Uganda’s decision to contract Citibank to mobilise funding for its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marks a significant turning point for a project that has faced years of delays, largely due...
Uganda is paying heavily to keep cash alive. Every year, trillions of shillings are absorbed into an economy still built around physical currency through the systems that print, transport, secure,...
When David Wandera officially stepped into the role of Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda in May 2025, the appointment marked far more than a routine leadership transition—it signaled a...
As Uganda’s capital markets mark three decades of growth, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) stands at a pivotal moment; transitioning from building foundational structures to driving transformative impact. Since its...
Airtel Africa is setting its sights firmly on Uganda as a key investment destination, with Group CEO Sunil Taldar signalling deeper capital deployment and continued technology rollouts in what he...
Ernst & Young (EY) in 2024 audited more banks than its peers, cementing its position as the leading external auditor in Uganda’s banking industry. With assignments from 11 commercial banks…
In a 2007 pre-opening interview with the CEO East Africa Magazine, Manz Denga, the then United Bank for Africa (UBA) Managing Director, spoke strongly about his bank’s ambitions in Uganda….
Stanbic Bank Uganda has for years stood tall as the country’s largest and most profitable commercial bank. From balance sheet dominance to steady profit leadership, the bank has long held…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has opted to hold its Central Bank Rate (CBR) steady at 9.75% in its May 2025 Monetary Policy statement, citing a resilient domestic economy and…
The persistent hum of the concrete city jungle gradually fades into a distant memory as the boat glides effortlessly through the serene waters of Lake Victoria. A refreshing breeze carries…
In a bold and strategic move that signals its ambitions for the next era of legal excellence, SM & Co. Advocates(formerly Shonubi, Musoke & Co.) has announced the onboarding of…
What inspired the decision to rebrand from Shonubi, Musoke & Co.Advocates to SM & Co. Advocates? The firm was founded 38 years ago by two then youthful and vibrant lawyers,…
Congratulations on completing your first year as Chairperson of the Tax Appeals Tribunal. For starters, many people do not understand the mandate of the Tribunal as well as, how does…
Stanbic Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Stanbic Holdings Plc, reported a 16.6% decline in net profit for the first quarter ended March 2025, largely attributed to a sharp drop in…
To begin, could you share your backstory for perspective? For those meeting you for the first time, how would you introduce yourself beyond your professional title as Dr. Robin Kibuka?…
