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Tax Appeals Tribunal Halts URA’s Objection to Non-Payment of 30% of Disputed UGX 169.9b by MTN Over Due Process Failures

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026

In a landmark ruling that sharpens the contours of tax enforcement and taxpayer rights in Uganda, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has halted Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) objection to MTN’s…

Stanbic Bank CEO Mumba Kalifungwa Delivers UGX 591 billion Profit in First Year

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Kenneth Mumba Kalifungwa’s first year as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda delivered a strong profit performance. However, beneath the headline numbers lies a more nuanced story of growth, rising…

Surviving in a Cash-Crunch Economy: How CEOs, CFOs are Managing Debt, Forex, and Capital in a Tight Liquidity Market

Jeff WintersThe Big StoryNovember 17, 2025November 19, 2025

Money remains expensive in Uganda. Bank of Uganda has kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% since August 2025, one of the longest periods without adjustment. The message is…

NMB Bank Sustains Tanzania’s Banking Dominance with Record Growth and Strong Earnings in 2025 Third Quarter

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025

In an economy navigating shifting macroeconomic tides, NMB Bank Plc continues to tower above its peers as Tanzania’s most profitable and resilient financial institution. The lender’s 2025 third-quarter Interim Financial…

Mobile Money Loans Driving Financial Inclusion, but Rising Default Risks: BoU Wants Banks to Tighten Borrower Assessment and Monitoring

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryOctober 10, 2025October 17, 2025

The rapid growth of digital and mobile lending is transforming Uganda’s financial landscape. It is expanding access to credit for millions who were previously excluded from the formal banking system….

NUP’s 2026 Manifesto Promises an Economy for the Majority, Not the Few

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2025October 10, 2025

As Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, the debate is increasingly focused on the economy. At the heart of the opposition National Unity Platform’s (NUP) 2026–2031 manifesto is a…

Silver Lining: Why Eldercare Could Be Uganda’s Next Big Growth Frontier

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StorySeptember 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Uganda is traditionally viewed as one of the world’s youngest nations, with nearly half the population under 18. Yet behind this youthful imagery lies a silent demographic shift: the number…

CEO-Ready: Uganda’s Rising Business Leaders to Watch in the Next 5 Years

Editorial, CEO East AfricaThe Big StoryAugust 22, 2025March 17, 2026

Uganda no longer lacks CEO-ready talent; it is overflowing with it. From the commanding floors of leading banks and insurance firms, to the boardrooms of fast-moving consumer goods companies, oil…

Uganda’s Most Underused Asset: Why the Remittance System Needs a Total Rebuild

Jeff WintersThe Big StoryAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Imagine Amina, a young mother in Kampala, waiting every month for money sent by her brother working abroad. That money pays for her children’s school fees, medicine, and food. But…