Century Bottling Company Limited walked into the Tax Appeals Tribunal hoping to end a costly dispute before it truly began. The Coca-Cola bottler was facing a fresh set of tax assessments from Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) covering 2013–2019, claims that pushed the disputed bill to roughly UGX 10.2 billion. To Century Bottling Company, the audit felt like a second bite at the same apple. To URA, it was a necessary correction after uncovering new facts. Century Bottling Company’s strategy was built around a procedural knockout. The company argued that URA had come too late. Under tax law, additional assessments are…
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On paper, it looked like a clean regional trade story: a Ugandan manufacturer producing beer for thirsty markets in South Sudan and DR Congo, using local distributors to move product across borders. In reality, it became a high-stakes tax dispute that turned on a single question: who, legally, exported the beer? The business model behind the case was straightforward. Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has long exported into the region. In 2022, it supplied beer to Kabaco and Ituri, two Uganda-based companies with established export networks outside the country. The beer was clearly marked “for export,” and the arrangement was framed…
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Pan-African insurance brokerage powerhouse Olea has completed the acquisition and full merger of Marsh Uganda. This marks one of the most significant consolidations in Uganda’s insurance broking sector in recent years. The announcement, formally communicated by Olea on 20 November, brings to a close a five-year collaborative journey between the two firms. It positions Olea among the country’s top five insurance brokers by market share. In its statement, Olea called the merger a milestone that “strengthens our integrated, client-focused network across Africa.” It reinforces its commitment to delivering world-class, locally grounded risk solutions. With operations now spanning more than 25…
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Government has tabled a UGX1.696 trillion supplementary budget request before Parliament’s Budget Committee, with UGX422.264 billion earmarked as an initial payment for the purchase of 10 aircraft for Uganda Airlines. The request was presented by Works and Transport Minister Edward Katumba Wamala, who appeared before the committee on Monday, 1 December, as MPs considered Supplementary Expenditure Schedule Two ahead of its adoption by Parliament in the plenary sitting scheduled for Tuesday. Gen Katumba Wamala told the committee that the supplementary request is intended to cover urgent financing gaps within the transport sector that could not wait for the next budget…
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Despite a UGX25 billion shot in the wallet by government, Vision Group, the state majority-owned media house (government owns 53.3%), is still fishing in troubled waters, the just-published Annual Report 2024/25 shows. The capital injection, structured as a preference share investment, was meant to stabilise the business, ease its liquidity pressures, and give the country’s largest multimedia company a fair shot at recovery. Yet even with the sizeable boost and a slate of new investments under CEO Don Wanyama, Vision Group continues to post losses and confront deep structural challenges. The report paints a picture of an organisation that has…
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By Dr. Florian Wessendorf Africa, blessed with some of the world’s highest solar irradiation levels, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in solar market momentum. From the vast deserts of the Sahel to the fertile plains of East Africa, investments are flowing, projects are scaling, and opportunities are multiplying. Yet, this is no mere flash in the pan; it’s a structured market evolution driven by policy alignment, technological innovation, and private-sector ingenuity. Intersolar Africa 2026, set to convene at Nairobi’s Sarit Centre on 3-4 February 2026, arrives at a pivotal moment. As organizers of this premier solar expo, we see firsthand…
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A November 2025 RMB white paper titled Continent at a Crossroads has warned that Africa is entering a decisive decade. The choices governments, firms, and regional blocs make will determine whether the continent turns its advantages into broad prosperity or falls back into familiar traps. The study is grounded in 47 leadership interviews and a survey of more than 2,300 respondents. It frames Africa’s outlook through nine linked forces, from governance and integration to demographics, technology, and geopolitics. The paper’s most consistent finding is that governance is the single biggest constraint on Africa’s economic transformation. Interviewees repeatedly point to weak…
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In every industry, recognition plays a vital role in inspiring excellence, fueling innovation, and setting benchmarks for success. For the field of Public Relations (PR) and Communication, a profession built on influence, trust, and creativity, awards are not just a form of celebration; they are a strategic pillar for growth, credibility, and professional development. The Power of Recognition in PR and Communication Public Relations is an industry often working behind the scenes, shaping narratives, building brands, managing crises, and cultivating trust between organizations and their audiences. Yet, much of this impact can go unnoticed without platforms that acknowledge and celebrate…
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In Uganda’s fast-evolving insurance market, questions of trust, innovation, and growth remain central. The insurance industry has been expanding, attracting bigger regional players and new products, but challenges of low penetration and uptake continue to shape the everyday business. We spoke to Ambrose Kibuuka, Chief Executive Officer of ICEA Lion General, about where the market is headed, what is driving competition, and how insurers can grow by serving the largely uninsured majority. Below are excerpts. Beyond the CEO title, who are you? What values or habits define Ambrose Kibuuka as a person? I am proudly Ugandan, born and bred here….
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The Anti-Corruption Court recently issued fresh criminal summons against embattled former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali, directing her to appear and answer charges in the long-running UGX3.8 billion war compensation fraud case. The summons, captured in the latest court communication and referenced in ongoing proceedings, underscores that the legal storm surrounding Ssali is far from over. The new directive comes at a time when her co-accused, including Busiki County MP Paul Akamba, have already appeared to face charges, while Ssali herself has missed earlier sessions on account of procedural delays. The court’s insistence that she now appears in person reflects a…
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