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Ugandan billionaire, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia Warns Public of Deepfake AI Scam Misusing His Image to Promote a Fraudulent Financial Platform

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Renowned Ugandan businessman and property magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a stern public warning following the circulation of a manipulated deepfake video that falsely portrays him endorsing a dubious…

MTN Uganda Delivers UGX 1.4 Trillion in Dividends Since Listing, Driving 62% Total Shareholder Return in Just Three Years

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryApril 1, 2025April 2, 2025

As Uganda’s largest telecom company, MTN Uganda is not only connecting millions of people to voice, data, and digital financial services but also delivering strong returns to its investors. In…

Men and women who will be driving Uganda’s power distribution function: Who is who on UEDCL’s Exco team? 

Paul MurungiEast AfricaExecutive ProfilesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

As Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDCL) formally takes over the power distribution function, it will be months or even years before Ugandans move on from the days of Umeme.  Yes,…

UEDCL officially takes over Uganda’s power distribution network 

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has officially taken over the distribution network from Umeme Limited, marking the end of a 20-year concession period that began in 2004. This…

Q&A: MTN MoMo’s Jemima Kariuki Speaks About The Fintech’s Transformative Products, Customer-centric Innovations And A Future Full Of Many Possibilities

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

In this exclusive interview, Muhereza Kyamutetera, Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine, sits down with Jemima to explore her journey at MTN MoMo, the key milestones she has achieved,…

Who is Dr. Gerald Banaga-Baingi, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Uganda National Mining Company?

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Dr. Gerald Banaga-Baingi has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda National Mining Company, and will assume duties effective May1st, 2025. The mining company established under the Mining…

How Vipers’ dismissal of Bianchi led to $84,000 payday for former coach

Trevor LutaloNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentThe Big StoryMarch 31, 2025April 5, 2025

The chants from spectators, the thrill of the game, the strategic brilliance from the sidelines; all paint professional football as a world of passion, ambition, and high stakes. But behind…

PURPOSE-DRIVEN & READY TO LEAD: Ruth Doreen Mutebe Reflects on 19 years of Leading Audit & Finance at top Organisations and, most recently, Umeme

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

As she steps away from her role as Chief Internal Auditor at Umeme Limited, in this interview with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Muhereza Kyamutetera, she reflects on her journey of…

Businessman Haruna Sentongo, A Brother to Billionaire Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, Ordered to Pay UGX 10.38 Bn to I&M Bank or Lose Property

Brian EmorutLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025

In a recent ruling that has captured the attention of Uganda’s business community, businessman Haruna Sentongo, the brother of billionaire businessman Hamis Kigundu, has been ordered by Uganda’s Court of…

Equity Group reports Kshs 60.7 billion Profits Before Tax, driven by Strategic Diversified Growth

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentThe Big StoryMarch 29, 2025March 29, 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc continues to deliver solid financial results, underpinned by the Group’s strategic focus on diversification, innovation, and regional expansion. With strong liquidity, capital buffers, and robust regional…