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Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to expand high-speed satellite internet in nine countries

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Airtel Africa has struck a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to its 14-country footprint with the agreement set to initially focus on nine countries.  Currently, SpaceX…

Reimagining Homeownership: Housing Finance Bank and Easy Housing Launch Innovative Green Housing Partnership

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

In a landmark partnership set to transform homeownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has joined forces with Easy Housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored to the needs of…

DR Congo becomes 5th East African country to approve Starlink internet operations

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the fifth East African member state to officially authorise Starlink to operate as an internet service provider in the country, marking a…

Lutwama joined KIU as a player and student; today, he is the basketball coach  

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 3, 2025May 3, 2025

By Julius Lutwama Kampala International University has, over the years, encouraged and created an environment that allows diversity beyond academia. For instance, the university’s basketball team has excelled at different…

Finance Ministry makes concessions on budget.

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

The Ministry of Finance has made key concessions to Parliament’s budget demands, marking a shift in tone after last year’s heated disagreements between lawmakers and the Executive over funding priorities….

Museveni gives greenlight to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet launch in Uganda

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 29, 2025April 30, 2025

President Museveni has endorsed the entry of Starlink satellite internet in Uganda after meeting with Elon Musk’s Starlink representatives including, Ben MacWilliams, the Global Licensing & Activation Manager and Brandi…

Standard Chartered Bank Ordered to Pay Over UGX 850 Million to Grace Makoko for Unlawful Dismissal in 2015

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal has ordered Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to pay Grace Tibihikira Makoko a total of over UGX 850 million in compensation following her unlawful dismissal from the…

Experts Tip Individuals on Treasury Investments to Diversify Their Financial Venture Options

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

In an effort to guide its customers through the technicalities of other investment options, PostBank Uganda shared tips on how individuals can explore PostBank’s different investment options and benefit from…

PostBank reports 24% Growth in Agribusiness Loan Book

Paul MurungiAgriculture & Agro-industryBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

PostBank Uganda has recorded a 24% growth in its agribusiness loan book between 2023 and 2024, reflecting the bank’s robust commitment to transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector. This growth is a…

Dangote Group’s Gloria Byamugisha, MultiChoice’s Hassan Saleh, and Institute of Bankers’ Goretti Masadde to Headline at Marketers’ CMO Breakfast

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025

The Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) has unveiled an outstanding line-up of speakers for its upcoming Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Breakfast scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Kampala Serena…