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I&M Bank Mastercard holders to receive up to 15% discount on Kenya Airways flight tickets

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

I&M Bank Uganda and Kenya Airways have announced a special discount for customers on international tickets. Customers can now enjoy up to 15% off international flights (worldwide) to select destinations…

Airtel Africa to list its Airtel Money unit to counter growing dominance of mobile money and other fintechs

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Airtel Africa has announced plans to list its Airtel Money unit to secure more capital as it seeks a top spot in the growing digital payments ecosystem across Africa, and…

Ugandans among 10 global innovators selected for Young Inventors Prize in Iceland

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

The European Patent Office (EPO) has selected two Ugandans as part of the top 10 global innovators for the first standalone edition of the Young Inventors Prize 2025.  Sandra Namboozo…

Wendi, PostBank’s Mobile Wallet Hits Over 1 million Users thanks to its 10% Annual Interest Incentive

Paul MurungiCompany NewsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

In 2023, PostBank Uganda (PBU) launched an innovative digital wallet called Wendi. The mobile wallet was designed to foster prosperity for Ugandans by bridging the financial inclusion divide and extending…

Airtel Africa plc Releases Results for the Year Ended 31st March 2025

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Operating highlights Financial performance 10.6% and data revenue growth of 30.5%. Mobile money revenue grew by 29.9% in constant currency. Capital allocation Sunil Taldar, chief executive officer, on the trading…

Soroti City Residents Urged on Personal and City Hygiene as Yonja Campaign Sweeps Through

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

The Uganda Bikers Association (UBA), in partnership with civic-minded organizations and Soroti City authorities, has called on residents to take greater responsibility for both personal and public hygiene. This call…

MTN Uganda reports UGX 181 billion profit after tax in first quarter of 2025

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

MTN Uganda has announced a profit after tax (PAT) of UGX 181 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, representing a 20.6% year-on-year increase from UGX 150 billion…

Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to expand high-speed satellite internet in nine countries

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Airtel Africa has struck a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to its 14-country footprint with the agreement set to initially focus on nine countries.  Currently, SpaceX…

Reimagining Homeownership: Housing Finance Bank and Easy Housing Launch Innovative Green Housing Partnership

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

In a landmark partnership set to transform homeownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has joined forces with Easy Housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored to the needs of…

DR Congo becomes 5th East African country to approve Starlink internet operations

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the fifth East African member state to officially authorise Starlink to operate as an internet service provider in the country, marking a…