News & Analysis

September 2 – September 9, 2022: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisSeptember 9, 2022September 9, 2022

The Uganda shilling firmed in volatile trade that saw both gains and losses. On one hand commodity flows boosted the supply side while pockets of demand were seen from the…

Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 8, 2022September 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace has announced. She was 96 years old. The Queen’s family had earlier today gathered at her Scottish estate of Balmoral following concerns from…

Gen Muhoozi to Attend Uganda @60 Business Breakfast Conference

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, will grace the upcoming Uganda @60 Business Breakfast Conference. The event, being organized by Kampala Economic Renaissance Foundation…

PROFILE: Who is Israel Arinaitwe, Stanbic Bank’s Ag. Executive Head for Consumer & Affluent Banking?  

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Stanbic Bank, Uganda’s largest bank by deposits, lending, income, profitability and assets, last week announced it had refreshed its ‘Get It Done’ loan campaign launched in May 2022 with even…

African Development Bank sponsor of African Green Revolution Forum

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

The African Development Bank returns as a top-tier partner of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) – Africa’s largest agriculture conference – taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6-9 September 2022….

Growing Internet Access in Uganda requires Affirmative Action on Smartphones

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

By Henry Njoroge – Marketing Director, Airtel Uganda The President of Uganda, His Excellence Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently commissioned the Regional ICT Infrastructure and E-Government Services in Gulu City and…

ABUSE OF COURT PROCESS: High Court quashes warrant of arrest issued by registrar in Dei Minerals boss dispute with ex-minister Musumba 

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

The High Court in Kampala has quashed a warrant of arrest issued against the managing director of Dei Minerals International, Matthias Magoola, in which former Isaac Musumba sought to be…

Evolve Africa announces return of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Following a successful inaugural 2021 online edition that saw ten organizations win awards for excellent marketing ideas, campaigns and activities, Marketing and Media outfit Evolve Africa has announced the return…

Kampala Innovation Week rebrands to Uganda Innovation Week

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisSeptember 6, 2022September 6, 2022

Kampala Innovation Week (KIW) has now scaled up to include participation from across the country and consequently rebranded to Uganda Innovation Week (UIW), with a focus on the entire country….

Uber announces expansions and new products in East Africa

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 6, 2022September 6, 2022

Uber has today announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in East Africa Uber has announced its expansion into four new cities in Kenya; Eldoret,…