South Africa’s Nedbank Group has unveiled plans to acquire approximately 66% of the issued ordinary share capital of Kenya’s NCBA Group. The move is set to hand the Johannesburg-listed lender…
Uganda’s two largest mobile network operators, Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda, are estimated to have lost between UGX 22.8 billion and UGX 24 billion in data revenues following the four-day…
Frank Molla, Managing Director for Africa at payments giant MDP, is a strong believer that books are quiet mentors and companions that steer leaders toward depth, courage, and beautifully human…
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Risper Ohaga, marking a significant leadership transition at the regional brewing giant at…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has appointed Kenneth Owera as its substantive Chief Investment Officer (CIO). He will steward the Fund’s UGX28 trillion investment portfolio with the target of...
A group of Ugandan lawyers and civic activists have taken to the High Court to challenge what they describe as a dangerous, unconstitutional, and illegal encroachment on Kampala’s lifeline drainage system—the Nakivubo Channel. At the center of the dispute is businessman Hamis Kiggundu, aka Ham, whose company Ham Enterprises, is conducting construction works on the protected channel. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) are accused of failing in their oversight roles, while the Attorney General has been sued as government’s chief legal representative. The plaintiffs, Naffi Kazinda and Samuel Oola, represented by F….
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The Ministry of Works and Transport has been thrust into the spotlight as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) deepens its probe into the alleged mismanagement of more than UGX 29.4 billion in public funds. What began as a procurement project to modernise record keeping systems across government agencies has now escalated into one of the most high-profile corruption inquiries in recent years. The money in question was appropriated under the Department of Transport, Regulation and Safety and was earmarked for several initiatives including; archiving records for the Uganda Driving Permit Project (Phase II), archiving of motor vehicle registration files…
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Ruth Namuli, previously the Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam General Insurance, has emerged as the Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz Uganda General Insurance, the newly merged entity of Sanlam General and Jubilee Allianz General, CEO East Africa Magazine has exclusively learnt. Her appointment has already been announced to internal staff and key clients, according to our sources. The official public announcement, however, will only be made once the new name has been gazetted and approved by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has already approved the rebrand to SanlamAllianz General Insurance Ltd and granted the…
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When the clock struck midnight on April 1, 2025, Uganda turned a historic page in its power sector. The familiar “Umeme Yaka” brand, etched into the daily lives of millions of Ugandans, vanished from mobile menus overnight. In its place appeared “UEDCL Light”, a symbolic turn of the page that ended Umeme’s two-decade concession and began a state-run era under Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). For boardrooms and living rooms alike, it wasn’t just a rebrand; it was a test. Would the lights really stay on? At the center of that question is Paul Mwesigwa, UEDCL’s Managing Director. He…
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Uganda’s Supreme Court on 18th September, delivered a landmark ruling in the long-running dispute between businessman Hassan Bassajjabalaba and public interest watchdog Legal Brains Trust (LBT), led by outspoken lawyer…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has moved to tighten visa requirements for Ugandan nationals, citing concerns over immigration abuse and unlawful activities by some travelers. Speaking to China’s Xinhua news agency, Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation confirmed that the restrictions will be imposed on long-term visas. However, he stressed that the measure does not amount to a complete travel ban, but rather a halt on certain categories of long-term visas. According to the minister, Emirati authorities are particularly concerned about individuals considered at high risk of overstaying or engaging in…
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Uganda’s coffee season is unfolding in two very different chapters. In July, the country shipped nearly a million bags, the second-highest monthly volume on record. That oversupply of beans boosted foreign exchange earnings but also dragged down the average price per kilogramme. Because supply had flooded the market, buyers were bargaining harder, and the mix shifted toward lower-value grades of Robusta. By September, the picture had flipped. A spell of dry weather in Brazil threatened global supplies, and a stronger Brazilian currency discouraged farmers there from selling. Those two forces combined to drive futures prices higher. Uganda, though far from…
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Q1. What is the Centre for Media Innovations & Sustainability (CMIS Africa), and why was it established? CMIS Africa is a new initiative designed to rebuild and future-proof Africa’s journalism ecosystem—starting right here in Uganda. We are responding to a media environment that’s under-resourced, under-skilled, and under pressure from political and commercial interests. Journalism is too important to be left to chance. Our job is to equip journalists, media entrepreneurs, and media startups with the skills, resources, and networks they need to produce accurate, ethical, and impactful journalism—especially in the sectors that matter most for our development. Q2. You’ve said…
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Imagine Kampala’s traffic 10 years from now: sleek electric SUVs gliding past solar-powered charging hubs, heavy-duty trucks running silently on clean energy, and AI-enabled dashboards guiding drivers through congestion-free routes. Uganda’s automotive sector is edging toward that vision, driven by global megatrends – electrification, automation, and sustainable mobility. The journey, however, starts from a complex present, with 80% of the over 2.3 million registered vehicles contributing the largest share of urban air pollution, which the National Environmental Management Authority estimates at nearly 60%. At the center of this transformation is a mix of stakeholders, but nearest to the long stretch…
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Ahead of a historic milestone for Uganda’s health and education sectors, The CEO Magazine sat down with Aga Khan University Hospital CEO Rashid Khalani. Last week, Kampala hosted the inauguration of the Aga Khan University Centre and the ground-breaking ceremony for the upcoming Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital in Nakawa – projects set to transform medical training and healthcare delivery in the country. In an exclusive conversation, Rashid Khalani shared insights on the vision, impact, and opportunities these developments will bring. What are the most pressing health challenges facing Africa today? There are three interlinked challenges. First is human capacity….
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