If ESG were a person, at Letshego Uganda, he/she would not be seated in a boardroom quoting frameworks. It would be on the road, on the phone, and occasionally on…
Eri Ssebowa is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over nine years of progressive experience in strategic financial management, business partnering, financial reporting, and performance management across the banking,…
Following a reputational and financially bruising fraud scandal — in which the brewer estimates to have lost about UGX 9 billion — and the subsequent exit of its Heads of…
Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA) has been tapped to represent Stanbic Bank Uganda and its parent, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, in one of the largest transfer-pricing disputes to reach the Tax…
Centenary Bank and Bees and Trees Uganda launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement initiative, aimed at restoring degraded land, promoting environmental conservation, improving livelihoods, and strengthening financial…
A leaked internal letter from Uganda Airlines has exposed a bitter dispute with Wavah Water, one of the carrier’s inflight suppliers, over alleged contamination of bottled water served to passengers. The correspondence, signed by Dominic Mascarenhas, Manager for Inflight Product and Catering, documented how a sealed 1.5-litre Wavah Water bottle was found with a dead cockroach trapped inside its cap during a routine flight service. According to an internal letter dated August 21, 2025, and addressed to Ms. Charlotte Mayanja Kakooza, Sales and Client Relations Manager at Wavah Water, Dominic Mascarenhas, Uganda Airlines’ Manager for Inflight Product and Catering, reported that a…
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Uganda’s mining industry came under the spotlight this week, as local and international stakeholders and players gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference. Organized…
KCB Bank Uganda, a financial service provider and long-standing partner of Ugandan motorsport, today announced the continuation of its fruitful partnership with the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU)…
CEO Summit Uganda has announced a leadership transition, with Marion Atuhura taking over from Stephen Mukasa as Chief Executive Officer. The change comes at a crucial period of repositioning for…
22 September 2025 marked a historic moment for Africa’s broadcasting industry. French entertainment giant CANAL+ announced that its mandatory takeover offer for the shares of MultiChoice Group it did not already own has become unconditional, with all regulatory approvals secured. The deal gives CANAL+ effective control of MultiChoice, Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, and sets the stage for the integration of the two companies. Together, they will serve more than 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries, creating one of the world’s largest media and entertainment groups. The Road to Effective Control CANAL+ has steadily built its stake in MultiChoice, the…
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Uganda’s corporate community will gather at the Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala, on October 22nd, 2025, for the Ignite Lead Summit 2025, hosted by MP3 TalentSync Solutions Ltd. Running under…
The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and I&M Bank Uganda have announced the beginning of a dynamic new partnership, focused on accelerating Uganda’s shift to a resilient, low-carbon, and inclusive economy. This marks the first collaboration between UGEFA and I&M Bank, uniting both organisations’ commitment to supporting the next generation of green businesses. Through this partnership, UGEFA and I&M Bank will join forces to expand access to innovative financial products and tailored business advisory support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leading the way in clean energy, sustainable manufacturing, eco-tourism, waste management, and green mobility. Backed by the European…
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dfcu Bank has today announced the launch of the second phase of its strategic partnership with the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA), reinforcing its role as a leader in driving Uganda’s transition towards a sustainable, green economy. As one of Uganda’s largest financial institutions, dfcu Bank is placing green finance at the heart of its strategy, scaling up access to tailored financial solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in key sectors such as clean energy, sustainable tourism, waste management, green mobility, and green manufacturing. The official launch event, held at Protea Hotel in Kampala, marks a significant milestone…
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In a move that underscores the growing importance of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in driving Africa’s industrialisation, KCB Group and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide $800 million in financing support for the Vipingo Special Economic Zone in Kilifi County, Kenya. Under the agreement signed in Nairobi on September 17, 2025, Afreximbank will contribute $500 million while KCB Group will inject $300 million towards the initiative. The deal was announced at the Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) – Kenya Investment Forum 2025, a high-level gathering of business leaders seeking to…
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The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and Equity Bank Uganda are delighted to announce the continuation of their highly successful partnership as UGEFA enters its second phase. Building on a fruitful collaboration that has already seen over 100 green loans disbursed to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Phase I, this renewed partnership reaffirms both organisations’ commitment to supporting Uganda’s transition to a sustainable, green economy. Equity Bank, a leader in advancing sustainable finance in Uganda, will continue to work closely with UGEFA to provide tailored financing and expert business development support to SMEs in key green sectors, including…
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