganda by assets, controlling about 4 percent of the assets in the banking industry. DTB is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED),the economic development arm of the Aga Khan Development Network, and has operated in the East African market for over 60 years. Diamond Trust bank Uganda is the best Tax Collection Banking Institution in Uganda and the Best Personal Banking Financial Institution.It is a Recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Award offered by Public Opinions on 22^nd November 2019 during a high level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit presided over by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President of the Republic of Uganda. Diamond Trust Bank is a winner of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence Certification offered by Public Opinions to companies that have made tremendous contribution towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).Mr.Varghese Thambi -Managing Director
    Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Ltd,
    DTB Centre, Kampala,Plot 17/19, Kampala Road
    P.O. Box 7155, Kampala, Uganda.
    Tel: (+256-314) 387 387
    Tel: (+256-314) 387 000,Toll free: 0800242242
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www.dtbuganda.co.ug,Web: www.dtbafrica.com
12. DOTT SERVICES LTD;Dott Services Ltd is accredited by Public Opinions on the list of the Uganda GREAT50 Economic   Stakeholders.It is an indigenous company in Uganda with the demonstrable capacity and proven record of accomplishments to the satisfaction of every client. It has completed more than 800 KM of tarmac roads in Uganda successfully including in difficult terrain around the Ishaka-Kagamba region.It offered a double cubin pickup and 20 trucks to help the government in the distribution of food to the people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Dott Services Ltd was recognized by Public Opinions with the 2021  Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence Award as the Best Indigenous Road Constriction Company in Uganda working towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Development Goals (SDGs) through;
    • employing Ugandans
    • offering high quality road construction services
    • paying taxes
    • respect for rights of workers
    • environmental protection
    • supporting productive corporate Social responsibility,etc
13. DR ARGAWALS EYE HOSPITAL
14. ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ERA).ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ERA) is a recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Award 2019 offered by Public Opinions during the 2019 High Level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit. Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a recipient of the prestigious Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions. It’s the Best Regulatory Authority in Uganda.Electricity Regulatory Authority (Era) is a Statutory Body established in the year 2000, in accordance with the Electricity Act, 1999, (Chapter 145 of the Laws of Uganda) to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Sale, Export and Import of Electrical Energy in Uganda.ERA is mandated by the Electricity Act, 1999, to issue electricity Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Sale and Import Licenses, set License conditions and ensure compliance to License conditions by Licensees.ERA is also mandated to establish a tariff structure, approve rates of charges among other functions. We are committed to ensuring a sustainable Electricity Supply. Its mandate is outlined in section 10 of the Electricity Act 1999 and further detailed out in our 10-year Strategic Plan. The functions of the ERA as laid out in the Act are among others; To issue licenses for;The generation, transmission, distribution or sales of electricity; and The ownership or operation of transmission systems;To receive and process applications for licenses;To prescribe conditions and terms of licenses issued under this Act,To modify licenses issued under this Act,To make and enforce directions to ensure compliance with licenses issued under this Act,To establish a tariff structure and to investigate tariff charges, whether or not a specific compliant has been made for a tariff adjustment,To approve rates of charges and terms and conditions of electricity services provided by transmission and distribution companies,To review the organization of generation, transmission and distribution companies or other legal entities engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity to the extent that that organization affects or is likely to affect the operation of the electricity sector and the efficient supply of electricity,To develop and enforce performance standards for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity,To encourage the development of uniform electricity industry standards and codes of conduct,etc.Chief Executive Officer-Electricity Regulatory Authority
    ERA House, Plot 15 Shimoni Road, Nakasero ,P.O.Box 10332, Kampala, Uganda
    Telephone: +256 414 341852, +256 393-260166,Complaints Hotline: +256 200 506000
    Email: [email protected]
15. EUROPEAN UNION
