Centenary Bank’s top leadership (L–R): Chairman Gustavo Bwoch, Managing Director Fabian Kasi, Executive Director, Business Joseph Balikuddembe, and Executive Director, Operations Michael Opira. The bank is resetting its executive leadership through a dual-Executive Director structure aimed at strengthening oversight, improving coordination, and enhancing execution as it scales operations in Uganda’s increasingly complex banking landscape.
Centenary Bank’s recent appointment of Michael Opira as Executive Director, Operations is more than a routine leadership change—it is part of a deliberate and strategic board-led restructuring of the bank’s executive architecture
The case stems from a major infrastructure procurement initiated by the former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), now operating under the Ministry of Works and Transport, for the upgrading of key road
Uganda’s Agent Banking Company (ABC), a shared industry platform established by the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) in partnership with fintech firm Eclectics, delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, underpinned by rising
One of Kasese’s most prominent hospitality assets, Hotel Margherita, is on a countdown to the auctioneer’s hammer after a debt recovery process was initiated by a financial institution against Reco Industries Limited.
The I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series is back for the 2026 season, promising an extended and competitive calendar for amateur golfers. The 2026 season of the series was officially launched yesterday-
A Photo collage of ICT State Minister Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabyanga, Richard Obita, Director of Technical Services at NITA-U and Godfrey Sserwamukoko, Chairperson of the Internet Service Providers Association of Uganda (ISPAU). Government has taken a decisive step toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange
Government has taken a decisive step toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange. The platform is expected to reduce internet costs,
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has pledged to lead the construction of a major oil refinery in East Africa, signaling a significant shift in the region’s
Kenya's President William Ruto and Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni jointly address the inaugural Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi on Thursday, April 23rd.
Kenya is prepared to invest in Uganda’s oil refinery project as part of a broader strategy to deepen regional energy cooperation and unlock shared economic potential,
Hon. Anite Evelyn. Minister of State For Finance In Charge Investment and Privatization (R) with a delegation from China. The team was in Country under the Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour 2026, where government officials and diplomats presented a strong investment case.
Uganda is positioning itself as a leading investment destination in Africa by leveraging its long-standing partnership with China to unlock opportunities in agro-industrialisation, manufacturing, and value
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is one of East Africa’s most prominent entrepreneurs, with investments spanning real estate, banking, education, hospitality, and manufacturing. His visibility and reputation make him a prime target for impersonation scams.
A growing wave of impersonation accounts mimicking Ugandan business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has triggered fresh warnings from cybersecurity experts, authorities, and the public, highlighting the increasing sophistication of online fraud schemes.
There are places that impress you the moment you arrive, and then there are places that quietly change something inside you. Lake Bunyonyi belongs to the latter. Set in the highlands of southwestern Uganda, the air here feels lighter, the water calmer, and the world somehow less demanding. Life slows, not because there is nothing to do, but because nature
Ihunde Resort on Bulago Island, Lake Victoria — a quiet island sanctuary defined by thatched architecture, manicured greenery, and an atmosphere that signals immediate departure from the pace of mainland Kampala.
By Ankit Jangla, Bruno Kalibbala and Bruno Edwin Amanya The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduces several measures designed to enhance administrative efficiency, modernise record-keeping requirements, and expand the tax base to
Uganda is paying heavily to keep cash alive. Every year, trillions of shillings are absorbed into an economy still built around physical currency through the systems that print, transport, secure, store, and
By Ankit Jangla, Bruno Kalibbala and Bruno Edwin Amanya The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces a series of revisions to the rates applicable to various excisable goods and services. These proposed