Uganda Airlines, the country’s flagship carrier and one of the government’s most ambitious public investments in recent years, has been placed under formal investigation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit…
Ugandans will access Starlink-powered satellite internet only through licensed local telecommunications operators and not through a direct consumer launch, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ruled. In a detailed clarification…
For all its vast infrastructure and apparent complexity, the internet can be switched off with startling ease. During Uganda’s 2021 general elections, this reality became clear when authorities imposed a…
For years, Uganda’s digital lending sector has expanded at breathtaking speed, but without the underlying visibility required to support responsible growth. Borrowers have increasingly turned to mobile money as their...
As Uganda’s insurance industry heads into 2026, it finds itself at a crossroads. Premiums are rising, claims are being paid at record levels, new players are entering the market, and…
Let’s start off with why Absa Group is involved in this B20 summit. When we decided to participate in B20, it was largely because we’re a pan-African bank, and this story being an African story with having a G20 for the first time on the African continent, we felt that it was quite important that we could bring all the African voices into the discussion. We see Africa decisively from an Absa perspective as the space we would want to grow in. And we are very deliberate about solving African stories. How does Absa’s recent acquisition of Standard Chartered’s retail…
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As East African economies continue to navigate the pressures of inflation, currency swings and an increasingly uncertain global landscape, one question is rising to the top of boardroom agendas: how do organisations stay steady when the environment around them keeps shifting? The latest KPMG Africa CEO Outlook suggests that leaders are beginning to find their answer. AI has moved from the margins to the centre of strategic thinking, with 71% of African CEOs investing in AI and talent to strengthen growth and resilience. In East Africa specifically, 40% of CEOs now view AI as a critical tool for operational efficiency…
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By Rajesh Agrawal. Uganda’s telecommunications sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving global trends. As the country gradually shifts away from traditional communication methods, there is an increasing demand for faster and more cost-effective communication channels. Today, the internet is at the forefront of this digital revolution, with a growing number of Ugandans using it for messaging, voice and video calls, entertainment, business transactions, and more. According to the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) 2024 fourth-quarter market research report, mobile internet subscriptions have reached 19.5 million. This growth is fueled by initiatives from key sector players…
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You took over as Managing Director in 2019, just before the global disruption of COVID-19. What were your immediate priorities stepping into the role, and how did you steer Kansai Plascon through those uncertain times? Our priority when COVID-19 cases were recorded in Uganda and SOPs were issued was to protect our staff, because they are the drivers of the Plascon engine. We implemented strict health and safety measures across all our operations. We also ensured job security by paying full salaries to all staff throughout the lockdown period to maintain morale. The next priority was to keep operations running…
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The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda has given the green light for AAR General Insurance Uganda Limited to write non-life business in the country, formalising a move the AAR Group has long telegraphed: a strategic shift from being primarily a dominant health membership organisation. The approval, which comes amid a year of intense supervisory change and an industry reset, places AAR squarely in a non-life sector that is large, concentrated and claims-intensive, and in which incumbents were already spending heavily mid-year to defend and expand market share. AAR’s entry is not being attempted from scratch. The IRA’s market report shows…
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In Uganda’s fast-evolving insurance market, questions of trust, innovation, and growth remain central. The insurance industry has been expanding, attracting bigger regional players and new products, but challenges of low penetration and uptake continue to shape the everyday business. We spoke to Ambrose Kibuuka, Chief Executive Officer of ICEA Lion General, about where the market is headed, what is driving competition, and how insurers can grow by serving the largely uninsured majority. Below are excerpts. Beyond the CEO title, who are you? What values or habits define Ambrose Kibuuka as a person? I am proudly Ugandan, born and bred here….
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Candid and compelling, Amani unpacks the philosophy behind #TheZeusWay—a relentless commitment to speed, quality, and consistency—and reflects on what it takes to lead Gen Z creatives, earn client trust, and stay sane in a high-pressure, fast-turnaround industry. He also doesn’t shy away from calling out client-agency dynamics, Uganda’s work ethic culture, and the myths surrounding Gen Z entitlement and success. Part of our MadMen of Uganda feature series, this interview is a powerful reminder that today’s new-age agency leaders are not just designers or strategists—they’re builders, mentors, and bold challengers of convention. Curiously, on many of your platforms—from LinkedIn to…
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The Anti-Corruption Court recently issued fresh criminal summons against embattled former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali, directing her to appear and answer charges in the long-running UGX3.8 billion war compensation fraud case. The summons, captured in the latest court communication and referenced in ongoing proceedings, underscores that the legal storm surrounding Ssali is far from over. The new directive comes at a time when her co-accused, including Busiki County MP Paul Akamba, have already appeared to face charges, while Ssali herself has missed earlier sessions on account of procedural delays. The court’s insistence that she now appears in person reflects a…
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How do you rate Uganda’s performance with MTN’s continental portfolio, both in digital adoption but also returns, compared to other African markets? Yes, as MTN, we are operating in 16 markets, of which Uganda is one of our key markets. In fact, Uganda was the second market that MTN went into in its international expansion. We started in South Africa, we went into Rwanda and quickly moved to Uganda. So, MTN Uganda has been a big part of the MTN family all this time. Uganda, in many respects, is the model operation. The macroeconomic environment has been pretty stable, the…
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Pearl Bank’s transition from PostBank marks the culmination of a five-year transformation journey—one that has modernised its operations, expanded its national footprint, and positioned the institution as a digital-first champion of financial inclusion in Uganda, as the CEO East Africa Magazine, Muhereza Kyamutetera, writes. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has applauded Pearl Bank Uganda Limited for its seamless transition from PostBank, following a courtesy visit by Managing Director & CEO Julius Kakeeto to Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego. The courtesy meeting at BoU featured a symbolic handover of Pearl Bank’s operating license—originally issued earlier on 10th September 2025—marking yet another key…
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