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Government Loses as Billionaire Businessman John Ssebalamu Secures Landmark Ruling in UGX 7.7bn Land Dispute — But Court Awards Him UGX 550m

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeThe Big StorySeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025

When billionaire businessman John Ssebalamu acquired twenty parcels of land in Rubaga, Kampala, his vision was to build a state-of-the-art shopping mall that would transform the city’s retail landscape. The…

Prof. Adolf Mbaine Named Chairman, Muhereza Kyamutetera Appointed Executive Director of CMIS Africa

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StorySeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025

The boards of CEO East Africa Magazine and The Firm Ltd have announced two landmark leadership appointments at the newly established Centre for Media Innovations & Sustainability (CMIS Africa).  Muhereza…

How Umeme’s Pension Cash Got Stuck in Arbitration Risk

Jeff WintersThe Big StorySeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025

The Umeme Staff Pension Scheme was supposed to be like any other pension fund—steady, predictable, and focused on making sure members get their money on time. But instead of just…

From Fortune to Fallout to Financial Freedom: Kakurah Ninsiima’s Mission to Build East Africa’s Generational Wealth

Kisakye ImaniBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StorySeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025

From a childhood of abundance to the humbling lessons of loss, Ninsiima Kakurah’s journey spans continents and careers—culminating in a mission to equip East African families with the tools, strategies,…

KCB Bank’s Agent Banking System Hit By A Glitch; Billions Feared Lost

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StorySeptember 14, 2025September 15, 2025

KCB Bank Uganda is grappling with the aftermath of a major glitch in its agent banking system that, according to credible reports, resulted in agents across the country receiving more…

NSSF Seeks Recovery of UGX708 Million in Unpaid Rent from Former Avemar Shopping Mall Owner

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StorySeptember 13, 2025September 16, 2025

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is seeking to recover more than UGX708 million in unpaid rent arrears due to Goodra Tumusiime Behakanira. Goodra, a Kampala businesswoman, is the widow…

Ecobank Leads Landmark €230 Mn Syndicated Facility for Uganda’s Infrastructure Development

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StorySeptember 13, 2025September 13, 2025

In a landmark financial transaction that underscores the growing role of syndicated financing in Africa, Ecobank, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and FirstRand Bank Limited, acting through its…

East African Financial Institutions Win Big in the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2025

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StorySeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025

East Africa’s banking and financial services industry continues to shine on the global stage, with leading institutions from Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania securing multiple honours at the prestigious Global…

20 Years, Millions of Lives Changed – The Letshego Uganda Story

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsThe Big StorySeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025

For two decades, Letshego Uganda has been more than a lender; it has been a partner in possibility. Since its entry in 2005, the institution has grown from a niche…

From Fruit Salads to a Meat Empire: How Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi Built Yo Nyama into a Halal Powerhouse

Kisakye ImaniThe Big StorySeptember 11, 2025September 12, 2025

From losing her entire herd overnight to building one of Uganda’s fastest-growing meat brands, Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi’s journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and the power of value addition….