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UEDCL Woes & Energy Sector Strains: Is Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Hardworking, Overreaching, Playing to the Gallery — or All of the Above?
When the Ministry of Energy announced the dismissal of the UEDCL Board Chairperson and the forced leave of Acting Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa amid mounting public anger over persistent blackouts, operational failures
Election Disruptions and City Decongestion Reforms Soften MTN Uganda’s Q1 2026 Performance
Election Disruptions and City Decongestion Reforms Soften MTN Uganda’s Q1 2026 Performance MTN Uganda’s growth engine slowed noticeably in the first quarter of 2026 as election-related
Lake Chahafi Resort: Where the Highlands Meet the Water.
After months of meetings, deadlines and constant movement, every leader eventually reaches a moment when they need to pause. Not just a short break but a place where the world slows down completely. Tucked quietly along the shores of Lake Chahafi, the elegant Lake Chahafi Resort offers exactly that kind of escape, a lakeside sanctuary in the cool highlands near Kisoro where business travelers can unwind, reflect and reconnect with nature while surrounded by one of the most breathtaking landscapes
Dangote to Construct $17B Oil Refinery in Kenya, Drops Tanzania Plans
Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote is shifting plans for a major East African oil refinery to Kenya, in a move that appears to sideline earlier proposals centred on Tanzania’s port city of Tanga. Dangote revealed in an interview with the Financial Times that he is now leaning towards Mombasa as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, citing the Kenyan port city’s infrastructure advantages and market size. “I’m leaning more towards Mombasa because Mombasa has a much larger,
Former Umeme Staff Take Over Key Positions at UEDCL in Major Leadership Reshuffle
A sweeping management reshuffle at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has revealed a striking trend: a significant number of the newly appointed acting managers are former employees of Umeme, the private power distributor whose concession ended on April 1, 2025. Using LinkedIn profiles, corporate records, and professional career histories, CEO East Africa Magazine has pieced together details showing that many of the officials elevated into senior acting positions at UEDCL previously served in senior or mid-level roles at
Uganda Targets Industrial Growth Through Strengthened China Investment Partnerships
Uganda is positioning itself as a leading investment destination in Africa by leveraging its long-standing partnership with China
Uganda’s 2025 Tourism Report Shows Strong Growth – But Falls Short of the Pace Needed to Hit $4b by 2028/29 and $5b by 2030
Annah Nafula Uganda’s tourism sector has entered 2026 with renewed momentum, delivering what the Ministry of
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Fraud Alert: Fake Sudhir Ruparelia Accounts Increase on X, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns
A growing wave of impersonation accounts mimicking Ugandan business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has triggered fresh warnings from cybersecurity experts, authorities, and the public, highlighting the increasing sophistication of online fraud schemes.
#CEOOfTheWeek: Mumba Kalifungwa — Unlocking Stanbic’s Lending Power to Drive Uganda’s Growth
When Mumba Kalifungwa stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at
How dfcu Bank Helped Agnes Mbabazi Turn Agrifarm Into a Ugandan Agribusiness Force
As Uganda celebrates International Women’s Day 2026, Agnes Mbabazi’s success story of
PROFILE: Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda — The Making of One of Uganda’s Leading Tax Lawyers
Tell us a bit about the firm, Birungyi, Barata & Advocates. To
Emirates’ Flagship A380 Returns with Starlink Next-Generation Wi-Fi
Emirates is once again redefining the inflight experience with the return of its flagship Airbus A380; now equipped with next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi, marking a global first for the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The upgraded A380, which recently returned to Dubai following installation and certification in Newquay, UK, introduces a dramatic leap in onboard connectivity. With three Starlink antennas installed per
Where Thrill Meets Stillness: Discover Supreme Adventure Park on Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi
There are places that impress you the moment you arrive, and then there are places that
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High Court Clarifies: Fraud Allegations in Public Contract Disputes Must Be Heard—Even Late
The case stems from a major infrastructure procurement initiated by the former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), now operating under the Ministry of Works and Transport, for the upgrading of key road
Rethinking Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill 2026
There is a proverb, often recited but rarely understood: what the eye sees can deceive the mind, but what the mind refuses to question will govern the future. It is an uncomfortable
When the Law Exists But No One Listens: Uganda’s Conflict of Interest Problem
By Shaidu Mafabi and Phillip Karugaba The High Court of Lesotho recently delivered a remarkable judgment. In Teboho Mojapela v Speaker of the National Assembly, the court directed Parliament to enact conflict
