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Diageo’s planned exit from EABL will also ripple into Uganda, where the group operates through Uganda Breweries Limited, underscoring the regional stakes of a deal that spans key alcohol markets across East Africa.
Diageo’s planned exit from EABL will also ripple into Uganda, where the group operates through Uganda Breweries Limited, underscoring the regional stakes of a deal that spans key alcohol markets across East Africa.

Diageo Says Kenyan Distributor Weaponising Case to Frustrate its Exit From EABL

British multinational Diageo has accused a Kenyan beer distributor of attempting to weaponise an ongoing court case to block its planned exit from East African Breweries Limited (EABL), as it moves to
March 26, 2026
Fred Muwema, founding partner of Muwema & Co. Advocates, whose firm has announced it will appeal the High Court ruling ordering payment of rent arrears and vacant possession of its Kololo premises.
Fred Muwema, founding partner of Muwema & Co. Advocates, whose firm has announced it will appeal the High Court ruling ordering payment of rent arrears and vacant possession of its Kololo premises.

Muwema & Co. Advocates to Appeal High Court Ruling in Kololo Lease Dispute

Muwema & Co. Advocates has announced that it will appeal the High Court (Commercial Division) ruling that ordered the firm to pay rent arrears, mesne profits, and general damages, and to vacate
February 21, 2026
Sanjay Rughani faces his defining test as Standard Chartered Uganda exits retail banking: turning a leaner, corporate-focused strategy into sustainable profits, disciplined returns, and lasting relevance in a tougher market.
Sanjay Rughani faces his defining test as Standard Chartered Uganda exits retail banking: turning a leaner, corporate-focused strategy into sustainable profits, disciplined returns, and lasting relevance in a tougher market.

Sanjay Rughani and the Test of a Leaner Standard Chartered Bank

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 transmission, strategic
February 9, 2026
Entering 2026, Don Wanyama leads Vision Group through losses, state scrutiny and a fragile turnaround, tasked with restoring profitability, credibility and independence at Uganda’s most influential media house today nationwide.
Entering 2026, Don Wanyama leads Vision Group through losses, state scrutiny and a fragile turnaround, tasked with restoring profitability, credibility and independence at Uganda’s most influential media house today nationwide.

All Eyes on Don Wanyama: Inside Vision Group’s Hardest Year – Will his Turnaround Strategy Deliver in 2026?

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 of a
February 5, 2026
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.
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

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 reveal how
February 3, 2026
Rosette Marine Akuc frames leadership as service, rejecting ego and payback, urging leaders to nurture difficult talent, choose the basin over the throne, and measure legacy by transformed people lives.
Rosette Marine Akuc reframes leadership as service, rejecting ego and payback, urging leaders to nurture difficult talent, choose the basin over the throne, and measure legacy by transformed people lives.

The Throne or the Basin: The Leadership Mindset that Separates Rulers from Servants  

Rosette Marine Akuc In the high-octane world of executive leadership, the narrative is often “beautified.” We are sold a vision of leadership that looks like a destination, a reward for years of
January 22, 2026
Uganda Airlines CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki and UEDCL boss Paul Mwesigwa are under intense pressure as public frustration, politics, and performance collide. Running strategic state enterprises with deep legacy problems, their survival may hinge less on history and more on how decisively they deliver results now.
Uganda Airlines CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki and UEDCL boss Paul Mwesigwa are under intense pressure as public frustration, politics, and performance collide. Running strategic state enterprises with deep legacy problems, their survival may hinge less on history and more on how decisively they deliver results now.

On the Edge: Why 2026 Could be a Make-or-Break Year for Uganda Airlines’ Jennifer Bamuturaki and UEDCL’s Paul Mwesigwa

If there are any Ugandan CEOs in the hot seat, then it is Uganda Airlines’ Jennifer Bamuturaki and Uganda Electricity Distribution Limited’s Paul Mwesigwa. They run two strategic state enterprises, and both
January 3, 2026
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has upheld URA’s $100,000 penalty against TotalEnergies EP Uganda for delayed transfer-pricing disclosures, affirming enforceable audit deadlines. The decision signals tougher scrutiny for multinationals in the extractives sector as commercial oil production nears.
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has upheld URA’s $100,000 penalty against TotalEnergies EP Uganda for delayed transfer-pricing disclosures, affirming enforceable audit deadlines. The decision signals tougher scrutiny for multinationals in the extractives sector as commercial oil production nears.

TotalEnergies EP Hit With $100,000 Penalty Over Delayed Tax Audit Disclosures in Uganda

The Tax Appeals Tribunal has upheld a $100,000 (UGX357 million) penalty imposed on TotalEnergies EP by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for failing to provide transfer pricing information within prescribed timelines during a
December 22, 2025
Century Bottling’s bid to knock out URA’s UGX 10.2b assessments failed as the Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled new audit facts allowed late claims for 2013–2019. It also rejected “parallel assessment” arguments and upheld reverse-charge VAT on separately invoiced Krones services (about UGX 364m). Other tax issues remain pending for now.
Century Bottling’s bid to knock out URA’s UGX 10.2b assessments failed as the Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled new audit facts allowed late claims for 2013–2019. It also rejected “parallel assessment” arguments and upheld reverse-charge VAT on separately invoiced Krones services (about UGX 364m). Other tax issues remain pending for now.

Tribunal Backs URA in UGX 10.2 Billion Century Bottling Tax Fight

Century Bottling Company Limited walked into the Tax Appeals Tribunal hoping to end a costly dispute before it truly began. The Coca-Cola bottler was facing a fresh set of tax assessments from
December 4, 2025

 

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