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Ugandans among 10 global innovators selected for Young Inventors Prize in Iceland

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

The European Patent Office (EPO) has selected two Ugandans as part of the top 10 global innovators for the first standalone edition of the Young Inventors Prize 2025.  Sandra Namboozo…

Who is David Wandera, the newly appointed Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda?

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of David Wandera as its new Managing Director, effective 5 May, 2025, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda. He succeeds Mumba…

Do You Want to Change Your Brand Fortunes via LinkedIn? Here’s Why Nelly Ndonye is the Person to Turn Left To

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

In an age where digital visibility, talent attraction, and thought leadership are defining business competitiveness, LinkedIn has become an essential platform—particularly for B2B brands and organisations in fast-evolving African markets….

MTN Uganda reports UGX 181 billion profit after tax in first quarter of 2025

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

MTN Uganda has announced a profit after tax (PAT) of UGX 181 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, representing a 20.6% year-on-year increase from UGX 150 billion…

Mrs Mary Oduka-Ochan – living a legacy of transforming sectors

Kisakye ImaniThe Big StoryMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Mrs Mary Oduka-Ochan has had an illustrious career, spanning various roles from marketing to social development. And throughout the years, she has made a mark and continues to do so….

President Museveni, Dr & Mrs Sudhir Ruparelia Lead Nation in Mourning Rajiv Ruparelia

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

The nation is in mourning following the untimely death of Rajiv Ruparelia, the 35-year-old son of business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and a prominent entrepreneur in his own right. Rajiv…

Q&A With Pegasus Technologies’ Azairwe: Innovation, Integrity, and the Fight for Fair Play in Fintech

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025

Let’s begin with a foundational understanding—what exactly is Pegasus Technologies, what inspired its creation, and how has its role in Uganda’s financial technology ecosystem evolved over the years? Pegasus is…

Tax Tribunal Orders URA to Refund UGX 9.1 billion to East Africa Marine Transport Company Limited 

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

The Tax Appeals Tribunal has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund over USD 2.5 million (UGX 9.1 billion) to East Africa Marine Transport Company Limited (EAMT).  The ruling,…

Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to expand high-speed satellite internet in nine countries

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Airtel Africa has struck a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to its 14-country footprint with the agreement set to initially focus on nine countries.  Currently, SpaceX…

Fintechs shaping Uganda’s financial operations and inclusion

Kisakye ImaniThe Big StoryMay 5, 2025May 9, 2025

If there is one sector that is experiencing a continuous revolution, it is financial technology (Fintech). The sector seems to be in constant motion, transforming how businesses and people transact,…