16. GRANT THORNTON UGANDA is a recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Award 2019 offered by Public Opinions during the 2019 High Level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit. Grant Thorton Uganda  Limited is a recipient of the prestigious Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions. Grant Thorton Uganda Ltd emerged from an audit firm that was established in 1939 as A.M.Shah & Sons. With a team of over 80 people, it is the sixth largest professional services firm in Uganda offering a wide range of business advisory services in addition to audit, tax and outsourcing services. According to Public Opinions, Grant Thornton is the most committed accounting firm in Uganda to attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the UN SDGs.Grant and Thornton Uganda provide various Audit and Advisory services to almost all sectors of Economy and have proven track record of providing Value added and dynamic services to all our satisfied clients. Grant Thorton work closely with Grant Thornton member firms in Africa and around the world. This means we can offer our clients access to services from around the network to establish and grow their business in the region. It has over 50 years’ experience of working in African conditions and a reputation for diligence, knowledge and independence. We reckon that at present we are 6th largest firm in Uganda, and the only firm having two offices i.e. Kampala and Jinja. Grant Thornton is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organizations to unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organizations recognized by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies. Over the last three years we are the fastest growing large accounting organization and we are constantly evolving and developing alongside our clients’.Grant Thornton Uganda,Wing B & C, 2nd Floor, Lugogo House,Plot 42, Lugogo Bypass
    P.O.Box 7158 Kampala,T +256 414 535 145,T +256 312 266 850
    Tel: +256 200 907 333,Web: www.gtuganda.co.ug
17. GROW MORE SEEDS LIMITED
18. HOEPOE TRADING
19. INFECTIOUS DISEASES INSTITUTE LIMITED
20. KABAKA FOUNDATION
21. KILEMBE INVESTMENTS LTD (K.I.L)
22. MADHVANI GROUP LIMITED
23. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
24. MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
25. MINISTRY OF HEALTH
26. MOVIT PRODUCTS LTD
27. MTN UGANDA
28. MULTICHOICE UGANDALTD
29. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA)
30. NATIONAL PLANNING AUTHORITY  (NPA)
31. NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND (NSSF)
32. NEW VISION PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY LTD
33. NICE HOUSE OF PLASTICS
34. NILE BRERWERIES LTD
35. OPERATION WEALTH CREATION (OWC)
36. OSHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
37. RILEY PACKAGING LTD. RILEY PACKAGING is proudly introduced as one of the Largest, Most Modern Corrugated-Board Factory in East Africa. It is a manufacturer of a wide range of corrugated products from 3 to 9 ply corrugated boxes, various types of display stands and other related items made from corrugation. Riley Packaging revolutionized the face of corrugated packaging in East Africa, with the creative and intelligent use of world class technologies and global capacities. It manufactures world class corrugated boxes that is assisting East African Industries & exporters in its endeavor of providing more value. The factory is of truly global capacity. The 1.8 meter B,C and E-flute corrugator that includes compact single facers, a thermo plan double backer with air press hood for uniform board pressure, a double rotary slitter scorer and double stacker from one of the best manufacturers in the world.  This produces 220 mtrs/min. (Avg.). Riley Packaging is a Recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Award 2013, and a Recipient of the 2019 Uganda Responsible Investment Award received on 22nd November 2019 during the 2019 High Level Ugaanda responsible Investment Summit presided over by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni organised by Public Opinions. Riley Packaging is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence Award 2021 from Public Opinions.General Manager
    Block 189, Kyagwe, Lwanyonyi Village
    P.O.Box 817, Mukono District
    Mukono, UGANDA
    Tel: +256 312 266200  | Tel: +256 392 745394
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www.riley.co.ug
38. RUPARELIA GROUP
39. SHERATON HOTEL
40. TORORO CEMENT
41. TOTAL E&P UGANDA B.V
42. UGAFODE MICROFINANCE LIMITED.UGAFODE Microfinance Limited is now a regulated Financial Institution and was licensed by the Central Bank of Uganda to provide focused quality financial services and a wide array of Quality Financial Products to its clients in the urban, peri-urban and rural areas of Uganda to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients.UGAFODE’s operations are backed up by a strong shareholding muscle that guarantees assurance of business continuity as well as commitment to have the client’s best interests as priority.The Managing Director
    UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
    Plot 62, SILVA ARCADE Building, Bombo Road
    P.O.Box 30815, Kampala
    Head Office Tel: +256 414 257 181 , +256 414 235 771, Toll free line (0800 223 900)
    Fax: +256 414 257 182
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www.ugafode.co.ug
43. UGANDA AIRLINES is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions in association with the Office of the Minister for Economic Monitoring Office of the President of the Republic of UgandaUganda Airlines is the flag carrier of Uganda. The company is a revival of the older Uganda Airlines which operated from 1977 until 2001. The current carrier began flying in August 2019Following studies and wide consultations, the Cabinet of Uganda opted to re-launch Uganda Airlines with six new jets, two of which are wide-body, long-range A330-800 and the other four being CRJ900 aircraft.The studies recommended an equity investment by the government of approximately US$70 million and loans totaling US$330 million, borrowed from regional lenders, such as the Trade and Development Bank, to complete the purchase.

