News & Analysis

EDITORIAL: James Mwangi’s Integrity Crusade Is the Leadership East Africa Needs; But Will Others Follow Suit?

Editorial, CEO East AfricaNews & AnalysisJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

In a region where internal financial fraud is both rampant and routinely swept under the rug, James Mwangi’s bold decision to confront it directly within Equity Group is a powerful—and…

UGANDA’S UGX 72.1 TRILLION BUDGET FOR FY2025/26: A Bold Push to Monetise the Economy, Empower People, and Expand Markets

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has this Thursday 12th June 2025 delivered Uganda’s 2025/26 National Budget at Kololo Independence Grounds, outlining a UGX 72.1 trillion spending plan designed to accelerate inclusive…

High Court Orders NSSF to Disclose UTL Pension Contributions in Landmark Insolvency Ruling

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

The High Court of Uganda has delivered a powerful verdict in favour of corporate transparency and statutory duty, directing the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to release a comprehensive breakdown…

Mobile phone @30: The Telecom Legends That Shaped What is Today Uganda’s Most Profitable Sector

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsExecutive ProfilesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

By 2005, Uganda’s telecom sector had firmly matured. With a compound annual growth rate of above 15%, it had set the stage rolling to overtake banking as one of the…

BREAKING NEWS: Global Cloud Outage Cripples Chipper Cash App, Users Furious Over Frozen Funds and Transaction Failures

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisJune 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Chipper Cash users across Africa have been left stranded after the popular fintech app suffered a major service disruption caused by a global cloud outage. The company confirmed the incident…

dfcu Foundation Debuts with a Mandate to Empower SMEs, Women, and Youth in Agriculture and Enterprise Development.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025

dfcu Bank has officially launched the dfcu Foundation in Mbarara district, a rebrand of the Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC) under the theme ‘’A New Name, A Renewed Commitment’’. The launch…

Airtel Uganda Continues Nationwide Network Expansion to Improve Connectivity in Underserved Regions

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025

Airtel Uganda, a leading telecommunications provider in Uganda, continues its nationwide network expansion to improve connectivity in underserved regions. The telecommunications service provider has successfully commissioned numerous new network sites…

Housing Finance Bank Powers a Smart Start to Back-to-School Season.

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

As the new school term approaches, Housing Finance Bank is offering timely support to parents, guardians, and school administrators with tailored financial solutions designed to ease the expenses of the…

Laying Tracks of Transformation: Inside Uganda’s Ambitious Railway Revival

Trevor LutaloBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Once the lifeblood of commerce and connectivity, Uganda’s railway network is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by ambitious plans to revitalise existing infrastructure and introduce a modern standard gauge system….

UEDCL Acquires More UGX 91 billion Loan From Absa Bank To Refurbish Dilapidated Electricity Infrastructure

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), which has managed the country’s electricity distribution assets for 53 days since Umeme’s exit, has secured a USD 25 million (UGX 91 billion) loan…