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Kenneth Robert Kitariko, a seasoned executive leader and financial expert known for driving business growth, innovation, and market leadership across Uganda and the region, is the Chairman of Old Mutual Life Assurance Uganda, Chairman of the National Lotteries, Gaming and Regulatory Board Uganda, and Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda—bringing firsthand insight into the evolving demands of modern boardroom leadership.

OPINION: It’s Not Just More Work—Boardroom Leadership Has Become a Different Kind of Job

By Kenneth Robert Kitariko I need to confess something! I chair two boards. And I chair the audit, risk, and governance committee on a third. So, when I tell you that board
March 27, 2026
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Robert Apenya Joins Meritas Advocates as Partner – A distinguished corporate lawyer with expertise in finance, infrastructure, and M&A, Apenya brings a wealth of experience in high-value transactions and strategic legal advisory, further cementing Meritas’s position as a leader in Uganda’s corporate legal landscape.

Meritas Advocates Scores Big As Robert Apenya Joins as Partner, Further Solidifying the Firm’s Commercial Law Practice 

In a major coup for Uganda’s legal industry, Meritas Advocates has secured Robert Apenya, one of the country’s most accomplished commercial lawyers, as a partner. This strategic move cements Meritas’s position as
March 14, 2025
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The Rise of the Internal Thief: Insider Fraud is one of the Most Prevalent Financial Crimes in Uganda, and moreover at senior management levels.

THE THIEF WITHIN: Who is Stealing from Ugandan Companies?

Uganda is experiencing an economic crime crisis, with businesses and individuals losing over USD 272 million (UGX 1.02 trillion) in 2024 due to fraud, cybercrime, and financial misconduct. This represents a sharp
February 25, 2025
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Uganda faces a financial crime crisis as cyber fraud, bank scams, and corporate fraud escalate, costing the economy over USD 272 million in 2024 and exposing vulnerabilities in digital security and financial systems.

Ugandans and businesses in 2024 lost USD272 mn in economic crimes; cybercrime, bank, and fraud double

Even though the number of financial and economic crimes rose mildly, by 1.6%, from 12,924 cases in 2023 to 13,132 cases in 2024, the severity and amount of money lost in these
February 25, 2025
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