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EXCLUSIVE: Japhet Aritho- a former M-Pesa and Econet Group executive is the new Airtel Money Chief in Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryApril 27, 2022April 27, 2022

Japhet Aritho, previously the Senior Vice President at Airtel Money Group has been appointed as the Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited Chief Executive Officer, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively…

JULIUS KAKEETO: Investing in new technologies, revamping our digital banking platforms, revamping our branch network all paid off with good results

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 27, 2022April 27, 2022

PostBank is now a fully-fledged commercial bank, and the year has not been easy for the sector. What are the highlights for the year 2021? 2021 was a tough year…

PUTTING WOMEN’S FINANCIAL INCLUSION FIRST: Finance Trust Bank’s 2021 net profit grows 57 per cent

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipApril 27, 2022April 28, 2022

Finance Trust Bank, has today released its 2021 financial performance results, reporting yet another year of strong growth. According to the results, the bank, despite a challenging 2021, registered double-digit…

PostBank posts impressive 2021 results; sets new record highs across major fundamentals

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022

PostBank Uganda Limited, the Government of Uganda owned bank, has announced its 2021 financials posting yet another year of healthy growth. In the results released on 25th April 2022, the…

Kampala To Host Global Conference on Savings and Retail Banking

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022

The World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) through its financial inclusion programme, Scale2Save, is holding a 2-day conference on 27 – 28th April 2022, at the Kampala Serena Hotel….

Sudhir defends Naguru-Nakawa land allocation, says more land should be given to investors with demonstrated capacity

Nelson NambooleThe Big StoryApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022

Leading property developer and landlord Meera Investments Limited has asked the Parliament to help them acquire ten acres of Naguru-Nakawa land. President Yoweri Museveni ordered Uganda Land Commission to only…

Swedish wildlife photographer Peter Hogel’s Top 10 must-visit tourism destinations in Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraLists & RankingsThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022

No 10: Isunga Lodge, Kibale District Why I love it It is a small lodge on the rim of Kibale forest where the view over the forest will take your…

LUXURY ON THE NILE: Frequent traveler, Isaiah Rwanyekiro on why Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is his all-time luxury lodge in Africa

Isaiah Jobs RwanyekiroCompany NewsLifestyleNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022

Today, allow me to tell you why I believe Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is my all time favorite lodge in Africa and the recent contest in which it became the second…

Prosper Byamungu and his Brown Stridge design and build firm is rethinking, redesigning and rebuilding how building is done in Uganda

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Trends change. What is more important though is the people who take it upon themselves to come up to lead this change. Prosper Byamungu is one such person. He describes…

Uganda’s Billionaires: Meet Godfrey Kalule Kirumira the started-from-the-bottom now we are here billionaire chairing Uganda’s association of billionaires.

CEO ReporterBillionairesC-Suite LeadershipNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 19, 2022July 1, 2023

Name: Godfrey Kalule Kirumira Source of Wealth: Fuel Retailing, Security, Hospitality & Tourism, Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Education Services and Commodities Trading.  Age: 60 years Estimated Worth: US$ 30…