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Supreme Court dismisses Bank of Uganda’s appeal, orders central Bank to return Crane Bank shareholders

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJuly 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Justice, Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, of the Supreme Court has today dismissed Bank of Uganda’s attempts to hold on to Crane Bank Limited and ordered that the company be returned to…

A frank conversation with Francis Kamulegeya on his life before, during and after PwC Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJuly 1, 2022March 12, 2024

You worked for PwC for 27 years, 17 of which you worked as a partner, the highest point in the business, but chose to take early retirement. Why early retirement?…

PROFILE: Who is Mulinge Sylvia, the incoming MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer?

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipJune 30, 2022November 14, 2022

The MTN Group has appointed seasoned telecom executive, Mulinge Sylvia as the next Chief Executive Officer for MTN Uganda. When she assumes office, on 1st October 2022, she will be…

BREAKING: Wim Vanhelleputte leaving MTN Uganda; to be replaced by Safaricom’s Mulinge Sylvia

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJune 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Wim Vanhelleputte who has been the MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer is leaving MTN Uganda, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively reveal. He is headed to West Africa as the…

Started from the bottom, now we are here: tracing the roots of Uganda’s ICT Sector

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryJune 30, 2022June 30, 2022

By John Birungi Babirukamu Uganda’s ICT sector growth over the past 36 years has been championed by an enthusiastic private sector, with a guiding hand from the government, particularly through…

Wave Mobile Money lays off 300 staff in belt-tightening wave

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 30, 2022November 13, 2022

Wave Mobile Money Uganda Limited, one of the latest entrants in the lucrative mobile money market, has laid off 300 staff, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively reveal. It is…

SUCCESSION IN FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS: How Joseline Kateeba staged a friendly boardroom ‘coup’ against her mother at Crest Foam; and the beautiful unfolding story

David KangyeBillionairesBusiness & MarketsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipJune 30, 2022July 1, 2023

(This story is an adaptation from a conversation Petua Kateeba and Joseline Kateeba had with Akaego Okoye, for her African Business Stories Podcast) At least 70% of all small businesses…

Umeme earmarks UGX11 billion for power reliability projects in Eastern Uganda

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryJune 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Umeme has earmarked US$3 million (UGX11 billion) for power reliability projects in Lugazi, Jinja, Iganga and Kamuli districts. It will replace rotten poles and string cables on the Lugazi Town,…

Ahead of 50th anniversary of Asians Expulsion; Dr. Sudhir, Uganda’s richest man, recounts his bitter-sweet story

Nelson NambooleThe Big StoryJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022

“I have dreamt that unless I take action, our economy will be taken over. The people who are not Ugandans should leave,” these were Idi Amin’s words, the former president…

Court of Appeal halts sale of Patrick Bitature’s property

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryJune 27, 2022June 27, 2022

The Court of Appeal has provided protective cover against the advertising or auctioning of assets belonging to Simba Telecom and Simba Properties Investments associated with businessman Patrick Bitature. In a…