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Lexington Properties Limited Wins USD17,343 Lawsuit Against Alliance Media Uganda Limited Over Advertising Contract Dispute

Brian EmorutCompany NewsMedia & CommunicationReal Estate & ConstructionJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

The High Court of Uganda, Commercial Division, has ruled in favour of Lexington Properties Limited in a contractual dispute against Alliance Media Uganda Limited, awarding $17,343.51 in unpaid licensing fees,…

COUNTING THE COST: Uganda-DRC trade grinds to a halt over raging war in Goma city

Paul MurungiCompany NewsEast AfricaEnergy, Oil & GasGlobal NewsManufacturing & IndustryNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Uganda risks losing its trade and investment gains made with the Democratic Republic of Congo after an estimated 100 cargo trucks from Kenya’s Mombasa Port and Uganda remain stranded along…

Java House restaurant chain sold in undisclosed multi-million dollar deal 

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsDestinations & HotelsEast AfricaFood, Wine & Fine DiningGlobal NewsLifestyleNews & AnalysisReal Estate & ConstructionThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Java House, a quick service restaurant chain in Uganda and other East African countries is set to change ownership for the fourth time in a space of a decade with…

KIU@25: Grooming East Africa’s Next Generation of Leaders— the story of human rights advocate Stella Kijange Lajiri

Brian EmorutCompany NewsEast AfricaGlobal NewsJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

In the heart of Uganda lies Kampala International University (KIU), an institution that has quietly but powerfully become a cradle for nurturing the next generation of leaders in East Africa….

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija reappoints Dickson Mushabe to Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) Board

Brian EmorutCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentTechnology & InnovationJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, has reappointed Dickson Mushabe, the Founder and CEO of Hostalite, to the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) board. This appointment recognizes Dickson’s outstanding…

Transforming Africa into an Economic and Intellectual Powerhouse: Meet Peter Kagunye, the Edupreneur Behind the Cavendish University Brand.

Jonathan N. LubwamaC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsEntrepreneurshipGlobal NewsReal Estate & ConstructionThe Big StoryJanuary 26, 2025January 27, 2025

The global job marketplace needs constantly evolve, yet tertiary education isn’t revolving as fast. However, across Africa, private investors have emerged to fill this void. One of Africa’s more prominent…

Dr Sudhir and Sheena Ruparelia to Receive National Honors at 39th NRM/A Victory Day Anniversary

Muhereza KyamuteteraBillionairesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJanuary 25, 2025January 27, 2025

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the billionaire businessman and founder of the Ruparelia Group, and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, will be among the distinguished honorees at the 39th Victory Day Anniversary of…

INVESTIGATION: Auditor General faults ICT Ministry for mishandling UGX 14 billion innovators’ fund 

CEO ReporterCompany NewsEast AfricaGlobal NewsManufacturing & IndustryNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025

An Auditor General’s investigation has exposed the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for mishandling over UGX 13.8 billion, which was meant to support Ugandan innovators in developing their ideas…

Stanbic Bank rolls out new Campaign to ease credit access for women and youth

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled a new campaign dubbed Kiri SupaDupa which aims at breaking barriers to access to finance for newly employed individuals especially the youth. According to the…

ATAF, AfDB Celebrate 10 Years of Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Africa

Trevor LutaloCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentJanuary 23, 2025March 15, 2025

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have marked ten years of collaboration dedicated to advancing Africa’s development through enhanced Domestic Resource mobilisation (DRM). ATAF…