News & Analysis

How Vipers’ dismissal of Bianchi led to $84,000 payday for former coach

Trevor LutaloNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentThe Big StoryMarch 31, 2025April 5, 2025

The chants from spectators, the thrill of the game, the strategic brilliance from the sidelines; all paint professional football as a world of passion, ambition, and high stakes. But behind…

Powering Uganda’s Future: How dfcu Bank is Redefining Women Entrepreneurship: an Exclusive Interview with the Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank.

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMarch 31, 2025May 2, 2025

For decades, dfcu Bank has been at the forefront of economic transformation in Uganda. It has played a pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs, breaking financial barriers, and enabling thousands…

Businessman Haruna Sentongo, A Brother to Billionaire Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, Ordered to Pay UGX 10.38 Bn to I&M Bank or Lose Property

Brian EmorutLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025

In a recent ruling that has captured the attention of Uganda’s business community, businessman Haruna Sentongo, the brother of billionaire businessman Hamis Kigundu, has been ordered by Uganda’s Court of…

Uganda Prisons Boss Byabashaija Hails Stanbic For Extending Unmatched Financial Solutions to Officers 

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMarch 29, 2025March 29, 2025

The Commissioner General of Prisons, Can. Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, recently hosted a delegation from Stanbic Bank, a member of the Standard Bank Group led by Kevin Wingfield, Head of Personal…

Equity Group reports Kshs 60.7 billion Profits Before Tax, driven by Strategic Diversified Growth

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentThe Big StoryMarch 29, 2025March 29, 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc continues to deliver solid financial results, underpinned by the Group’s strategic focus on diversification, innovation, and regional expansion. With strong liquidity, capital buffers, and robust regional…

PostBank Extends Ramadan Token to 200 Families Under Kalerwe Mosque as EID Nears

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

PostBank Uganda, whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans, has today given a Ramadan token to Kalerwe Mosque to support 200 families and enable them to celebrate the upcoming…

The Umeme buyout heat that is threatening to turn chaotic

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

The current rope pulling and shoving offer an insight into what is turning out to be an interesting twist in the exit of Umeme.  Until a few days ago, the…

Powering Shared Prosperity: How MTN’s Growth is Connecting Ugandans to More Opportunity, Inclusion, and Growth

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

In 2024, MTN Uganda delivered more than just record-breaking financial results—it delivered measurable national impact. With UGX 641.5 billion in net profit, UGX 1.3 trillion in total tax contributions, and…

Auditor General recommends UGX 433 billion Buyout amount as Umeme seeks UGX 858 billion

Paul MurungiEast AfricaLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 27, 2025March 28, 2025

Uganda Parliament Speaker, Anita Among has today received the Auditor General’s report on Umeme which recommends a USD 118 (UGX 433 billion) Buyout amount for the unrecovered investments.  Speaker Among…

Pay Tv service providers lost 47,000 of subscribers in 2024

Paul MurungiCompany NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Pay television service providers lost at least 31.9% subscribers in the 12 months to December 2024, according to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Market Performance Report. The loss is contained…