The Big Story

Wafula Oguttu, the bright boy, born in the bushes of rural Butaleja, who changed the face of Uganda’s independent commercial journalism

Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryJanuary 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Uganda, in the East African region, has one of the most liberal media landscapes with more than 5 newspapers, 40 free-to-air TV channels, and nearly 300 radio stations. Four media…

From Lockheed Martin to Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies; Meet Brian Kwesiga, a Systems Engineer from Rukungiri, Uganda making moves in the US defence and aerospace world

Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryJanuary 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Brian Kwesiga’s life story is as extraordinary as his work. He is not just a systems and software engineer in the aerospace and defence industry, but he has also worked…

EXCLUSIVE: An interview with Mathias Katamba, on why he is leaving dfcu Bank and his next moves

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 7, 2023January 7, 2023

Mathias Katamba, the outgoing Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Uganda’s dfcu Bank, has spoken to CEO East Africa Magazine, confirming he is exiting the bank, which he has…

Uganda’s new minimum capital requirements for banks: Which banks are compliant and which ones are not?

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 6, 2023January 9, 2023

In consultation with the Bank of Uganda, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, on 16th November 2022 signed a statutory instrument increasing minimum capital requirements…

Court of Appeal reaffirms UGX450 million damages award to Pius Bigirimana against Daily Monitor newspaper

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryJanuary 6, 2023January 6, 2023

Two Justices of the Appellate Court have directed the Daily Monitor newspaper to pay Pius Bigirimana, a total sum of UGX450 million as compensatory damages for defaming him in a…

Uganda increases minimum capital requirements for banks by 500%

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 4, 2023January 6, 2023

Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, on 16th November 2022 signed a ministerial instrument, increasing the minimum capital requirements for banks by  6 times or…

Uganda’s Central Bank approves Anthony Kituuka for Equity Bank Managing Director job

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryJanuary 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Bank of Uganda, the regulator of Uganda banking financial services has given its approval to Anthony Kituuka, 47, to be appointed the Managing Director, of Equity Bank Uganda, our sources…

Resilience, commitment and growth: Crown Beverages’ success story continues to unfurl with the USD76 million new bottling plant

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Aquafina is available in a 500ml pack at a recommended retail price of One Thousand Uganda Shillings (1000 UGX) only, countrywide. Aquafina is the first international water brand in Uganda….

Key leadership and business trends to look out for in 2023 and how to build more resilience, according to Standard Chartered Bank’s Sanjay Rughani

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThought LeadershipDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

For starters, what is your take on 2022 in terms of business and leadership trends? 2022 has been a year mixed with both great positive growth, prospects and optimism in…

Uganda to host 14th Annual East African Procurement Forum And Business Expo

Edna KyokunzireCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 25, 2022December 25, 2022

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has been selected to host the 14th annual East African Procurement Forum and introduce the East African Business Expo to…