The Big Story

PROFILE: From digital marketing to radio presenting, Danze Edwin shares his career journey and tips on merging new media data to drive conversation on radio

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021

According to the Uganda Communications Commission, there are over 21.9 million Internet subscribers in Uganda as compared to the over 300 registered radio stations across the country. While radio remains…

Everything you need to know about Fred Bamwesigye, the new Director-General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipThe Big StoryThe Uganda 300 IndexOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

The Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has appointed veteran aviation management professional, Fred Bamwesigye as the substantive Director-General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). The Uganda…

With over 3 million monthly transactions; see how these Ugandan techpreneurs are building Service Cops into Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading Fintech

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

David Mushabe, Joseph Ndiho Kiiza, Mathias Kamugasho and Arthur Rutaroh had always been friends for some time. In 2009, they decided that they needed to start a company and do…

Meet David Mushabe, Joseph Ndiho Kiiza, Mathias Kamugasho and Arthur Rutaroh; the four tech cops building Service Cops into Sub-Sahara’s PayPal & more

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

JOSEPH NDIHO KIIZA Board Chairman & Cofounder Joseph is a Ugandan national. He holds two master’s degrees- an MBA-Finance and a Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning both…

OneVoice for Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams: a revolutionary solution to maintaining human connections in a digital world

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021

By David Behr Globally, businesses have entirely overhauled their technology options and adapted their operations to meet the new demands of accelerated digital transformation. Technological advancements, coupled with globally developing…

NSSF announces 12 .15% Interest Rate for FY 2020/21

CEO ReporterThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2021September 29, 2021

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has today declared an interest rate of 12.15% for the financial year 2020/2021. This was announced by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic…

From a university hostel room money lender to a licensed Tier IV Microfinance Institution—Allan Tayebwa’s 10-year Goldmine Finance story

Muhereza KyamuteteraEntrepreneurshipThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2021September 29, 2021

After facing an environment with a horrible boss during his university internship, and being wary of having to go through similar troubles for the rest of his adult life, Allan…

ANALYSIS: Is Simbamanyo’s Peter Kamya an innocent victim or a dishonest businessman trying to cheat Equity Bank? Did he also lie to Museveni to arm-twist the banks?

The CEO Magazine TeamThe Big StorySeptember 27, 2021September 27, 2021

Last week a letter from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directing the Bank of Uganda Governor, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, to investigate the foreclosing of properties, belonging to Architect Peter Kamya…

URA’S HUMANE JOURNEY: Tax Collectors carry out Record 75 CSR activities across East Africa in one day

CEO ReporterThe Big StorySeptember 24, 2021September 25, 2021

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) staff have today, Friday 24th September 2021, taken part in activities aimed at giving back to communities, in locations which they have footprint in the region. …

NSSF earns UGX 1.8 Trillion in income, assets hit UGX 15.5 Trillion

CEO ReporterThe Big StorySeptember 23, 2021September 23, 2021

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) comprehensive income for the 2020/21 Financial Year increased by 25% from UGX 1.472 Trillion to UGX 1.84 Trillion, despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Managing Director Richard Byarugaba has announced .  Addressing the…