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    Strong Vote of Confidence: Mbire Reappointed MTN Uganda Chairman

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    Shareholders of MTN Uganda have overwhelmingly endorsed Charles Mbire for another term as Board Chairman, reaffirming confidence in his leadership during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday Morning.  ...
    Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija (left) and Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, whose joint call for expanded use of ADR highlights growing concern over trillions of shillings locked in court disputes and the urgent need to unlock capital for economic growth.

    Unresolved Commercial Disputes Climb to UGX 3.5 Trillion as Chief Justice Zeija and BoU Governor Atingi-Ego Push for ADR

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    At least UGX 3.5 trillion is currently locked in unresolved commercial disputes within Uganda’s court system—capital that cannot be reinvested, circulated, or deployed productively in the economy. That stark reality...

    Kenya’s High Court Clears Path for KSh 300 Billion Asahi–Diageo Deal Despite Ongoing Distribution Dispute

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    The High Court has removed a key legal hurdle standing in the way of one of East Africa’s largest corporate transactions, dismissing an application that sought to block Diageo’s planned...

    Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Acquires Kenya’s Paramount Bank as Profits Hit ₦1.04 Trillion

    April 9, 2026 0 Shares
    Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Plc has acquired 100 percent shareholding of Kenya’s Paramount Bank Limited, marking a significant expansion of the West African lender into East Africa’s banking sector. The Central...

    Debt, SGR and Uganda Airlines: How Government Will Spend UGX 17.4 Trillion in Q4

    April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 0 Shares
    Uganda’s fourth quarter budget release for the 2025/26 financial year reveals a clear hierarchy of national priorities, with debt servicing, wages, and infrastructure emerging as the dominant beneficiaries of government...

    End of free money? Umeme’s record Ushs 47.5 billion loss

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2017

    By Jeff Winters If there was anything meant to surprise shareholders, it was going to be the half-year financial statement of the quasi-monopoly power distributor, Umeme. The distributor revealed that…

    Byarugaba’s US$ 400 million Lubowa Housing ‘Legacy’ Project

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2017

    By Juliet Hildah Namulundu. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) last month commissioned the construction of the 2,740 unit housing project in Lubowa, Wakiso district, in an effort to expand…

    Mutebile & co. on the spot over expenditure

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2017

    By Athnus Faith Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile has been under fire from members of the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) over expenditure in the Central Bank between…

    The Colorful Paint Wars return

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2017

    By Jeff Winters In January 2017 a Japanese firm had entered an agreement to acquire the assets of what was Sadolin Paints East Africa. The aim, Kansai Plascon Ltd was…

    MTN UGANDA SWEEPS FIVE GONGS AT DIGITAL IMPACT AWARDS AFRICA NIGHT

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 12, 2017

    Our Reporter. MTN Uganda took home five gongs at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2017 awards night held on Friday 22nd September, 2017 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The…

    Kampala Serena Hotel wins 2017 Uganda Best Hotel Award.

    CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 11, 2017October 12, 2017

    By Juliet Hildah Namulundu. Kampala Serena hotel was awarded Uganda’s leading hotel in the 2017 Annual World Travel Awards Africa. The winners were announced at a glittering ceremony held at…

    Nigerian firm Oranto awarded oil license, promises $2.4b investment

    Paul TentenaBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 11, 2017November 24, 2017

    BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Uganda has signed two Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) and issued two Licenses for Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production over the Ngassa Contract Area with Oranto…

    Hilton kicks off  Africa Growth Initiative with $50m investment

    Paul TentenaCompany NewsThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 6, 2017November 24, 2017

    BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Hilton  has committed a total of $50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its…

    Abolition of roaming charges, will it improve communication?

    Paul TentenaCompany NewsTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 6, 2017November 24, 2017

    BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Citizens in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) may soon enjoy reduced calling charges, courtesy of a decision taken by Ministers in charge…

    MTN Marathon returns, spiced up with a regional half marathon and 5KM fun walk.

    CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 5, 2017October 5, 2017

    Juliet Namulundu. MTN Uganda has today, 5th October launched the 14th edition of the annual MTN Kampala Marathon. This year’s marathon is scheduled for Sunday 19th November, 2017 under theme…

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