COMESA Competition Commission

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.
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

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. On 24
November 21, 2025
COMESA Competition Commission CEO, Willard Mwemba, President of Diageo Africa, Hina Nagarajan and EABL Group CEO, Mrs. Jane Karuku.

COMESA Fines Diageo USD 750,000 for Unfair Distribution Deals in Uganda, Eswatini and Zambia

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has imposed a fine of USD 750,000 on global alcoholic beverages manufacturer Diageo Plc, the majority shareholder in East African Breweries

 

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