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Colin Asiimwe Returns as Head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Colin Asiimwe is back at MultiChoice Uganda as the Head of Marketing, overseeing the DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and Pearl Magic brands. Asiimwe previously worked with MultiChoice before leaving the business….

Auditor General’s report on Umeme expected next week 

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe has confirmed that the Auditor General’s report on Umeme’s buyout amount will be released next week, just a few days to the expiry of…

OPINION: The Imperative of Information and Cyber Security in the Digital Age

Sanjay RughaniThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

In an era where digital technology has become the backbone of modern business operations, the importance of Information and Cyber Security (ICS) cannot be overstated. As Uganda’s financial sector embraces…

Uganda Airlines launches new route to London amidst questions on profitability

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsEast AfricaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Uganda Airlines has officially launched direct flights to London, United Kingdom. The airline will fly four times a week using the Airbus A330-800neo.  Ms Jennifer Bamuturaki, the Uganda Airlines CEO…

UEDCL absorbs 90 percent of Umeme staff, seeks more UGX 1.3 trillion to stabilise power sector 

Paul MurungiCompany NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 19, 2025March 20, 2025

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has absorbed an estimated 2,200 of Umeme staff, out of the 2,400 staff that the private power distributor holds currently.  UEDCL Managing Director,…

Gov’t turns to Absa Bank for UGX 183 billion loan to fund UEDCL’s takeover from Umeme

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Government, through Ministry of Finance is seeking about $ 50 million (UGX 183 billion) from Absa Bank as capital investment into the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to fully…

CONFIRMED: MTN to complete separation of Fintech unit from listed business before June 

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 18, 2025March 20, 2025

MTN is expected to complete the separation of its financial technology (Fintech) business from its listed company under MTN Uganda in the first half of this year.  The separation, which…

How a Chance Meeting Between Francis Kamulegeya and a Deaf Childhood Friend 23 Years Ago, is Changing Lives of the Deaf Community in Uganda 

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

In the heart of Masaka, a small mustard seed was planted 20 years ago. Today, that seed has grown into a towering tree with strong branches, offering shelter, hope, and…

Bank of Uganda starts regulating big Saccos 

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Bank of Uganda has started the implementation of regulation of substantially well capitalised Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos).  The move, which starts with the issuance of an MDI licence…

‘Uganda not listed’ as Trump plans travel ban on 43 countries 

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025

Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria are among the few African countries that will not face the consequences of a proposed travel ban by U.S President Donald Trump, which if implemented, will…