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    Paul Murungi

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    Paul Murungi is a Ugandan Business Journalist with extensive financial journalism training from institutions in South Africa, London (UK), Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. His coverage focuses on groundbreaking stories across the East African region with a focus on ICT, Energy, Oil and Gas, Mining, Companies, Capital and Financial markets, and the General Economy.

    His body of work has contributed to policy change in private and public companies.

    Paul has so far won five continental awards at the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism in Johannesburg, South Africa, and several Uganda national journalism awards for his articles on business and technology at the ACME Awards.

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    Airtel Uganda promotes Bakibinga to legal director role as Kakonge switches to MTN

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 6, 2024December 7, 2024

    Airtel Uganda has appointed Counsel Godfrey Bakibinga as the new Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs replacing Counsel Dennis Kakonge who resigned from the position with effect from 30th November,…

    Bank of Uganda recovers UGX 30 billion of stolen money, more cash still missing 

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 5, 2024December 6, 2024

    Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Micheal Atingi-Ego has exclusively revealed that it has recovered USD 8.2 million (UGX 30 billion) of the UGX 52 billion that was lost in a…

    UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Ms. Peninah Aheebwa, Director Economic and National Content Monitoring at Petroleum Authority of Uganda

    Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasLists & RankingsWomen In LeadershipDecember 5, 2024December 6, 2024

    Peninah Aheebwa is responsible for ensuring cost-efficient oil and gas operations in the country, the economic feasibility of the projects and promoting the participation of Ugandans in the sector. Ms….

    INSIDE STORY: How Hima cement tax disputes, legal suits and climate pressures pushed Holcim Group out of East Africa 

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 5, 2024March 26, 2025

    When the Swiss Holcim Group first announced its plans in July to sell the Nairobi listed Bamburi Cement business in Kenya to Amsons Group; it raised fear and left many…

    Australian firm to acquire 60 percent stake in Ntungamo and Mityana mining projects as rush for critical minerals surges globally

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 4, 2024December 6, 2024

    Blaze Minerals Limited, an Australian listed firm has turned to Uganda as it seeks fulfill the global demand for critical minerals, with a 60 percent acquisition in Gecko Minerals Uganda,…

    Rubanda’s woman’s path to prosperity with dfcu Bank’s GROW Loan 

    Paul MurungiCompany NewsNovember 30, 2024November 30, 2024

    For years, Gillian Kiconco, a dedicated young woman from Rubanda District, dreamed of making a difference in Uganda’s agricultural sector.  With a Diploma in Crop Production and a Bachelor’s in…

    Former Equity Bank Executive Director, Elizabeth Mwerinde appointed Head of Commercial Banking operations at EcoBank   

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryNovember 30, 2024November 30, 2024

    Seasoned Banker and former Equity Bank Executive Director for Public and Social Investments,  Elizabeth Mwerinde Kasedde has been appointed to lead commercial banking operations at EcoBank.  Ms. Mwerinde took to…

    How dfcu Bank is driving Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in Northern Uganda

    Paul MurungiCompany NewsNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

    Northern Uganda’s economic landscape, driven largely by agriculture, has presented unique challenges and opportunities for financial inclusion. dfcu Bank has taken strategic steps to adapt its services and empower communities,…

    PostBank, UBTS Rally Ugandans to Donate Blood to reduce Blood Shortage in Health Care Facilities

    Paul MurungiCompany NewsNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

    PostBank Uganda has today teamed up with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) to rally Ugandans to donate blood to ensure that health centers have enough blood to save lives. The…

    How SACCOs and Saving Groups can Bridge the Financial Inclusion Divide: A Case of Wendi Mobile Wallet 

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

    By Brenda Mpoora  Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are making a tremendous contribution in promoting a savings culture and driving financial inclusion to the last mile user in Uganda. …

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