For much of Uganda’s post-independence history, NIC Holdings occupied a privileged position in the country’s insurance landscape. Established in 1964 as National Insurance Corporation, NIC was once the dominant underwriter…
On a recent visit to Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Dilip Pal was not in a boardroom, a strategy offsite, or a finance review. He was watching lions. What unfolded before him,…
Tracy Kakuru Otatiina is a brand strategist turned entrepreneur whose career is defined by purposeful storytelling. With a foundation in corporate communications and global brand management, she has mastered the…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged government to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization and improve…
Last week’s signing between the Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank offered a reminder of the institution’s enduring strength. The €641.1 million (UGX 2.75 trillion) financing package, covering power…
There is a saying that when you are entrusted with the responsibility of representing your country, you must give your very best, because you are carrying the weight and expectations…
As Don Wanyama walks into 2026, he does so with more than a balance sheet to defend. He carries the weight of a national institution under financial strain, the expectations…
As more Ugandans invest their savings and take out loans to buy homes, particularly through off-plan developments, the country’s booming property market is exposing buyers to growing financial, safety, and…
Fuel supply is working better than it used to, but only just, according to data from the Office of the Auditor General. The numbers suggest progress, yet they also…
When two of East Africa’s largest corporate transactions, together valued at nearly $3 billion, required legal advisers, the mandates converged on a single firm. That firm is Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr…
