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    Standard Chartered Kenya Targets Nakumatt Properties in $14.3 Million Debt Recovery Battle

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026

    Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has issued a statutory notice to Nakumatt Investments, paving the way for the possible auction of several properties linked to the collapsed supermarket chain over loan…

    Dr Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-U, is steering Uganda’s digital transformation by championing affordable connectivity, data-driven governance, and inclusive digital opportunities that empower citizens, strengthen public services, and position the country for a smarter, more connected future.

    Building a Smart, Inclusive and Self-Sustaining Digital Uganda: NITA-U’s Vision with UDAP-GovNet

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

    Uganda’s digital transformation is entering a new phase of acceleration under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project – Government Network (UDAP-GovNet), a flagship national initiative expanding high-speed connectivity across government institutions…

    MTN Uganda’s rally on the USE continues to create massive wealth for top local investors. NSSF’s stake has surged past Shs1.23 trillion, while chairman Charles Mbire’s 4% holding is now worth about Shs420 billion ($118M) as the share price climbed from Shs312 in November to Shs470.

    NSSF Stake in MTN Uganda Shoots to Shs1.23 Trillion in Less Than a Month

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

    MTN’s strong rally on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) continues to create significant wealth for its large local shareholders, with the telecom’s share price climbing steadily from Shs312 in November…

    Sarah Musumba says closing the STEM gender gap begins with early exposure, supportive workplaces, and strong networks, because when women are given the tools to innovate, they help build stronger, faster-growing economies.

    Why Give Him a Robot and Her a Doll? The Women in STEM Story We Do Not Talk About

    CEO East Africa MagazineWomen In LeadershipMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

    By Sarah Musumba Let’s start with a truth we do not say loudly enough: the future is being coded, engineered, calculated, and scientifically tested every single day. The only question…

    A Pebuu field supervisor supports an authorised bank agent at a local market, a scene that captures the quiet infrastructure behind Uganda’s agent banking boom. As trillions of shillings move through kiosks and trading centres each year, Pebuu’s on-the-ground teams ensure compliance, visibility, and operational discipline across Africa’s expanding last-mile financial networks.

    Who is Pebuu: The Ugandan Company Quietly Powering Africa’s Largest Agent Banking Networks

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

    Across Africa, the banking hall is no longer the epicentre of financial services. It is the agent kiosk in a trading centre in Arua. The POS terminal inside a hardware…

    Daniel Kalinaki Set to Retire from Nation Media Group in April

    Paul MurungiMedia & CommunicationThe Big StoryMarch 3, 2026March 4, 2026

    Daniel Kalinaki, the General Manager – Editorial at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda and one of the country’s most prominent newsroom leaders, is set to retire from the media house…

    Primrose Kobusingye says the sacrifices women make today are paving the way for tomorrow’s leaders, proving that resilience, mentorship, and courage can transform personal struggle into collective progress.

    The Sacrifices you Make Today will Benefit Another Woman Tomorrow

    CEO East Africa Magazine100 Women Fixing UgandaWomen In LeadershipMarch 3, 2026March 3, 2026

    Primrose Kobusingye I was 26 years old when I took on the mantle of acting head of marketing. Yes, 26. Armed with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, I…

    A graphic representation of ICEA Lion operations across East Africa.

    US Insurance Giant to Exit ICEA Lion: What it Means for Uganda’s Insurance Market

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryMarch 2, 2026March 3, 2026

    A major shift is underway in East Africa’s insurance sector after a US-based global financial services firm announced it will sell its entire 24.1% stake in ICEA Lion Insurance Holdings,…

    Steady Vision, Bold Growth: Peter Makhanu’s Four-Decade Insurance Journey and the Rise of Liberty Uganda

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

    By Sharon Kyatusimiire After more than four decades in insurance, a journey that began in 1984, Peter Makhanu speaks with the composure of a man who has seen cycles, crises,…

    Lyz Cynthia Zaninka argue that more women are seated at the table, but too many are still fighting to be heard. Real inclusion goes beyond optics; it demands dignity, safety, and true power. Women don’t need symbolic seats; they need systems that let them lead fully and freely.

    The Unspoken Truths About Being a Woman in the Corporate Space

    CEO East Africa MagazineLeadership & GovernanceWomen In LeadershipMarch 1, 2026March 1, 2026

    By Lyz Cynthia Zaninka Corporate boardrooms today may look more diverse than they did a decade ago. More women at the table, more women with leadership titles, and more companies…

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