New Vision joins leading institutions honoured at 2026 FiRe Awards
The FiRe Awards Committee recommended a Certificate of Recognition for achievement in financial reporting under the Parastatals/Government Business Enterprises (GBEs) Category for New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited, in recognition of its efforts to uphold high standards of financial disclosure and accountability.
Winners pose for a group photo during the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards held at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
___________________ New Vision receives a certificate of recognition during the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba). Richard Byarugaba (second left), Executive Director of Finance at the Bank of Uganda, chats with George William Nyombi Thembo (second right), Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, after the latter officiated at the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. Left is Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) president Timothy David Ediomu, while right is ICPAU vice-president Alfred Kabuchu. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba). Some of the guests who attended the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd was among several organisations recognised at the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards organised by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
The awards ceremony was held at Kampala Serena Hotel and presided over by George William Nyombi Thembo, the executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
"The FiRe Awards Committee recommended a Certificate of Recognition for achievement in financial reporting under the Parastatals/Government Business Enterprises (GBEs) Category for New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited, in recognition of its efforts to uphold high standards of financial disclosure and accountability," said ICPAU president CPA Timothy David Ediomu.
He praised New Vision, describing it as Uganda's biggest media company, with platforms across social media, print, radio and television.
"These are our worthy sponsors and have stood with us for many years as co-sponsors in this effort," he said.
In the Parastatals/GBEs category, Uganda National Oil Company Limited was the second runner-up, while the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda was first runner-up. The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) emerged as the overall winner.
In the Banking Services Tier I category, Pearl Bank Uganda Limited emerged overall winner, followed by dfcu Limited as first runner-up and Centenary Rural Development Group Limited as second runner-up.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) Executive Director Timothy David Ediomu (third right) hands over an award to Pearl Bank Chief Finance Officer Fred Sseruyange and other bank officials after the bank emerged among the winners at the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards for its outstanding financial reporting and commitment to sustainability. The ceremony was held at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
Fred Sseruyange (centre), Chief Finance Officer of Pearl Bank, celebrates with colleagues after the bank won at the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards in recognition of its outstanding financial reporting and commitment to sustainability. The ceremony was held at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
Under Banking Services Tier II, BRAC Uganda Bank Limited emerged winner, with Finance Trust Bank Limited as first runner-up and Salaam Bank Limited as second runner-up.
The awards also recognised excellence in insurance reporting. In the General Insurance Companies Category A, Old Mutual Insurance Uganda Limited emerged winner, followed by Britam Insurance Company (Uganda) Limited and AAR General Insurance Uganda Limited as first and second runners-up, respectively.
In the Life Assurance Companies Category B, Liberty Life Assurance Uganda Limited took the top award, with Old Mutual Life Assurance Uganda Limited as first runner-up and Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited as second runner-up.
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (U) SMC Limited won the Reinsurance Business Category C, while Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited was first runner-up. Willis Towers Watson Uganda Insurance Brokers received a Certificate of Recognition in the Other Insurance Services category.
In the Consumer and Industrial Products Category A, MTN Uganda Limited emerged winner, followed by Uganda Clays Limited and British American Tobacco Uganda Limited as first and second runners-up, respectively. Quality Chemical Industries Limited received a Certificate of Recognition.
Under Category B, Uganda Crop Care Limited emerged winner, while Neptune Financial Software Uganda Limited received a Certificate of Recognition.
The Bank of Uganda won the Regulatory Bodies and Associations category, with the Uganda Insurers Association as first runner-up and the Electricity Regulatory Authority as second runner-up. Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited also received a Certificate of Recognition.
Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme won the Retirement Benefits Services category, while the Bank of Uganda Defined Benefits Scheme was first runner-up and the Bank of Uganda Defined Contributions Scheme second runner-up. Parliamentary Pension Scheme received a Certificate of Recognition.
In the SACCOs and Cooperative Societies category, Steadfin Uganda SACCO Limited emerged winner, followed by Exodus SACCO and Hofokam Limited as first and second runners-up, respectively. Wazalendo SACCO received a Certificate of Recognition.
Uganda Martyrs Hospital-Lubaga emerged winner in the Reporting under IFRS for SMEs category and was also recognised for the Most Improved Report. Child's i Foundation and Davis & Shirtliff International Limited received Certificates of Recognition in the same reporting category.
The Uganda Martyrs Hospital, Nsambya team receives its award. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
In the special awards, Pearl Bank Uganda Limited won Gold for Integrated Report of the Year, while Uganda Clays Limited received Silver and Centenary Rural Development Group Limited Bronze. Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited and the National Social Security Fund received the Titans Award.
MTN Uganda Limited also won several special awards, including Best Listed Entity Reporting, Presentation and Communication, and Sustainability Reporting. Centenary Rural Development Group Limited won Corporate Governance Reporting, while BRAC Uganda Bank Limited was also recognised for Presentation and Communication.
Some of the winners pose for a group photo during the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
Some of the guests who attended the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
Some of the winners pose for a group photo during the 2026 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba).
The awards ceremony held on November 4, 2026, was organised in partnership with the Capital Markets Authority and the Uganda Securities Exchange under the theme, "Driving Sustainability Reporting through Technology and Innovation."