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Hearing of Dr Sudhir’s ￡170 mn UK case against dfcu Bank to resume after court dismisses bank’s interim application

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

A London High Court Judge, Mr Stephen Hofmeyr KC of the London High Court⏤ the Business And Property Courts Of England And Wales King’s Bench Division, has dismissed an interim…

Kigali to Host Africa’s First Energy Expo, Bringing Key Decision-Makers Together to Tackle Continent’s Energy Challenges

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Africa’s energy sector is set to receive a significant boost as the inaugural Africa Energy Expo (AEE) kicks off on November 4, 2024, at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda. Organized…

CREATE VALUE OR GO HOME: A Q&A with African Fintech Pioneer Dr. Valentine Obi, Founder of eTranzact

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Dr.Obi, could you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to venture into digital payments? I’ve been at the helm of fintech for over two decades, pioneering…

Airtel Uganda half-year profit surge to UGX 153 billion on the back of data and voice segments

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Airtel Uganda posted total revenue of UGX 966 billion in the first half of 2024, and a final profit of UGX 153 billion largely driven by data and voice revenue. …

PHOTOS: Stanbic Bank Treats Private Clients to a Fine Dining Experience—An Epitome of Class and Elegance

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews In PicturesThe Big StoryOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Stanbic Bank Uganda recently hosted an exclusive fine dining event for its Private Clients at the Kampala Serena Hotel, exemplifying luxury and refinement. The highly anticipated gathering brought together the…

Acacia Wilderness Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park: A gem that leaves you wanting more

CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Acacia Wilderness Lodge is located on a peninsula inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, right next to Mweya Safari Lodge. The resort describes itself somewhat modestly as a bed and breakfast…

Meet the 9 seasoned executives transforming PostBank into a model tier-one commercial bank

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

PostBank is aTier 1 fully fledged digital commercial bank at the heart of Uganda’s economic growth by economically transforming the lives of millions of Ugandans and businesses, in partnership with…

Q&A WITH MANOJ MURALI: It has been an incredible and unforgettable 4 years of doing the unimaginable at Airtel Uganda 

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryOctober 25, 2024October 26, 2024

What do you consider your most significant accomplishments during your tenure as CEO of Airtel Uganda?  Listing Airtel Uganda on the Uganda Securities Exchange was a historic moment for me,…

The 5-year transformation of PostBank Uganda⏤ proof that government can profitably drive prosperity

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 24, 2024October 25, 2024

In his first anniversary interview with CEO East Africa Magazine, as PostBank Managing Director/CEO held in September 2020, Julius Kakeeto envisioned a transformed financial institution. “A tier 1 fully fledged…

I&M Bank donates to Uganda School for the Deaf

Brian EmorutThe Big StoryOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

I&M Bank Uganda, Operations and Customer Experience Departments made a significant donation to the Uganda School for the Deaf in Ntinda on Wednesday. The contribution, aimed at enhancing the quality…