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    A visual comparison of Nyakyisharara’s proposed 5.5-kilometre runways against Uganda’s existing airports and some of the world’s longest. If built as outlined in the President’s letter, Mbarara’s new airport would surpass Entebbe and Hoima, and rival elite high-altitude giants in China, raising questions about scale and necessity.

    Proposed 5.5km Runways at Nyakyisharara in Mbarara Would Rank Among the Longest in the World

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

    A February 11 letter from President Museveni to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja raises debatable questions about the mega international airport at Nyakyisharara government aerodrome near Mbarara, which, if implemented, will…

    As Absa Uganda enters consolidation, 2026 will test David Wandera’s leadership, integration skill, and ability to sustain momentum, carrying national expectations as the bank’s first Ugandan Managing Director forward decisively.

    All Eyes on David Wandera: Why 2026 is a Critical Year for Absa

    Jeff WintersBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026

    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…

    With only a few days’ fuel in reserve, limited storage leaves Uganda exposed to shipment delays, regional disruptions, and sudden price shocks, turning minor supply hiccups into national energy crises.

    How Storage Gaps Continue to Threaten Uganda’s Fuel Security

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026

    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…

    Giles Aijukwe, CEO of Letshego Uganda says that research only matters when it changes something. He notes that Insights must shape products, pricing, communication, and customer experience, not sit idle in reports.

    Listening Before Launching: How Research and Gen Z Insights are Shaping Letshego Uganda’s Next Chapter

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

    Most financial products do not fail because they are poorly designed. They fail because they are launched before institutions truly understand the people they are meant to serve. Uganda is…

    Juliana Kagwa stepped into one of Uganda’s toughest CEO roles, tasked with turning ambition into revenue, vision into visitors, and limited resources into global impact, under intense scrutiny and rising expectations.

    CEOs in the Hot Seat: Juliana Kagwa and the High-Stakes Rebuild of Uganda’s Tourism Brand

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026

    When Juliana Kagwa assumed office as Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in June 2025, she stepped into one of the most demanding leadership roles, one defined by…

    Deepak Pandey is poised for a comeback as CEO of the reorganised Jubilee Life Insurance, with insiders citing his experience, institutional knowledge and regional leadership as key to guiding the insurer’s next phase.

    Deepak Pandey Set for Comeback as CEO of Reorganised Jubilee Life Insurance

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025

    Deepak Pandey is poised to make a return to the top of Uganda’s insurance industry after being lined up as Chief Executive Officer of the reorganised Jubilee Life Insurance, according…

    Vodacom Tanzania’s first-half 2025/26 results show a business investing through earnings, not slowing down. While headline profit dipped slightly due to accelerated network investment, underlying performance tells a stronger story—double-digit revenue growth, positive free cash flow, and surging digital and M-Pesa revenues. The numbers point to a company trading short-term optics for long-term competitive advantage.

    Vodacom Tanzania’s Philip Besiimire’s Three-Year Scorecard: Growth, Discipline, and Dividends

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025

    Vodacom Tanzania has reported strong operational and financial momentum in the first half of 2025/26, underpinned by double-digit revenue growth, expanding cash flows, and accelerating performance in its core digital…

    The Tax Appeals Tribunal backs URA in Nile Breweries export row, finding Kabaco and Ituri were buyers, not agents. Beer sold locally then exported, triggering VAT and excise; assessments upheld.

    The Nile Breweries-URA UGX 18.5 Billion Fight: When ‘Export’ Became the Battleground That NBL Eventually Lost

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

    On paper, it looked like a clean regional trade story: a Ugandan manufacturer producing beer for thirsty markets in South Sudan and DR Congo, using local distributors to move product…

    Ambrose Kibuuka, CEO of ICEA Lion General, says Uganda’s insurance growth will come from disciplined underwriting, tech-driven innovation, and winning trust by bringing the uninsured majority, especially the informal sector, into coverage.

    ICEA’s Ambrose Kibuuka on insurance mergers, e-mobility risks, tech-driven innovations – dominance of general insurance and dealing with low uptake

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025

    In Uganda’s fast-evolving insurance market, questions of trust, innovation, and growth remain central. The insurance industry has been expanding, attracting bigger regional players and new products, but challenges of low…

    A photo montage of Absa’s David Wandera and Standard Chartered Bank’s Sanjay Rughani. Absa’s acquisition of Standard Chartered’s retail and wealth business reshapes Uganda’s banking sector, boosting deposits, expanding assets, and strengthening retail depth as regulators begin reviewing one of the industry’s most significant restructurings.

    Absa–Standard Chartered Wealth and Retail Business Acquisition Deal Enters Regulatory Review as Sector Impact Becomes Clear

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

    Less than a year after Standard Chartered announced its plan to exit its Wealth and Retail Business (WRB) segment, the long-anticipated transfer to Absa Uganda has entered a decisive phase….

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