    As of 19 March 2019, according to Ephraim Bagenda, the company’s chief executive at the time, 12 pilots and 12 co-pilots (total of 24 cockpit crew), all of them Ugandans, had completed their training and certification on the CRJ900-ER aircraft. The first two regional jets were expected in Uganda in April 2019. The third jet was scheduled for delivery in July 2019 and the fourth CRJ900 was expected in September 2019. Between April and June 2019, the airline planned to obtain an Air operator’s certificate (AOC) from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and start operations by 30 June 2019.

    On 8 April 2019, the expected delivery date for the first two jets (5X-EQU and 5X-KOB) was reported as Tuesday 23 April 2019. In April 2019, the delivery of the first Bombardier CRJ900 was confirmed as 23 April 2019 and that of the first Airbus A330-800 as the first half of 2021.

    On 27 July 2019, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority awarded Uganda National Airlines Company with an Air Operator Certificate, finalizing a five-step, three-month certification process that cleared the airline to commence commercial operations.

    On 2 August 2019, the airline announced the launch date as the 28th of the same month, with flights to Nairobi, Mogadishu, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kilimanjaro, Mombasa and Bujumbura.

    On the morning of 28 August 2019, Uganda Airlines had its first commercial flight from Entebbe to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) with eight passengers on board.

    On 13 November 2019, Uganda Airlines launched the first flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport; thereby completing the first phase of operations to seven routes which was started with flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport nearly three months earlier.

    On 16 December 2019, Uganda Airlines commenced regular commercial passenger service to Zanzibar in Tanzania. The three-times-weekly service, brought the airline’s destinations to eight in the second phase of route expansion.

    On 1 October 2020, after a six-months pause in scheduled passenger service, due to travel restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Uganda Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service, in a phased manner. On that day, the airline’s hub, Entebbe International Airport that had been closed to passenger traffic since March 2020, was opened for resumed passenger service.

    On 18 December 2020, Uganda Airlines launched commercial flights to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The three times weekly operation increased the airline’s expanding network to ten destinations.

    It is expected that when Kabaale International Airport is completed in 2021, a network of flights to local, regional and international destinations, will be developed around the new airport.

    Uganda Airlines is expected to start flights to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.The intercontinental and intracontinental destinations under consideration include: Heathrow Airport, Dubai International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Mumbai International Airport, airports in West Africa and airports in Southern Africa.

    In October 2020, it was reported that Uganda Airlines had received regulatory approval to begin scheduled passenger service to South Africa. The airline began service between Entebbe Airport and O. R. Tambo International Airport, four times a week, effective 31 May 2021.

    On 2 March 2021, it was reported that the airline would commence five-times-weekly scheduled service between Entebbe and London Heathrow on 28 March 2021, using the A330-800 equipment. However, the service did not commence as originally planned due to failure of the airline to get the aircraft appropriately certified by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. Appropriate certification of the A330-800s was obtained on 20 August 2021.

    On 4 October 2021, Uganda Airlines started intercontinental flights, with three times weekly direct passenger service between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), using the A330-800 equipment.Four weeks later, during the first week of November 2021, the frequency between the two cities was increased to four times weekly, as a result of heavy load factors.

