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    Paul Mwesigwa’s First Year: UEDCL Hits UGX 1.71 Trillion in Revenue, Rolls Out $994m Grid Recovery Plan After Umeme’s Exit

    April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 0 Shares
    One year after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) took over Uganda’s electricity distribution network from Umeme, Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa is emerging as the technocrat at the centre...

    OPINION: 623 Cases, UGX 2 Trillion at Stake: Why Uganda Must Rethink How Banking Disputes Are Resolved

    April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 0 Shares
    Uganda’s Commercial Court Division carries a burden that no amount of judicial efficiency can resolve alone. Currently, 623 cases involving banks are pending before the court, with the aggregate value...

    Q&A: Everything You Need to Know About I&M Brisk—The I&M Bank Solution Enabling Seamless Cross-Border Banking Across East Africa

    April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 0 Shares
    It is within this context that I&M Group, through its subsidiaries in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, has introduced I&M Brisk—a solution designed to make cross-border banking faster, simpler, and...

    Crisis Beneath the Pumps: Kenya’s Unfolding Fuel Scandal and the Fall of Top Energy Chiefs – Why it Matters to Uganda

    April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 0 Shares
    Four powerful figures at the center of East Africa’s energy sector upheaval; Mohamed Liban, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Petroleum; Joe Sang, former Managing Director of the Kenya Pipeline Company; and Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, former EPRA Director General, have all exited office amid a deepening fuel supply scandal under investigation. Across the border, James Mwainyekule, Tanzania’s EWURA Director General, has been dismissed following a sharp surge in fuel prices. Together, their downfalls signal a broader regional reckoning, as governments confront mounting pressure over fuel governance, regulatory accountability, and the growing economic toll of instability in critical energy systems.
     What once appeared to be a triumph of state intervention is now unraveling into one of Kenya’s most gripping governance crises. In the wake of the 2022 fuel shortages, marked...

    Allan Chekwech Steps into Daniel Kalinaki’s Big Shoes at NMG Uganda

    April 3, 2026April 4, 2026 0 Shares
    Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda has appointed Allan Chekwech as Acting General Manager – Editorial, stepping into the role following the retirement of a longtime newsroom veteran leader, Daniel Kalinaki....
    The report defines dollar millionaires as individuals with investable assets of more than $1 million, excluding liabilities. These assets typically include property, cash, and listed equity holdings.

    Uganda’s Dollar Millionaires Surge: New Wave of 100 Tycoons Join List of High-Net-Worth Individuals

    CEO East Africa MagazineBillionairesThe Big StoryAugust 27, 2025November 4, 2025

    Uganda’s millionaire class is quietly expanding. The country added 100 new dollar millionaires in the 12 months leading up to June 2025. The addition brings the total number of individuals…

    Stanbic, Centenary and Absa Dominate Uganda’s Q2 2025 Bancassurance League Tables

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryAugust 27, 2025August 28, 2025

    Uganda’s bancassurance sector closed the second quarter of 2025 with Stanbic Bank, Centenary Bank, and Absa Bank securing commanding positions at the top of the market in both life and…

    Dividend Power: Crested Capital Names the Black Diamonds of the USE at HI2025

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryAugust 27, 2025August 28, 2025

    Crested Capital has released its mid-year report card on the performance of local counters on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), highlighting the stocks delivering the highest total shareholder returns (TSR)…

    Grace Muliisa speaking at the 47th OESAI Annual Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo, sharing her vision for the future of customer experience in Africa’s insurance industry.

    Ecobank’s Grace Muliisa Tells Africa’s Insurers: “Customer Experience Is Not a Cost — It’s Your Advantage”

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025

    “The future of insurance is not about policies and premiums. It is about experiences,” Grace Muliisa, Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda, told leading insurance industry players gathered at the 47th…

    #RisingExecutives: After 12 years at Total Energies Uganda, Linda Nabirye steps into the world of PR consulting 

    Paul MurungiExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryAugust 27, 2025August 28, 2025

    HONORABLE EXIT: It’s time out. After 12 years of steering public relations at TotalEnergies EP Uganda, Linda Nabirye bows out into the world of consultancy.  At TotalEnergies, through Tilenga– Uganda’s…

    UAP Old Mutual is selling its KSh4.37 billion Nakawa Business Park in Uganda as part of a KSh19.4 billion East African property sell-off, citing weak returns and a decade of flat valuations.

    UAP Old Mutual’s Nakawa Business Park on Sale as Insurer Reevaluates Real Estate Investments in the Region 

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025

    Regional insurer Old Mutual Holdings Plc is preparing to divest its flagship Nakawa Business Park in Uganda as part of a sweeping exit from the East African real estate market….

    10 Key Takeaways from MTN Uganda’s Newly Launched Sustainability Report

    Paul MurungiCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025

    When Sylvia Mulinge stepped up to launch MTN Uganda’s latest sustainability report, her message was simple: profit alone is not enough. “A strong company must invest in the wellbeing of…

    Madagascan Billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee Takes a Huge Bite Out of Ugandan Telecom Industry

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 26, 2025August 28, 2025

    When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) recently invited public comments on a proposed deal for Axian Telecom Fibre Limited to acquire a controlling stake in Wananchi Group (Holdings) Limited, it…

    The Bridge Kololo — VAAL Uganda’s boldest development yet — is a landmark-in-the-making featuring twin towers linked by a skybridge, 25 luxury lifestyle amenities, and panoramic views of Lake Victoria and Kampala’s skyline. From a heated pool and private cinema to a rooftop café, co-working lounge, and wellness spaces, every detail redefines what it means to live above the city. A rare opportunity in Kololo’s most exclusive neighborhood — crafted for those who value elegance, comfort, and investment-worthy living.

    VAAL Launches The Bridge Kololo, Another One-Of-A-Kind Real Estate Project

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025

    In a dazzling evening ceremony on August 21, 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, VAAL Uganda officially launched The Bridge Kololo — a two-tower luxury residence connected by a sky…

    SchoolPay Powers Digital Transformation at Uganda’s 2025 National MDD Festival

    Kisakye ImaniThe Big StoryAugust 24, 2025August 25, 2025

    The National Secondary Schools’ Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) Festival has always been more than just a competition—it is a celebration of culture, creativity, and innovation. Each year, it brings…

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