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    The Big Story

    The BIG Story

    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...

    Proposed Tax Exemptions, Waivers, and Incentives Businesses Should Look Out For in the Next Financial Year

    April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 0 Shares
    A graphic representation of tax exemptions, waivers and incentives.
    The proposed tax changes for the 2026/27 financial year go well beyond routine amendments. Taken together, they point to a deliberate policy shift toward easing the cost of doing business,...

    Ugandan vies for $100,000 innovation prize

    Paul TentenaThe Big StoryAugust 14, 2017August 14, 2017

     BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Fifteen young African entrepreneurs have emerged as finalists from a field of more than 800 applicants for the seventh annual Anzisha Prize, Africa’s premier award…

    Uganda CAA gets new Managing Director

    Paul TentenaThe Big StoryAugust 14, 2017August 14, 2017

    BY OUR REPORTER ENTEBBE, UGANDA- The Board of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has appointed David Mpango Kakuba the new Managing Director to replace Dr. Rama Makuza. Wenceslaus Rama Makuza…

    Emirates and flydubai join forces, announce extensive partnership agreement

    Paul TentenaThe Big StoryAugust 14, 2017August 14, 2017

    BY OUR REPORTER Emirates and flydubai have unveiled an extensive partnership which will see the two Dubai-based airlines join forces to offer customers unmatched travel options. Both airlines will continue…

    Gynopedia Helps Female Travelers find Reproductive Health Care around The Globe

    DemoThe Big StoryJuly 27, 2017

    Getting comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care as a woman is hard. Getting care while jet setting, however, is damn near impossible.

    Hima given nod to supply Entebbe Airport expansion cement

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StoryJuly 12, 2017

    By Our Reporter Hima Cement and China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to supply 120,000 tons of cement to three mega infrastructure projects being carried…

    Kenya builds up strong manufacturing base

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StoryJuly 12, 2017

    By Our Reporter A report commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and produced by partner and forecaster Oxford Economics, provides a snapshot of the…

    Stanbic Bank Uganda PMI continues to strengthen

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StoryJuly 12, 2017

    By Our Reporter The Stanbic Bank Purchase Managers Index (PMI) for June indicates that operating conditions in Uganda improved over the past month on the back of renewed local demand…

    StanChart joins the SWIFT gpi block chain Proof of Concept

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StoryJuly 12, 2017

    By Our Reporter SWIFT has announced that 22 additional global banks have joined its block chain Proof of Concept (PoC), designed to validate whether the technology can help banks reconcile…

    Tanzania VP backs oil congress

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StoryJuly 12, 2017

    By Our Reporter Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Vice President of the Republic of Tanzania has formally announced her support and participation in the upcoming Tanzania Oil & Gas Congress due…

    Spouts of Water, Partners, invest Ushs 2 billion to bring clean water to Ugandans

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StoryJuly 12, 2017

    By Our Reporter Water may be one of the basic needs of life, but access to clean and safe drinking water remains a challenge for countless Ugandans. Pollution and rampant…

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