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La Fang Eco Resort: Where Luxury Meets Soul of Magical Dolwe

Trevor LutaloDestinations & HotelsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

The persistent hum of the concrete city jungle gradually fades into a distant memory as the boat glides effortlessly through the serene waters of Lake Victoria.  A refreshing breeze carries…

SM & Co. Advocates (Formerly Shonubi, Musoke & Co) Stages Coup de Firm on Signum Advocates

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025

In a bold and strategic move that signals its ambitions for the next era of legal excellence, SM & Co. Advocates(formerly Shonubi, Musoke & Co.) has announced the onboarding of…

From Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates to SM & Co.: Honouring a 38-Year Legacy, Reimagining the Future of Legal Practice in Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025

What inspired the decision to rebrand from Shonubi, Musoke & Co.Advocates to SM & Co. Advocates? The firm was founded 38 years ago by two then youthful and vibrant lawyers,…

Q&A: Crystal Kabajwara Marks One Year of Transformative Leadership at Uganda’s Tax Appeals Tribunal

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Congratulations on completing your first year as Chairperson of the Tax Appeals Tribunal. For starters, many people do not understand the mandate of the Tribunal as well as, how does…

Stanbic Bank Kenya’s Q1 Profit Drops by 16% on Lower Forex Income

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Stanbic Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Stanbic Holdings Plc, reported a 16.6% decline in net profit for the first quarter ended March 2025, largely attributed to a sharp drop in…

Dr. Robin Kibuka: Building a Legacy Through Service, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025

To begin, could you share your backstory for perspective? For those meeting you for the first time, how would you introduce yourself beyond your professional title as Dr. Robin Kibuka?…

Kampala Africa AI Summit sparks conversations on driving AI adoption across the continent’s key sectors

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 11, 2025May 11, 2025

Uganda hosted the Africa Artificial Intelligence Summit (AAIS), that took place May 8th–9th, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala. The summit brought together industry leaders, professionals, technologists, academia, state actors,…

East Africa Powers Airtel Africa’s Growth with Strong Performance Across Voice, Data and Mobile Money

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025

Airtel Africa has reported a resilient performance in its East African operations for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, underscoring the region’s strategic role in the company’s overall success….

DPP appeals Acquittal of Threeways Shipping Directors in $3.8m MTN fraud Case

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo has filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal of Oscar B. Baitwa and Geoffrey Bihamaiso, directors of Three Ways Shipping Services…

Airtel Africa to list its Airtel Money unit to counter growing dominance of mobile money and other fintechs

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Airtel Africa has announced plans to list its Airtel Money unit to secure more capital as it seeks a top spot in the growing digital payments ecosystem across Africa, and…