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“Structure Without Soul Fails”: HR Expert Ruth Ndwiga on Why Human-Centred Organisations Outperform

Kisakye ImaniLeadership & GovernanceThe Big StoryFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026

In a world where structures and policies often dominate the corporate agenda, a growing number of human resource leaders are realising that without a human element, systems inevitably fail. Few…

Cabinet Approves UNOC Acquisition of 20.15% Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasThe Big StoryFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has secured a 20.15 percent strategic shareholding in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) following Cabinet’s approval.   The deal marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s…

Airtel Uganda Data Revenues Overtake Voice as Net Profit Hits UGX 447 Billion

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Airtel Uganda has reported profit after tax of UGX 446.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of UGX 130.2 billion from UGX 316.7 billion recorded in…

Muwema & Co. Advocates to Appeal High Court Ruling in Kololo Lease Dispute

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryFebruary 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Muwema & Co. Advocates has announced that it will appeal the High Court (Commercial Division) ruling that ordered the firm to pay rent arrears, mesne profits, and general damages, and…

Internal Report Shows Three Uganda Airlines Planes Grounded

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryFebruary 21, 2026February 21, 2026

An internal brief prepared for the new consulting cum interim chief executive officer, Girma Wake, shows that Uganda Airlines is currently operating only five aircraft against a required schedule of…

The HR Playbook Behind Centenary Bank’s Rise: How Uganda’s Biggest Indigenous Bank Built a Workforce That Wins

Muhereza KyamuteteraLeadership & GovernanceThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipFebruary 21, 2026February 24, 2026

When Fabian Kasi assumed leadership of Centenary Bank in August 2010, the institution managed UGX 807 billion in total assets. By 2024, that figure had expanded to UGX 7.1 trillion…

Building Workplaces Worth Staying For: What Senior Ugandan HR Leaders Say It Takes to Retain Top Talent Beyond Pay

Kisakye ImaniC-Suite LeadershipNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryFebruary 21, 2026February 24, 2026

Uganda’s leadership pipeline is under pressure, not necessarily because the country lacks talent, but because the best talent is increasingly mobile, globally competitive, and more selective than ever before. In…

Uganda’s Data Regulator Orders Meta, WhatsApp LLC to Comply with Uganda’s Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules

Muhereza KyamuteteraTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Uganda has fired what may become one of the most consequential regulatory shots yet in Africa’s unfolding battle over digital sovereignty. In a landmark ruling, the country’s Personal Data Protection…

Uganda Airlines Grounds Two Long-Haul Jets, Affecting London and Mumbai Flights as Dubai Service Continues

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryTransport & LogisticsFebruary 20, 2026February 24, 2026

Uganda Airlines has announced temporary flight disruptions after grounding two of its long-haul aircraft for unscheduled maintenance, affecting its London and Mumbai routes. In a statement dated February 20, the…

Canal+ Tightens Grip on SuperSport as Sports Rights Decisions Shift from South Africa to Paris

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

French media conglomerate Canal+ has moved to consolidate control over SuperSport’s sports rights acquisitions, transferring decision-making authority from South Africa to its headquarters in Paris.  The development follows Canal+’s 3…