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INTERVIEW: Meet Thomas Kamphuis (43), probably the youngest ever CEO of Nile Breweries- AB InBev’s US$250 million a year beer business in Uganda

It is now slightly over three years since AB InBev took over from SABMiller in Uganda. What has been happening? What has changed? How strong are you now as a business compared

January 17, 2020

by Muhereza Kyamutetera

PUTTING MONEY WHERE THE CUSTOMERS’ MOUTHS AND EARS ARE: How Airtel Uganda’s V.G Somasekhar is wrestling back Airtel’s leadership position; one mast and one SIM card at a time

First of all, let us start with a review of 2019. How would you summarise it in terms of the industry and for Airtel Uganda in particular? I think 2019 has been a year of investment? In 2019, Airtel invested

January 17, 2020

by Muhereza Kyamutetera

Doris Akol’s mission 2020/25: Increase taxpayer morale so they contribute UGX28.3 trillion by 2024/25. But what will it take?

I know that in October you completed about 5 years as a Commissioner General You had

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rajiv Ruparelia comes of age, turns 30 years; talks about managing a $1 billion family empire and his plans to become East Africa’s largest cannabis exporter

At 30 years, you are probably one of few if not the only CEO of over

Stephen Kaboyo, Founder and Managing Director Alpha Capital Partners

MONEY MARKETS WITH STEPHEN KABOYO: BoU expected to cut April 2020 CBR; Shilling stabilises after a string of losses

BOU to cut the policy rate for April 2020 Globally Central Banks have reacted en masse to prop up their economies in the face of the Covid-19. BOU is expected to move

April 3, 2020

Banking & Financial Services·Thought Leadership

Businessman, Hassan Basajjabalaba, the proprietor of Haba Group (U) Ltd, Victoria International Trading Co Ltd, Sheila Investments Ltd, Yudaya International Ltd, and First Merchant International Trading Co Ltd has been ordered to repay over UGX142 billion that he erroneously received.

OPINION: Shielding delinquent bankers, ignoring odious debt: Everything that is wrong with the UGX142 bn Basajjabalaba ruling

The pre-Covid19 lockdown news that Hassan Basajjabalaba, the former chairman of ruling party NRM Entrepreneurs’ League and frontman for a string of briefcase companies, has been ordered by court to refund hundreds

April 2, 2020

The Big Story·Thought Leadership

James Byaruhanga is the General Manager of Raxio Data Centre, Uganda's first privately owned Tier III datacenter. He is also a technology enthusiast.

COVID-19 & BUSINESS CONTINUITY: 7 tips on how to work safe and smart and beat the lockdown

By James Byaruhanga The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in various industries – not only in Uganda and the region but worldwide. Industries such as tourism, hospitality, logistics, production, technology, sports, and

April 1, 2020

Technology & Innovation·Thought Leadership

An Umeme technician at work. Umeme ays the adjustment in the ECP will allow the power distributor to ease the pain of its customers who have been in queue

COVID-19: Stay at home- protect our Umeme electricity front liners who are staying at work for you

By David Birungi You flip the switch and power is on. You pull out your work tool and sit down to work from home and within minutes power goes off and your

April 1, 2020

Thought Leadership

Emily Gakiza (left) and Timothy J. Mutungi (right) are Partner and Senior Associate respectively in the banking and finance practice at Ortus Advocates.

LEGAL ADVICE: What is the possible impact of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) on your contractual obligations?

By Emily Gakiza and Timothy J. Mutungi COVID-19’s potential economic danger is much stronger than its health risk to the public. China is the world’s largest exporter and is responsible for a

March 31, 2020

Thought Leadership

Phillip Karugaba is the Head of ENSafrica Advocates, Uganda. He believes there is need for more laws and more institutions to fight the degradation of the wetlands.

PHILLIP KARUGABA: Major Legal Implications of Covid-19 for individuals and businesses that you should know

As the country grapples with Covid-19, various directives are being issued by different authorities. It is incumbent on the authorities that the measures are issued within the law. Enterprises that endeavour to

March 28, 2020

The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Damalie Tibugwisa is a commercial law practitioner and is the founder and managing partner of M/s Tibugwisa and Co. Advocates.

LEGAL REVIEW: Vivo Energy wins case against URA as court confirms rent paid in respect of leases as an allowable deduction

For any business, the Income Tax Act [“ITA”] allows the deduction of certain expenses before charging tax. To qualify, these expenses must be of a revenue and not of a capital nature;

March 28, 2020

Thought Leadership

Patrick Mweheire, the Chief Executive Office for both Stanbic Uganda Holdings and Stanbic Bank Uganda in 2019, in whose reign the bank’s size and profitability grew from UGX3.5 trillion to UGX6.6 trillion and UGX135 billion to UGX259 billion respectively, gives key insights about the 2019 performance.

INTERVIEW: Patrick Mweheire tells the facts behind Stanbic’s record UGX259bn (USD67.1 mn) in profit.

Please mention a few key highlights for Stanbic Bank in 2019? We delivered another great performance and were able to improve on all our key performance goals. We grew our deposits by

March 27, 2020

Banking & Financial Services·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Amos Nzeyi, is a Ugandan businessman, entrepreneur, and industrialist. He is the Executive Chairman for Crown Beverages Ltd and former Chairman, Uganda Manufacturers Association

COVID-19 ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON UGANDA: An open letter to president Museveni from businessman, Amos Nzeyi

First of all, I would like to thank you and your cabinet- for the courageous leadership thus far- especially the decisions announced on March 18th 2020 which among others include the decision

March 21, 2020

The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Prof. Dr. Maggie Kigozi is many things- a mother, businesswoman, leader, mentor, doctor, professor and a person of impeccable integrity. She is one of those people without whom, Uganda the way we know it today would probably be different.

PEOPLE & POWER: Uganda’s Maggie Kigozi- a human doctor, and professor of business with a heart for people

Born on 5th July 1950 (69 years) in Fort portal, Maggie Kigozi is a medical doctor by training, business consultant and ardent sportswoman and leader who has etched her name in stone

March 9, 2020

C-Suite Leadership·The Big Story·Women In Leadership

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