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dfcu Bank Launches Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts Backed by UGX 1 billion

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 2025

dfcu Bank has officially launched the first corporate Rotary club in Uganda, under the name Rotary Club of Kampala, Blue Hearts, during a Charter Ceremony that was held on Saturday…

Samsung Electronics East Africa Brings “Awesome” to Uganda with New Galaxy A Series

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsAugust 31, 2025August 31, 2025

Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially introduced the new Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 Series smartphones in Uganda, a range designed to deliver more style, intelligence, and inclusivity to young…

Wendi By Postbank Partners with Rotary in the Fight Against Cancer

Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 29, 2025September 4, 2025

Wendi, a digital mobile wallet developed by PostBank Uganda, which is rebranding to Pearl Bank, has partnered with the Rotary Club of Muyenga Tank Hill and Acacia Sunset to support…

Equity Bank at UNAA: Explore Digital Banking, Cross-Boarder Transfers, and Investment at the Equity Bank Booth

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 29, 2025September 1, 2025

Equity Bank is set to showcase its diaspora services at the Uganda North America Association Convention which opens in New Orleans.  The annual gathering brings together Ugandans living abroad, policymakers…

Who are Alice Kariuki and Neeraj Jain, the New Airtel Uganda Board Directors?

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Airtel Uganda Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Alice Wangari Kariuki and Mr. Neeraj Jain as new Non-Executive Directors, filling board vacancies left by the departure of Mr. Alok…

Airtel Uganda Revenue hits UGX 1.07 trillion as net profit rises to UGX 197.2 billion in H1 2025

Paul MurungiCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Airtel Uganda closed the first half of 2025 with another step up in scale and profitability, as data demand propelled revenue growth and a strong lift in earnings.  Reported revenue…

ISACA Kampala Chapter Launches the 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference to take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025

ISACA Kampala Chapter on Tuesday announced the forthcoming 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference during a press conference held at Fairway Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. The press launch was…

Ecobank’s Grace Muliisa Tells Africa’s Insurers: “Customer Experience Is Not a Cost — It’s Your Advantage”

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025

“The future of insurance is not about policies and premiums. It is about experiences,” Grace Muliisa, Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda, told leading insurance industry players gathered at the 47th…

How Qcil is Rewriting Africa’s Healthcare Story from Dependency to Self-Reliance

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Africa’s healthcare systems have relied heavily on imported medicines for a long time,  an overdependence that has left millions vulnerable to shortages of life-saving medicine due to global supply chain…

10 Key Takeaways from MTN Uganda’s Newly Launched Sustainability Report

Paul MurungiCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025

When Sylvia Mulinge stepped up to launch MTN Uganda’s latest sustainability report, her message was simple: profit alone is not enough. “A strong company must invest in the wellbeing of…