News & Analysis

I&M Bank Spreads Ramadan Hope with Food Hampers to Families in Gayaza and Bweyogerere

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

On Monday, March 16, I&M Bank extended a gesture of compassion and solidarity by donating Ramadan/Eid hampers to hundreds of vulnerable Muslim families in Gayaza and Bweyogerere. The initiative aimed…

Stanbic Bank Calls on Graduates to Tap into Skills and Financing Opportunities

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Stanbic Bank’s head of personal banking, Israel Arinaitwe, has urged students and recent graduates to actively exploit the youth empowerment initiatives available to sharpen their skills, strengthen their goals, and…

Equity Bank Rwanda Hit by Fraud, Months After Group CEO, James Mwangi’s Integrity Crackdown

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Hardly a few months after Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi declared that the bank had purged “wrong elements” from its ranks in a sweeping integrity crackdown across the regional…

UK Scholarships Unit Head Visits Uganda to Strengthen Chevening and Commonwealth Education Partnerships

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The Head of the UK Scholarships Unit, Dr Emma Hennessey, has concluded a high-impact visit to Uganda aimed at strengthening partnerships that underpin the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes, and…

Africa Loses Over $10 Billion to Breast Cancer as Experts Call for Strategic Investment in Women’s Health

Brian EmorutGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Investing strategically in the health of Africa’s women will unlock billions of dollars in economic growth, save lives, and strengthen communities, according to speakers at Africa Press Day, held in…

Rajiv Ruparelia Legacy Lives On in UGX 1.7 Billion Bukedea Eye Camp for 2,000 Patients by Ruparelia Foundation & Partners

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

The spirit of service that defined the late Rajiv Ruparelia is set to restore sight and hope to thousands of Ugandans as the Ruparelia Foundation launches a major medical outreach…

Inside Uganda’s Gorilla Permit System: Where Does a Gorilla Permit Shilling Go?

Brian EmorutHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

In October 2025, eleven officials from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) were charged before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala for allegedly defrauding the government of more than Shs 9.3 billion…

Telling the Stories That Matter: Why Women’s Voices Must Be Seen, Heard and Celebrated

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

As the world marks International Women’s Day, conversations around women’s leadership, visibility and economic participation are gaining renewed attention. But beyond policies and programmes, one powerful force continues to shape…

I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with Shs 796m boost and an exciting new format

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

The fourth edition of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series was officially launched today- Tuesday, March 3rd, at a press briefing held at the I&M Bank head office at Kingdom…

The Marketer Of Tomorrow: What to Carry Forward & What to Leave Behind

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) opened its 2026 calendar with a bold challenge to the profession: marketing must move beyond activity and reclaim its place at the centre of commercial decision-making….