    In January 2022, Uganda Airlines senior management indicated that their focus included (a) the establishment of a domestic service in collaboration with existing domestic operators (b) increasing the number of destinations in Europe and DR Congo (c) establishment of service to China, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and India (d) Acquisition of an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) certification. Management plans to start self ground handling at Entebbe Airport in 2022, to reduce expenses.

    Uganda Airlines
    Victoria University Towers
    Esso Corner , Jinja Road, Kampala – Uganda
    WhatsApp: +256 (0 )754355860
    Call Centre: +256 (0)200 406 400 (Active 24/7 )
    Tel: +256 (0)200 406 400
    Email: [email protected]

44. UGANDA COFFEE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions in association with the Office of the Minister for Economic Development Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda. Due to the dedicated leaders of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA, coffee exports continue to grow. Uganda exported 6.55 million bags of coffee worth $657.23 million in the year to October 2021, compared with 5.41 million in the same period in the year 2020.Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was established by an Act of Parliament 1991 and amended in 1994, Cap. 325 under the laws of the Republic of Uganda. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is a government agency mandated to “promote and oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee” in the countryUCDA is established as a public Authority and its mandate is to promote and oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimize foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to the farmers.Ms Agartha Nalubwama from Kayunga District one of the many people who nominated Uganda Coffee Development Authority for the Uganda Economic Development MARK OF Excellence Certification had an Interview with Public Opinions and she insisted that Coffee is the only crop that can truly transform Uganda from a peasntary based economy into a modern self sustaining Economy. She thanked the leadership of UCDA for the commitment to build a robust Coffee sector. She further stated that the increase in coffee exports is attributed to government efforts which saw millions of seedlings distributed to farmers to grow new bushes across the 98 coffee growing districts.“Increasing exports were due to newly planted coffee which started yielding supported by favorable weather. This was also complimented by a positive trend in global coffee prices.Agartha Nalubwama is a Young Coffee Growing promoter in Kayunga and she has been organizing youth in parishes to grow coffee. She want UCDA to work with her company Four Winds Collections Limited to promote coffee Growing in Kayunga District. Email:[email protected]

    Values of the Authority

    UCDA believes in and continues to aspire for the following values;

    • Good governance. This takes into account high level of transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Respect for self and others
    • Provide value for stakeholders
    • Respect for the environment. Encouraging major stakeholders to produce coffee in a sustainable manner
    • Decentralization and working in harmony with the public and private sector in the execution of its services

    Objectives of the Authority

    The objectives of the Authority are:-

    • To promote, improve and monitor the marketing of coffee with a view to optimizing foreign exchange earnings and payments to the farmers;
    • To control the quality of coffee in order to ensure that all coffee exported meets the standards stipulated by the contract between the seller and the buyer;
    • To develop and promote the coffee and other related industries through research and extension arrangements;
    • To promote the marketing of coffee as a final product;
    • To promote domestic consumption of coffee.

    Functions of the Authority

    The functions of the Authority are:

    1. a) To issue certificates in respect of grade and quantity of coffee.
    2. b) To register in accordance with guidelines issued by the Minister, on the advice of the Board, organizations and bodies applying to market coffee
    • To collect, maintain and disseminate statistical data in respect of all aspects of the coffee industry;
    • To certify all coffee exports;
    • To monitor world market price changes and adjust the minimum price on a day-to-day basis to reflect the changes;
    • To research and make extension arrangements through the Ministry of Agriculture or any other organization established in the country for the purpose;
    • To reconcile coffee sub-sector policies with macro-economic policies of the Government;
    • To liaise with the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and be responsible for the administration of stamps of the organization;
    • To liaise with other international organizations and promote Uganda coffee on the world market;
    • To be responsible for the overall supervision of the coffee sub-sector including related industries and advise Government on coffee sub-sector policies;
    • To organize training for technicians, coffee processors and quality controllers.

