French media conglomerate Canal+ has moved to consolidate control over SuperSport’s sports rights acquisitions, transferring decision-making authority from South Africa to its headquarters in Paris. The development follows Canal+’s 3…
The Speke Group of Hotels, the hospitality arm of the Ruparelia Group, has reaffirmed its dominance in Uganda’s premium hospitality sector after two of its flagship properties secured top-tier classifications...
A high-value property in Kololo purchased at a value of UGX 1.2 billion has become the subject of a legal showdown between businesswoman Olive Zaitun Kigongo, her co-administrator Alison Gallagher,…
Ugandan businesses and workers stand to benefit from new partnerships as a major UK business delegation arrives in Kampala this week. Invited by the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, during her visit to...
I&M Bank Uganda has reinforced its position as the official bank partner of the Kabaka Birthday Run, slated for its 13th edition on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. The 2026 Kabaka...
There is a stretch of land in Uganda where nature seems to have been especially generous. From the volcanic peaks of Kisoro to the ancient, mist-draped rainforests of Bwindi; from…
Muwema & Co. Advocates has announced that it will appeal the High Court (Commercial Division) ruling that ordered the firm to pay rent arrears, mesne profits, and general damages, and to vacate its offices at Plot 50 Windsor Crescent Road in Kololo. The judgment, delivered by Justice Patricia Mutesi, ordered the law firm to pay $148,300 (UGX 533.3m) in rent arrears as of May 30, 2023, $224,000 (UGX 805.5m) in mesne profits, and UGX 50,000,000 in general damages, in addition to granting an order for vacant possession of the premises. “We are appealing” In a statement issued a day after…
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An internal brief prepared for the new consulting cum interim chief executive officer, Girma Wake, shows that Uganda Airlines is currently operating only five aircraft against a required schedule of eight. The brief, which details the status of the airline’s fleet, indicates that three of its six owned aircraft were declared unserviceable, which has left the national carrier to function well below planned capacity. Three Aircraft Grounded The brief shows that of the six aircraft owned by Uganda Airlines, three are grounded and classified as requiring immediate maintenance, while one additional aircraft currently in operation is under an Aircraft, Crew,…
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By Andy Wilfred Kulanyi School term costs are a reality many Ugandan parents quietly confront at the beginning of each school calendar. You may have planned. You may have saved. You may even have set money aside months in advance. But then the unexpected happens: prices of essentials go up, a medical bill appears, or your business slows down. And suddenly, what once looked manageable feels heavy. For many families, school fees are not a question of willingness, but timing. Income does not always arrive in a neat, predictable pattern that aligns with the beginning of a school term. Yet…
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When Fabian Kasi assumed leadership of Centenary Bank in August 2010, the institution managed UGX 807 billion in total assets. By 2024, that figure had expanded to UGX 7.1 trillion — an extraordinary transformation that has positioned Centenary as Uganda’s second-largest bank by assets. Over the same period, customer deposits rose from UGX 630.8 billion to UGX 4.2 trillion, while the loan book expanded to UGX 3.7 trillion. Net profit grew even faster, climbing from UGX 29.4 billion in 2010 to UGX 342.3 billion in 2024. The bank’s physical and human footprint has grown just as dramatically. Its customer base…
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Uganda’s leadership pipeline is under pressure, not necessarily because the country lacks talent, but because the best talent is increasingly mobile, globally competitive, and more selective than ever before. In boardrooms, a difficult trend is settling in: leaders are leaving. The reality is that many organisations are struggling to keep pace with a new world of work where opportunity is no longer defined by geography. The so-called brain drain has often been framed as a mass exodus of professionals chasing better pay abroad. But Uganda’s human resource experts suggest the picture is more layered. The challenge is not about people…
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Thadeus Kamara does not see numbers as figures on a spreadsheet. He sees them as signals, indicators of behaviour, discipline, and strategic alignment. For him, data is not about reporting what happened. It is about understanding why it happened and what must change next. Currently a Business Manager at dfcu Bank, Kamara built his career in data across logistics, FMCG, and banking. His journey began at DHL, where he worked as a Data Analyst for two years before moving to Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). There, over four years, he rose from Commercial Performance Analyst to Commercial Performance Manager – RtC,…
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The High Court (Commercial Division), sitting at Kampala, has today, 20th February 2026, ordered M/S Muwema & Co. Advocates to pay USD 372,300 in rent arrears and mesne profits, UGX 50 million in general damages, and to immediately vacate prime premises in Kololo following a protracted lease dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd. In a strongly worded judgment delivered by Hon. Lady Justice Patricia Mutesi, the Court found that the law firm had breached its lease agreement, wrongfully remained in possession of the property, and failed to prove claims of a binding sale or entitlement to reimbursement for renovations. The dispute…
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Uganda has fired what may become one of the most consequential regulatory shots yet in Africa’s unfolding battle over digital sovereignty. In a landmark ruling, the country’s Personal Data Protection…
Uganda Airlines has announced temporary flight disruptions after grounding two of its long-haul aircraft for unscheduled maintenance, affecting its London and Mumbai routes. In a statement dated February 20, the airline did not initially specify which aircraft or routes had been impacted. However, Uganda Airlines’ long-haul fleet consists of two Airbus A330-800neo aircraft that operate its intercontinental services. The airline later clarified through its Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Head, Shakila Rahim Lamar, that the London and Mumbai routes have been affected. The Dubai service, however, remains operational. “We understand that this may cause concern and inconvenience, and we want…
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