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    Could Museveni’s Election as EAC Chair Renew Push for Accelerated East African Integration?

    March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 0 Shares
    President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s election as chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Summit of Heads of State could revive efforts to accelerate regional integration at a time when trade...

    From Trainee to CEO: Alexander Mukasa’s Vision for the Next Chapter of SanlamAllianz Life Uganda

    March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 0 Shares
    Alexander Mukasa leads SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Uganda as Chief Executive Officer, guiding the life insurance arm of Africa’s largest non-banking financial services partnership at a pivotal moment for Uganda’s insurance...

    Who Is Rostam Azizi, the Tanzanian Billionaire Set to Take Control of Nation Media Group?

    March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 0 Shares
    Tanzanian billionaire businessman Rostam Abdulrasul Azizi is set to become the new majority shareholder of Nation Media Group (NMG) after agreeing to acquire the controlling stake of 54.08% previously held...

    Aga Khan Fund Exits Troubled Nation Media Group After 66 Years, Sells Controlling Stake to Tanzanian Billionaire

    March 10, 2026March 11, 2026 0 Shares
    The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced the sale of its controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), bringing to a close a 66-year partnership that helped...

    Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania Set to Deliver Africa’s Next Wave of Hotel Supply as Global Brands Expand Across East Africa

    March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 0 Shares
    Marriott International is among global hospitality giants accelerating expansion across East Africa, as Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania lead Africa’s next wave of hotel development and tourism-driven investment. Photo / Ivan Atuheirwe
     Eastern Africa is emerging as the continent’s most dynamic hotel development market, with Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania set to deliver the next wave of new hospitality supply as global brands...
    Fresh court summons pull Geraldine Ssali back into the spotlight, as the former star technocrat confronts UGX3.8b Buyaka compensation fraud charges, testing her legacy and public trust once hailed nationwide.

    The Rise and Fall of Geraldine Ssali: What Went Wrong?

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025

    The Anti-Corruption Court recently issued fresh criminal summons against embattled former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali, directing her to appear and answer charges in the long-running UGX3.8 billion war compensation fraud…

    MTN Group CEO — Africa’s Fintech Market Has Room for Banks and Telcos to Play and Collaborate

    Paul MurungiGlobal NewsThe Big StoryNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025

    How do you rate Uganda’s performance with MTN’s continental portfolio, both in digital adoption but also returns, compared to other African markets?  Yes, as MTN, we are operating in 16…

    Letshego Uganda staff and leadership participating in various activities that reflect the organisation’s people-first culture, teamwork, customer service excellence, and long-term commitment to employee growth and community impact.

    From the Frontline to Leadership: The Power of Continuous Learning at Letshego Uganda

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025

    At Letshego Uganda, improving lives has never been limited to our customers; it begins with our people. For 20 years, they have nurtured talent, unlocked potential and built a culture…

    Bank of Uganda Grants Operating License to Pearl Bank

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025

    The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued an operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, which formerly operated as PostBank Uganda, paving the way for the institution to commence business…

    MTN Uganda is our second-largest fintech market in Africa, says MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita

    Paul MurungiGlobal NewsThe Big StoryNovember 25, 2025November 27, 2025

    MTN Group chief executive Ralph Mupita has hailed Uganda as the company’s “model operation” and confirmed that it is now MTN’s second-biggest fintech market in Africa, second only to Ghana,…

    MAAD McCann team and leadership celebrating a sweep of the 2025 Silverback Awards, showcasing Agency of the Year and multiple craft wins.

    How MAAD McCann Swept the 2025 Silverback Awards — And the Culture, Strategy & Creative Discipline Behind Its Biggest Win Yet

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

    When the ballroom lights rose at Golf Course Hotel Kampala during the 2025 Silverback Awards, one agency dominated the stage, the conversation, and eventually the headlines. MAAD McCann, already regarded…

    A photo montage of Absa’s David Wandera and Standard Chartered Bank’s Sanjay Rughani. Absa’s acquisition of Standard Chartered’s retail and wealth business reshapes Uganda’s banking sector, boosting deposits, expanding assets, and strengthening retail depth as regulators begin reviewing one of the industry’s most significant restructurings.

    Absa–Standard Chartered Wealth and Retail Business Acquisition Deal Enters Regulatory Review as Sector Impact Becomes Clear

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

    Less than a year after Standard Chartered announced its plan to exit its Wealth and Retail Business (WRB) segment, the long-anticipated transfer to Absa Uganda has entered a decisive phase….

    Uganda has increased its recoverable oil resources to 1.65 billion barrels, strengthening confidence in ongoing oilfield developments and reinforcing the country’s readiness for First Oil as major projects near completion.

    Uganda Raises Recoverable Oil to 1.65 Billion Barrels

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

    Uganda’s petroleum sector has recorded a major milestone with new assessments showing a rise in recoverable oil resources from 1.4 billion to 1.65 billion barrels. The announcement was made by…

    URA has begun a nationwide crackdown on undeclared offshore income, using global data-sharing networks to track foreign assets held by Ugandan residents and enforce strict compliance with international tax reporting rules.

    URA Directs Ugandans to Declare Global Income as Foreign Asset Crackdown Begins

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

    Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has launched a sweeping enforcement campaign requiring all Ugandan tax residents with foreign bank accounts, property, or investments to immediately declare their worldwide income and assets,…

    Civtec Africa’s lawsuit against TotalEnergies exposes alleged fuel contamination beneath Kampala’s Industrial Area, raising environmental concerns and testing corporate accountability as the dispute heads to Uganda’s Commercial Court.

    French Oil Major, TotalEnergies Accused by Contractor of Polluting Kampala City

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

    French oil and gas multinational TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda is facing a lawsuit in the Commercial Court. Local engineering contractor Civtec Africa Limited accuses the company of failing to disclose serious…

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