    The Executive Director
    Uganda Coffee Deveelopment Authority (UCDA)
    Coffee House,
    Plot 35 Jinja Road,
    P.O.Box 7267,Kampala, Uganda
    Tel: (+256)-414-256940 / 312-260470
    Fax: +256-414-256994
    Email: [email protected]

45. UGANDA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions in association with the Office of the Minister for Economic Development Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda.The Uganda Communications Commission was established to implement the provisions of The UCC Act 2013 in accordance with the Laws of Uganda, with the principal goal of developing a modern communications Infrastructure in Uganda, in conformity with the operationalization of the Telecommunications Policy. The primary mandate of UCC is to regulate the Communications sector, which includes Telecommunications, Broadcasting, radio communication, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure.
    The Mandate of the Commission spans over three entities:
    • Uganda Communications Commission
    • Rural Communications Development Fund
    • Uganda Institute of Communications & Technology

    UCC is  not only the regulator, but also a facilitator and promoter of sustainable growth and development of Uganda’s communications sector hence contribution to social economic transformation of Uganda.

    The Uganda Communications Commission has been a pillar in promoting Rural Communication through The Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF) which was founded in 2003 and is responsible for the development of communications infrastructure outside of Uganda’s urban centers.

    The RCDF has set standards for its work in the 112 districts of the country. RCDF’s scope of work includes: (a) creation of internet points of presence (b) internet training centers (c) creation of internet cafes at every district headquarters (d) creation of web portals for every district (e) maintenance of pay telephones at the ratio of at least one for every 2500 people (f) development of postal projects, Multi-purpose Community Telecentres (MCTs), internet development for schools & health care facilities and (g) development of call centres.

    Head Office
    Executive Director
    Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
    UCC House
    Plot 42 – 44, Spring road, Bugolobi
    P.O. Box 7376 Kampala, Uganda
    Tel: + 256 414 339000/ 312 339000
    Fax: + 256 414 348832
    E-mail: [email protected]

46. UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK LIMITED (UDB) is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions in association with the Office of the Minister for Economic Development Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda. UDB was the first national development finance institution (DFI) in Uganda established under Decree No. 23 of 1972 (later the Uganda Development Bank Act Cap. 56 of 1972), which Act sought to “establish the Uganda Development Bank and the Credit Guarantee Fund and for other matters connected therewith”.The main objective of UDB was to promote and finance investment in various commercial sectors of the economy with particular emphasis on agriculture, industry, tourism, housing and commerce. In order to achieve its objective, UDB was empowered, by its statute, to provide financing in the form of loans and by way of equity participation using funds borrowed from both local and foreign sources. Backed by guarantees of the Government of Uganda, UDB succeeded in obtaining large credits from external financiers, notably African Development Bank, International Development Association, European Investment Bank, European Economic Community, Kuwait Fund, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC Fund) and Arab Bank of Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).Uganda Development Bank
    Plot 6 Nakasero Road, Rwenzori Towers, 1st Floor, Wing B
    Tel: +256 312 355 500
    Tel:+256 414 355 550
    Email: [email protected]
47. UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY (UNRA).Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions in association with the Office of the Minister for Economic Development Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda.UNRA’s products and services is designed to aid the development of the economy by reducing transport costs which will help make the country’s investment climate more competitive. Furthermore, the national roads play a strategic role in enhancing connectivity of economic zones and spur the growth of vital sectors such as Tourism, Agriculture, Mining, Oil and Gas development, and Trade and commerce.As of June 2020, the national roads network in fair to good condition was 85% for paved roads and 77% for unpaved roads against the NDPII target of 85% and 70% respectively. During the NDP II period, UNRA completed the implementation of 27 road construction projects, adding 1,548km to the paved national road network. As of June 2020, the paved road stock stands at 5,445 KM which represents 26% of the total national road network. This represents an achievement of 91% towards the NDPII target of 6,000km of paved roads while in 2017/18, the total national road network increased by 310.8km, from 20,544 to 21,010km due to newly constructed roads, which included dual carriageway sections and other roads that have been reclassified and gazetted as national roads by the MOWT for various reasons.UNRA constructed or rehabilitated a total of 113km of town roads, which are not part of the national roads, and is currently working on 187km.All Eleven (11) ferries under UNRA’s management were fully operational and delivered the scheduled trips registering a 95% availability and utilization rates respectively while ferrying 2,875,040 passengers.The Executive Director
    Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
    Plot 3-5 New Port Bell Road, UAP Nakawa Business Park
    P.O. Box 28487 Kampala
    Phone+256 414 318 111+256 312 233 100+256 414 318 000
    Toll Free Lines0800 100 8110800 100 812
    WhatsApp Line+256714651187
    Email: [email protected]@unra.go.ug
48. UGANDA PEOPLE’S DEFENSE FORCES (UPDF) previously known as the National Resistance Army is the armed forces of Uganda. The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces is the engine of Social-economic transformation of Uganda. The UPDF has pacified all parts of Uganda paving way for development of Uganda. The UPDF is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions in association with the Office of the Minister for Economic Development Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda.Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces was so named in the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. It was initially called the National Resistance Army which was the Force that fought the February 6, 1981 to January 26, 1986 Liberation war that saw the final overthrow of dictatorship in Uganda. NRA picked up the struggle from earlier Liberation struggles of the 1970’s against oppressive and anti People Governments in Uganda.Right from the immediate post-colonial era, the state was by nature and characters an oppressive one. At independence, the same army recruited, trained and left behind by the colonialists just changed the name from King’s African Rifle (KAR) to first Uganda Rifles (UR) and then Uganda Army (UA). KAR’s main function was to repress and suppress any opposition to the British rule. The senior non commissioned officers in KAR, like Idi Amin, who had been promoted on account of their brutality against the MAU MAU freedom fighters, became officers in the UA.For the first two decades of her independence, Uganda had to contend with problems of national unity and cohesion because of its military which was characterized by anti-people attitude and manipulation. It is against such background that in 1972, a young Ugandan man called Yoweri Museveni launched a liberation struggle under the name Front for National Salvation (FRONASA).There were other forces in the 1970’s struggle against Idi Amin that in March 26, 1979 merged with FRONASA to form the Uganda National Liberation Front (UNLF) with its military wing, the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA). They included Kikosi Maalum (led by Milton Obote with Tito Okello and David Oyite Ojok as commanders), and other smaller groups like Save Uganda Movement (led by Akena P’Ojok, William Omaria and Ateker Ejalu) and Uganda Freedom Union (led by Godfrey Binaisa, Andrew Kayiira and Olara Otunnu), that after the merger fought alongside Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces to oust Idi Amin’s dictatorship in April 1979.

