News & Analysis

VCon Delivers USD 13.5 Million Engineering Faculty at IUIU: A Landmark in Uganda’s STEM Infrastructure Push

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

VCon Construction, a subsidiary of the Ruparelia Group, has officially handed over a newly completed Faculty of Engineering and Technology and a 500-bed student hostel to the Islamic University in…

Kenya Retained on FATF Grey List Despite Reforms, EU Flags as High-Risk in 2025

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Kenya’s ongoing struggle to shake off international concerns over its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework took another hit in February 2025 when the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) retained…

Uganda’s Insurance Sector Grows 10% in 2024, Eyes Greater Innovation and Inclusion in 2025

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Uganda’s insurance industry registered a solid 10% growth in gross written premiums (GWP) in 2024, rising from UGX 1.60 trillion in 2023 to UGX 1.76 trillion—underscoring the sector’s resilience, adaptability,…

dfcu Bank powers up Auto Finance Market with tailored, full-financing solution.

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

In a major boost to Uganda’s vehicle financing landscape, dfcu Bank has teamed up with World Navi Company Limited, a trusted Japanese motor vehicle dealership, to launch a new Vehicle…

Spinning off value? MoMo’s exit tests MTNU’s shareholder promise

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Uganda’s biggest Fintech, MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), is moving out of the family home. Long treated as just another product line within the telecom’s machinery, MoMo is being carved out…

God, Faith, and Leadership: How Uganda’s Top Executives Draw Strength from Above

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

In the high-pressure corridors of corporate Uganda, where profit margins and shareholder returns dominate boardroom agendas, an unexpected theme is rising to the forefront of leadership: faith in God. Across…

MultiChoice May Spin Off SuperSport Channels from DStv in Strategic Shakeup

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025

In a potential game-changing move for South Africa’s pay-TV market, MultiChoice is considering unbundling its popular SuperSport channels from its DStv offering, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. The…

EDITORIAL: James Mwangi’s Integrity Crusade Is the Leadership East Africa Needs; But Will Others Follow Suit?

Editorial, CEO East AfricaNews & AnalysisJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

In a region where internal financial fraud is both rampant and routinely swept under the rug, James Mwangi’s bold decision to confront it directly within Equity Group is a powerful—and…

UGANDA’S UGX 72.1 TRILLION BUDGET FOR FY2025/26: A Bold Push to Monetise the Economy, Empower People, and Expand Markets

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has this Thursday 12th June 2025 delivered Uganda’s 2025/26 National Budget at Kololo Independence Grounds, outlining a UGX 72.1 trillion spending plan designed to accelerate inclusive…

High Court Orders NSSF to Disclose UTL Pension Contributions in Landmark Insolvency Ruling

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

The High Court of Uganda has delivered a powerful verdict in favour of corporate transparency and statutory duty, directing the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to release a comprehensive breakdown…