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Ugandan Passport Ranks 71st in Global Index as Singapore Retains Top Spot

Paul MurungiEast AfricaGlobal NewsThe Big StoryJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

Uganda’s passport has been ranked 71st globally, granting its holders access to 66 visa-free, visa-on-arrival or Electronic Travel Authorisation destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index 2026 Global Ranking released…

Ugandans to Pay $15,000 Visa Bond for U.S Travel Starting January 2026

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsThe Big StoryJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Ugandans applying for temporary visit and tourism visas to the United States of America will now be required to post a visa bond, following a new policy introduced by the…

Uganda, Rwanda and Nigeria Affected as Trump Recalls Nearly 30 Ambassadors Globally

Muhereza KyamuteteraGlobal NewsThe Big StoryDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025

In a sweeping diplomatic shake-up that has resonated across continents, the Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 U.S. ambassadors and senior career diplomats from posts around the world, a move…

Absa, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Advise Asahi Holdings on USD 2.3bn Acquisition of 65% Stake in EABL

Paul MurungiEast AfricaGlobal NewsThe Big StoryDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Asahi Group Holdings, the Japanese brewing and beverages giant, has picked Absa Bank Kenya PLC, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Holdings to advise on its USD 2.3 billion acquisition…

RMB White Paper Warns Africa’s Future Hinges on Governance, AfCFTA Execution, and Tech Leapfrogging

CEO East Africa MagazineGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisNovember 29, 2025November 29, 2025

A November 2025 RMB white paper titled Continent at a Crossroads has warned that Africa is entering a decisive decade. The choices governments, firms, and regional blocs make will determine…

MTN Group CEO — Africa’s Fintech Market Has Room for Banks and Telcos to Play and Collaborate

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsThe Big StoryNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025

How do you rate Uganda’s performance with MTN’s continental portfolio, both in digital adoption but also returns, compared to other African markets?  Yes, as MTN, we are operating in 16…

MTN Uganda is our second-largest fintech market in Africa, says MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsThe Big StoryNovember 25, 2025November 27, 2025

MTN Group chief executive Ralph Mupita has hailed Uganda as the company’s “model operation” and confirmed that it is now MTN’s second-biggest fintech market in Africa, second only to Ghana,…

David Mignot appointed new CEO, Nicolas Dandoy CFO and Calvo Chair of Canal+ Africa

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsThe Big StorySeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

The completion of Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice Group has ushered in one of the most dramatic leadership transitions Africa’s broadcasting industry has seen in decades. At the centre of this…

UAE Moves to Tighten Visa Requirements for Ugandan Nationals

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has moved to tighten visa requirements for Ugandan nationals, citing concerns over immigration abuse and unlawful activities by some travelers. Speaking to China’s Xinhua news…

Why Africa needs digital infrastructure for trade to thrive

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

By Jeremy Awori Across Africa, there is growing momentum in support of intra-African trade, as work to unlock the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as key drivers of…