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Single Handle Every Task PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelvin Kizito   
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Despite the current preferance for ‘multi-tasking’ Brian Tracy argues that it is better to single handle every task. I have reproduced his article  below:

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Why Byarugaba Became NSSF Boss PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelvin Kizito   
Saturday, 24 July 2010
In 2007, before financial literacy became the in-thing, I had a dream of helping to position a financial institution into a financial literacy organization. My dream was to convince a leading bank to use financial literacy as a social corporate responsibility. At the time, as it is today, it was a hard sale despite the advantages accrued with such a strategy.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 July 2010 )
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Break the Silence: Be Ware of Fake Fuel in Uganda PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelvin Kizito   
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Writing something related to personal finance, on a regular basis, is at times challenging because the content has to be relevant.  Fortunately, this week my inbox was filled with complaints about fake fuel in Uganda. If valid, these complaints will have a farreaching impact

Last Updated ( Monday, 19 April 2010 )
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Foreign Investment Can Liberate Our Entrepreneurial Spirit PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelvin Kizito   
Saturday, 23 January 2010

There has been a lot of heated debate about the future of the controversial RVR concession and speculation as to why foreign investors are interested in the deal. Just what does our region offer?


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Making Money on the Stock Exchange PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelvin Kizito   
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Uganda’s economy has made impressive progress over the last 10 years.  Although there is nothing particularly spectacular, in terms of achievement, the stock exchange stands out as a very significant development despite its humble beginning.

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Personal Fnancial Tips for the New Year PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelvin Kizito Kiyingi   
Monday, 28 December 2009

Every week Professor Robert Weagley, head of the personal financial planning department at University of Missouri-Columbia, sends me a copy of his popular financial tips write-ups.  


Last Updated ( Monday, 28 December 2009 )
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Explaining Market Indices PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelvin Kizito   
Wednesday, 02 December 2009

Last month, I received an e-mail from someone who wanted to understand indices. "I do not understand this index thing," she wrote. 

"Even the ones you are quoting about the Uganda Securities Exchange. Could you help me get to know how to interpret these figures, including the Hang Seng, the Dow Jones, and the Nikkei etc.? 


Last Updated ( Friday, 04 December 2009 )
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