Regulation & Compliance

The central Bank of Kenya premises in Nairobi. By enforcing licensing requirements, the central bank aims to ensure that only providers meeting strict standards of transparency, ethical conduct, and data protection are allowed to operate.

Kenya Tightens Grip on Digital Lenders as CBK Approves 32 More Firms

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has taken another decisive step in regulating the fast-growing digital lending sector, announcing the licensing of 32 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). This brings the total

April 16, 2026

by CEO East Africa Magazine

Uganda’s Real Estate Sector at a Defining Inflection Point: What the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 Means for Investors, Developers & the Diaspora

Uganda’s real estate sector—long regarded as one of the strongest drivers of urban growth, employment creation, and private investment—is entering a moment of heightened regulatory attention and uncertainty. The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 13) signals a

April 26, 2026

by CEO East Africa Magazine

How Penalties in the New Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026 Will Affect Constructors and Developers

Against a backdrop of rapid urbanisation, rising population pressures, and a growing construction sector, government has

PROFILE: Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda — The Making of One of Uganda’s Leading Tax Lawyers

Tell us a bit about the firm, Birungyi, Barata & Advocates. To the lay person, it

A photo collage of Starlink CEO, Elon Musk, Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar and UCC E.D, Hon. Nyombi Thembo.

Airtel Africa Completes Starlink Internet Trials in Kenya as Uganda Maps Rollout Framework

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have announced the successful testing of data and messaging services using Starlink Mobile in Kenya, marking a significant step towards expanding satellite-to-mobile connectivity across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets.

March 25, 2026

Regulation & Compliance·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

A photo collage of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo, Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu, and MTN Uganda CEO, Sylvia Mulinge. UCC last week instructed telecoms to switch off internet over national security concerns during the general elections.

Four-Day Internet Shutdown Cost Uganda’s Telecoms an Estimated UGX 24 Billion in Lost Data Revenues

Uganda’s two largest mobile network operators, Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda, are estimated to have lost between UGX 22.8 billion and UGX 24 billion in data revenues following the four-day nationwide internet

January 21, 2026

Regulation & Compliance·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story