    UNLF ruled Uganda from the overthrow of Amin until the disputed national elections in December 1980 in which Obote was declared a winner after massively rigging elections. This prompted Yoweri Museveni to lead a final Liberation struggle under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) with its military wing the NRA that in February 6, 1981 started protracted guerilla warfare with only a platoon of fighters, 27 of whom were armed.

    The NRA guerilla force persisted, being at the fore front of quelling the dictatorships of the time, and in 1986 they registered a landmark in the much needed liberation after a five-year people’s protracted war that climaxed in defeat of fascism in Uganda. This liberation brought about the restoration of dignity amongst the people and the state. From 1986, the NRM under President Yoweri Museveni embarked on, among others, formation of a constitution and in 1995, it was promulgated.

    That is how the NRA became the UPDF. The UPDF is a nonpartisan force, national in character, patriotic, professional, disciplined, productive and subordinate to the civilian authority as established under the constitution.

    Defence Spokesman
    Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs
    Tel: 0414-565345
    Email: [email protected]

49. UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY (URA) is a government revenue collection agency established by the Parliament of Uganda. Operating under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the URA is responsible for enforcing, assessing, collecting, and accounting for the various taxes imposed in Uganda. In 1991, when URA was established, tax collection was 6.83% of GDP, amounting to UGX:133 billion. In 2015, taxes collected were 13% of GDP, amounting to UGX:11.2 trillion. URA targets to increase tax collection to at least 16% of GDP by 2020.Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is a recipient of the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence certification offered by Public Opinions in association with the Office of the Minister for Economic Development Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda.URA has succeeded in collecting taxes from both the public and Private but it’s also mandated to account for the central Government tax Revenue which include both the Non-Taxi Revenues and to provide advice to Government on matters of Policy relating to all revenue sources,Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has succeeded in cultivating a tax paying culture through provision of reliable services, leadership development and building strategic partnerships for social-economic transformation of Uganda.Mr. John Musinguzi Rujoki
    Commissioner General
    Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
    PLOT M193/M194,
    NAKAWA INDUSTRIAL AREA;
    P.O.BOX 7279,KAMPALA
    Tel: +256-417-442-042 +256-323-442-042
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www. ura.go.ug
50. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) was recognized by Public Opinions with the Uganda Economic Development Mark of Excellence Certification ass the Best International Development Organization in Uganda.USAID works to strengthen the economy and increase Uganda’s prosperity through improving agriculture, trade and private enterprise, providing training and microfinance support, enhancing access to energy and by preserving wildlife and promoting tourism. USAID supports Uganda’s efforts to address weather-related impacts on agriculture through access to reliable climate data, development of effective climate policies, and research and education.USAID began its assistance to Uganda immediately after its independence in 1962, recognizing the country’s potential as a “bread basket” of Africa, with its rich natural resources, and significant rural population. Priorities have evolved over the past five decades, and we remain committed to improving Ugandans’ livelihoods.With three integrated development objectives—increasing resilience, addressing demographic drivers, and strengthening systems, USAID works in partnership with the people of Uganda to address the fundamental challenges constraining the country’s development.In partnership with the people of Uganda, USAID/Uganda is firmly committed to addressing the fundamental challenges constraining the country’s development. Uganda is in the midst of a demographic tsunami with its population doubling every 16 years. Uganda’s systems must be transformed to rapidly increase agricultural productivity, curb accelerating environmental degradation, alleviate the burden of communicable diseases and educate and train a more and increasingly younger population of Ugandans that need to be both more productive and more involved as citizens. The rapidly growing population exacerbates high levels of youth unemployment and amplifies pressures on social, natural and other resources. Inadequately addressed, these issues will lead to a growing number of marginalized Ugandans without access to public or other services, lacking resilience to shocks and stresses, held back from progress and, thus, unable to realize their individual or collective potential.

    USAID/Uganda’s strategic approach is designed for short-term results linked to long-term substantive returns, working within, rather than parallel to, Uganda’s local country systems, and engaging Ugandans in ways in which the country’s development is done “with” and “by” them rather than “to” them. The approach recognizes the need for: (i) deepening USAID’s partnership with the people of Uganda and their institutions; (ii) making more deliberate efforts to understand the ever- evolving context in which USAID operates; and (iii) helping Uganda build the capable, enlightened and accountable leadership at all levels of society and government that will allow USAID and other donors to ultimately step aside as, increasingly, Ugandans themselves drive sustainable development forward.

    USAID’s approach furthermore appreciates that Uganda’s development challenges are intertwined and mutually reinforcing. In response, USAID/Uganda proposes an integrated approach that will bring together a range of interventions to help thousands of Uganda’s families reach their hopes and dreams and the country as a whole to more fully realize the potential inherent in its resources and its people.

    USAID has previously focused on addressing concrete and immediate health, education, or market needs through implementation at local levels. This approach has often been stymied by systemic challenges in the respective sectors of intervention. USAID/Uganda has learned that it must understand and work within local systems, even those that pose risks. Although USAID/Uganda will continue intervention in historic sectors and Agency funding streams, this change in approach will require a mind-shift to orient interventions toward disparate yet targeted challenges within respective local systems. With three integrated development objectives, aiming at increased resilience, addressing the demographic drivers and strengthening the systems, the Mission will continue to collaborate, learn and adapt to improve programmatic decision-making, its operations and the impact of its investments.

    USAID Uganda
    U.S. Mission Compound-South Wing
    Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
    PO Box 7856 Kampala Uganda
    Phone: +256 0414 306 001

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     Public Opinions is a field based organization working towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Public Awareness, information Dissemination, Corporate Branding and Printing, Training and Mentorship,Research,Investment Advisory and Promotion,etc.
    Public Opinions: Tel:+256701992426 Email: [email protected] Web: www.publicopinions.net/www.buyinza.com