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Mobile Phone @30: Uganda’s Digital Entrepreneurship Boom Powered by the Mobile Phone

Trevor LutaloEntrepreneurshipNews & AnalysisJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025

For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the…

VCON Breaks Out of Its Shell: From In-House Builder to Top 5 Construction Titan in Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisReal Estate & ConstructionJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025

This June 2025, VCON Construction, the engineering and construction arm of the Ruparelia Group, marked a pivotal milestone by handing over the newly built USD 13.5 million Faculty of Engineering…

Airtel Africa plc publishes Sustainability Report 2025 reinforcing commitment to ESG impact while advancing digital and financial inclusion across 14 markets.  

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentJune 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, today publishes its Sustainability Report 2025, reaffirming its corporate purpose of transforming lives by expanding…

Housing Finance Bank and Universal M. Enterprises-Affordable Housing Uganda  Partner to Power Uganda’s Blood Supply and Promote Sustainable Health.

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Housing Finance Bank (HFB), in partnership with  Universal .M. Enterprises- Affordable Housing , hosted an impactful blood donation drive at the HFB Head Office in Kololo, marking the fourth consecutive…

Underwhelming Returns: With a Target of UGX197b, Kiira Motors Only Earned UGX2.3b in the 2023/24 Financial Year, Which is Just 1.2%

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025

In Uganda’s long journey toward industrial self-reliance, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) stands as a symbol of ambition: a state-owned automaker daring to challenge a global industry from the heart of…

After a Profits Surge, Serena Hotels’ Parent Group to Upgrade its Kampala Conference Centre and Other Group Hotels

CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisReal Estate & ConstructionJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Following a strong rebound in profitability, TPS Eastern Africa PLC (TPSEAP), the parent company of Serena Hotels, has announced a strategic refurbishment programme across its regional portfolio—beginning with a major…

Fostering Sustainable Growth: Housing Finance Bank Hosts Second Business Clinic to Empower SMEs

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Housing Finance Bank proudly hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series for the year, building on the momentum of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in…

Doreen Atuheire Kabachelor is the Head of dfcu Women in Business

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Doreen has over 15 years’ banking experience with a specialized focus on customer experience, acquisition, retention, business growth, financial literacy, and relationship management. She has previously served in different roles…

Airtel Uganda, Buganda Kingdom Launch 2025 Masaza Cup to Promote Grassroots Youth Talent

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Airtel Uganda, in partnership with the Buganda Kingdom, has officially launched the 21st edition of the highly anticipated Airtel Masaza Cup football tournament. The launch event, held in Kampala at…

Airtel Uganda Launches Network as a Service (NaaS), Powered by Cisco.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Airtel Uganda, in partnership with Cisco, has today launched Network as a Service (NaaS) – a subscription-based enterprise solution that allows businesses to access scalable, secure, and fully managed network…