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    MTN secures a procedural victory as the Tax Appeals Tribunal halts URA’s objection, allowing the telecom giant to challenge a UGX 169.9 billion tax dispute without upfront payment.

    Tax Appeals Tribunal Halts URA’s Objection to Non-Payment of 30% of Disputed UGX 169.9b by MTN Over Due Process Failures

    March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 0 Shares
    In a landmark ruling that sharpens the contours of tax enforcement and taxpayer rights in Uganda, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has halted Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) objection to MTN’s...
    Diageo’s planned exit from EABL will also ripple into Uganda, where the group operates through Uganda Breweries Limited, underscoring the regional stakes of a deal that spans key alcohol markets across East Africa.

    Diageo Says Kenyan Distributor Weaponising Case to Frustrate its Exit From EABL

    March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 0 Shares
    British multinational Diageo has accused a Kenyan beer distributor of attempting to weaponise an ongoing court case to block its planned exit from East African Breweries Limited (EABL), as it...

    Airtel Africa Completes Starlink Internet Trials in Kenya as Uganda Maps Rollout Framework

    March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 0 Shares
    Airtel Africa and SpaceX have announced the successful testing of data and messaging services using Starlink Mobile in Kenya, marking a significant step towards expanding satellite-to-mobile connectivity across Airtel Africa’s...

    MTN and Stanbic: A Comparative Look at Two Market Leaders

    March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 0 Shares
    MTN Uganda and Stanbic Uganda, arguably two of Uganda’s largest listed companies, have both released their 2025 financial results. Beyond their scale, the two are also among the country’s biggest...

    Tax Justice, Trust & Nation-Building: A Conversation with Tax Appeals Tribunal’s Crystal Kabajwara

    March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 0 Shares
    In this interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera for our #WomenFixingUganda series, Crystal reflects on her journey, her values, and her mission as a nation builder—to rebuild trust at the intersection of...
    Edward Nambafu, Chief Executive Officer of Minet Uganda, embodies a new generation of leadership defined by trust, empowerment, and innovation. From rebuilding Minet’s market dominance in Uganda to nurturing young talent and driving digital transformation, Nambafu has positioned the Pan-African brokerage giant for sustainable growth. His story blends humility and strategic foresight — leading with heart, redefining insurance with purpose, and shaping the future of Uganda’s insurance industry through people, technology, and collaboration.

    Q&A: 3 Years Later, Edward Nambafu is Steering Minet Uganda into a New Era of Growth and Innovation — and Conquering Back Lost Market Share

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Nambafu reflects on his personal journey from agent to CEO, the lessons learned from leading in a highly competitive industry, and the strategies driving Minet’s resurgence….

    Arthur Oginga, the man in Old Mutual’s hot seat, is steering through shaky ground and strong headwinds as he fights to complete the turnaround he began in 2020.

    In the Hot Seat: Old Mutual East Africa’s Arthur Oginga  

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2025October 23, 2025

    When Old Mutual Holdings Plc (Old Mutual Group East Africa) released its half-year 2025 results, the numbers drew attention — and not for the right reasons. Profit before tax plunged…

    Umeme, UETCL Face off Over Estimated UGX 600 Billion Debt After Parliament Probe

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2025October 23, 2025

    The long-running standoff between Umeme and the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) over a UGX 594 billion debt has once again thrown Uganda’s power sector into turmoil, exposing deep…

    Rapa argues that since Ecobank collected money for insurance but never took out the cover, the bank should bear the loss, not him.

    Court Grants Former Safeboda Director Green Light to Defend UGX 180 Million Loan Dispute with Ecobank

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2025October 23, 2025

    The High Court’s Commercial Division has granted businessman Thomson Ricky Rapa unconditional leave to defend himself in a high-stakes loan dispute with Ecobank. The ruling spotlights the handling of insurance-linked…

    Centenary, KCB and PostBank Dominate Agent Banking Recruitment as Transactions Hit UGX 29 Trillion-BoU Report

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

    Uganda’s agent banking industry has entered a new phase with latest data from Bank of Uganda painting a picture of a sector in full bloom. As of June 2025, the…

    Ugandan Banks Post Record UGX 1.9 Trillion Profit as Customer Deposits Surge to UGX 41.6 Trillion-BoU Report

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025

    Uganda’s banking sector has cemented its recovery and resilience, posting a record UGX 1.9 trillion net profit for the year ended June 2025.  This was a nearly an increase of…

    COMESA Fines Diageo USD 750,000 for Unfair Distribution Deals in Uganda, Eswatini and Zambia

    Paul MurungiEast AfricaManufacturing & IndustryTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2025October 21, 2025

    The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has imposed a fine of USD 750,000 on global alcoholic beverages manufacturer Diageo Plc, the majority shareholder in East…

    Cheque Transactions Drop by 3.6% as BoU Pushes for More Digital Payments

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2025October 21, 2025

    Payments through cheques in Uganda’s financial eco-system continues to decline as Bank of Uganda (BoU) intensifies efforts to promote digital and electronic payments. Latest data from the central bank shows…

    BoU Report: Cash Still Rules, but Digital Payments Are Catching Up

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2025October 21, 2025

    Despite the steady rise of mobile money, fintechs, and online banking, cash continues to dominate Uganda’s payment landscape.  Bank of Uganda (BoU), in its latest currency and payment systems report,…

    Global Industrialists, The Billionaire Oswal Family, Demand Justice After Legal Ordeal In Uganda

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 10, 2025October 17, 2025

    The billionaire Oswal family, long regarded as global investors with deep ties to Uganda, has vowed to pursue every legal avenue after enduring what they describe as an “unprecedented miscarriage…

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