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UGANDA’S OIL & GAS INDUSTRY COMES OF AGE: Meet the 100 oil and gas leaders driving the race to our first oil

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryAugust 16, 2024February 26, 2026

Since reaching FID in February 2022, Uganda has kicked off a massive oil drilling campaign with four oil rigs⏤ three of them at the TotalEnergies-operated USD4-5 billionTilenga Project in Buliisa…

Absa Bank donates UGX 100 million to Uganda Red Cross to cater for victims of Kiteezi landfill collapse

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Absa Bank Uganda has today handed over a donation worth UGX 100 million to the Uganda Red Cross Society to boost immediate disaster relief to households affected by the Lusanja…

What Do Meta AI, ChatGPT and Perplexity AI Think About Uganda’s Economy?

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEntrepreneurshipLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

As the world continues to evolve, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a transformation across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and education.  As Ugandans embrace and understand AI…

Postbank’s Agriculture loan book registers 70% growth in four years 

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

PostBank Uganda’s agriculture loan book has registered commendable growth of 70% over a four-year period, from UGX 107 billion in 2021 to a 70% growth rate by June 2024.  This…

GardaWorld Launches in Uganda: KK Security is Now GardaWorld Security

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Kampala, Uganda, August 8, 2024 – GardaWorld Security (“GardaWorld”), a global champion in security services, integrated risk management and cash solutions,  has rebranded its Ugandan operations from KK Security to…

Some of Uganda’s best 10 new hotels and lodges to visit this year 

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Experience the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern elegance at these captivating hotels. Infused with warmth and character, each hotel offers a unique and immersive experience for travellers. In…

How Dr. Noeline Kirabo is inspired by her past to empower Ugandan youth and women to be all they can be

Kisakye ImaniThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

She is a distinguished personal and business development consultant with over two decades of experience, dedicated to social entrepreneurship, counselling, personal development, financial literacy, business coaching and curriculum development.  As…

Partnering with God in the marketplace⏤a Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship ‘gospel’, à la Elizabeth Ntege

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

In this interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera, the Executive Editor of the CEO East Africa Magazine, she shares important insights on why God and business mix so well and how best,…

EXCLUSIVE: Despite receiving UGX578 bn from the gov’t Dei BioPharma’s Magoola refuses to pay Equity Bank and instead sues the bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryAugust 7, 2024August 8, 2024

Despite having received UGX578.4 billion (USD million) in capitalisation from the government of Uganda, part of which was to be used to settle his indebtedness with Equity Bank, controversial pharma-entrepreneur,…

Jumia’s Revenue Falls 25% in Q2 2024, Set to Raise $100m to Improve Cash Position.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsEntrepreneurshipGlobal NewsTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Jumia Technologies AG, Africa’s e-commerce giant, has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, revealing a complex interplay of challenges and strategic responses. The company’s revenue for…