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Corporate and commercial law firm, Bluebell Legal admitted to the much-sought-after German Embassy’s lawyer List

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisDecember 10, 2023December 10, 2023

In a fast-growing recognition of the law firm’s expertise in Corporate & Commercial Law amongst many other subject matters, Bluebell Legal Advocates has been added to the German Embassy’s lawyer…

Ugandan Court clears way for Tilenga Oil Project to proceed; allows government to deposit UGX950 million project affected persons’ compensation with court 

The CEO Magazine TeamNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 10, 2023December 10, 2023

Hoima High Court Judge, Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema on Friday 8th ruled in favour of the government allowing for over UGX 950m compensation money for defiant oil Project Affected Persons (PAPs)…

Alcohol Industry Association punches a cocktail of loopholes in the proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisDecember 9, 2023December 9, 2023

The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) has met the Minister of State for Investment, Hon Evelyn Anite and the Minister of State for Trade Hon David Bahati to address major…

Principal Judge Orders Commercial Court’s Justice Mubiru Not To Hear Any New Cases Until He Disposes Of 170 Unfinished Cases

The CEO Magazine TeamLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 9, 2023December 9, 2023

The Principle Judge Flavian Zeija has directed Justice Stephen Mubiru, not to hear or be allocated any further new cases until he disposes of 170 cases before him. The Principal…

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Uganda Prisons Boss, Johnson Byabashaija over Human Rights Abuse

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Ahead of the world’s commemoration of the December 10, 2023’s 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)⏤  the landmark document enshrining human rights and fundamental freedoms for…

Uganda’s Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa on a charm offensive at COP 28 in Dubai to win over fossil fuels naysayers with her Energy Transition Plan (ETP) 

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 8, 2023February 28, 2024

This week, Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa led top Ugandan energy officials to unveil an ambitious energy transition plan at COP28 in Dubai. The Energy Transition Plan (ETP) targets to ensure…

VIDEO: USD400 million in Ugandan green investments announced at #COP28

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

Over USD400 million in green investment commitments have been announced for Uganda at the #COP28 in Dubai. These current and committed investments, according to Morris Rwakakamba, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)…

Airtel Africa Taps Former Amazon Web Services’ Yashnath Issur As CEO for Nxtra, Its New Data Centre Business

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Airtel Africa today has launched, Nxtra by Airtel (“Nxtra”), a new data centre business founded on what the telco says is a “commitment to meet the continent’s growing needs for…

I&M Bank Uganda and Mastercard, partner to transform banking and payments experience for Ugandan customers

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023

I&M Bank Uganda has announced its strategic partnership with Mastercard, a global leader in digital payments and technology. The collaboration aims to revolutionize the banking experience for customers by driving…

ABSA BANK UGANDA WINS 5 EUROMONEY CASH MANAGEMENT AWARDS: Here Are The Bank’s 10 Cash Management Executives Who Made It Happen

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023

Cash management falls under the Corporate and Investment Banking division of the bank. The bank’s vast array of cash management solutions includes payments (funds transfer,  regulatory payments, utility bill payments…