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    Shashi Dhar Drives Bank of Baroda Uganda Profit to UGX 156.8 Billion After Three Years of Strong Growth

    April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 0 Shares
    Bank of Baroda Uganda has reported a 17.1 percent increase in profit after tax to UGX 156.84 billion in 2025, up from UGX 133.95 billion in 2024, underscoring a period...

    Africa Takes The Stage: From Raw Supply To Brand Ownership

    March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 0 Shares
    By Helen McIntee-Carlisle– President of African Marketing Confederation For decades, the narrative of African trade was written by others. The continent was primarily a supplier of commodities – the ingredients...

    Uganda Fuel Stocks to Last Until End of April, Government Assures Amid Global Oil Crisis

    March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 0 Shares
    The Government of Uganda has sought to reassure the public over fuel availability, stating that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to last until the end of April 2026, even...

    The Smartphone Tax Trap: Is Uganda Pricing Millions Out of the Digital Economy?

    March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 0 Shares
    Uganda has spent years talking about digital transformation. It has built strategies around it, launched platforms around it, and anchored part of its long-term economic future on it.  But for...

    Court Orders Equity Bank Uganda to Pay Over USD 54,000 in Landmark Negligence Ruling

    March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 0 Shares
    Equity Bank Uganda has been ordered by the High Court’s Commercial Division to pay more than USD 54,000 following a finding of negligence in the handling of international trade documents,...

    UNBS Boss Sent on Forced Leave as Probe Into Misconduct Allegations Begins

    CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

    The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng James Kasigwa, has been directed to take annual leave starting October 15, 2025, to pave the way for investigations…

    MetropolitanRepublic’s Managing Director, Josephine Muvumba, is a trailblazing creative leader whose 25-year journey in Uganda’s advertising industry embodies resilience, innovation, and mentorship. From her beginnings as a copywriting intern to becoming the first female Creative Director and later Managing Director of one of Uganda’s top agencies, Josephine has broken barriers, shaped brand identities, and inspired a new generation of creatives. This image captures her in a strategy session with her team — a moment that reflects her leadership philosophy of service, collaboration, and creative excellence. Her story is one of passion and purpose, celebrating women’s empowerment, the evolution of Uganda’s advertising industry, and the enduring power of creativity to transform brands and people alike.

    Breaking into the Boys’ Club, Shattering Ceilings, Building Legacies – MetropolitanRepublic’s Josephine Muvumba’s 25-Year Journey in Advertising

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025November 21, 2025

    In 2011, Muvumba joined MetropolitanRepublic, where she was part of the pioneering team behind Uganda’s first Loerie Award — setting a new benchmark for creative excellence. Rising to become the…

    Raila Amolo Odinga: The Relentless Flame of Kenya’s Democratic Struggle Goes to Rest 

    Paul MurungiExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025

    For a man who graced Kenyan politics for over half a century, Raila Amolo Odinga, who died today aged 80 in India, was seemingly destined for greatness. It’s a destiny…

    Kenneth Muhangi, a distinguished Ugandan lawyer, lecturer, and reform advocate, is pictured standing confidently in a professional setting, dressed in a navy-blue suit and a light-striped shirt. He is a Partner at KTA Advocates, a leading law firm specializing in technology, intellectual property, sustainability, and policy law. Known for his calm, thoughtful demeanor and sharp intellect, Kenneth embodies a new generation of legal leadership rooted in integrity, practical service, and ethical reform. His career reflects a commitment to mentorship, innovation, and institutional strengthening, while his personal philosophy balances impact, mindfulness, and faith-based purpose. Through his work in Uganda and across East Africa, he continues to champion technology-driven legal reform, education, and empowerment of young lawyers, promoting a legal profession defined by discipline, collaboration, and social responsibility.

    Kenneth Muhangi: Building a New Generation of Lawyers Through Pragmatism, Mentorship, and Innovation

    Brian Kwesiga and CEO East Africa MagazineExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

    He speaks candidly about the evolution of Uganda’s legal profession—its need for mentorship, specialisation, and ethical renewal—while making a compelling case for policy-driven innovation, carbon trading, and collaboration across Africa’s…

    NCBA Shares Surge as Standard Bank’s Two-Year Courtship Nears the Finish Line

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 22, 2025

    Shares of NCBA Group Plc have hit an all-time high of KSh 75.25, rising 8.27 percent from KSh 69.50, after confirmation that Africa’s largest lender, Standard Bank Group Ltd., is…

    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…

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