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Business. Leadership. Impact
MTN, Airtel Say Sovereignty Bill Will Disrupt Digital Economy and is a Danger to Mobile Money in Particular
The Chief Executives of MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda, two of the country’s largest telecommunications companies, among its biggest taxpayers, and operators of the dominant mobile money platforms, have come out strongly
Uganda Moves to Localize Data Traffic with Strategic NIPX Launch
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,
Uganda’s Real Estate Sector at a Defining Inflection Point: What the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 Means for Investors, Developers & the Diaspora
Uganda’s real estate sector—long regarded as one of the strongest drivers of urban growth, employment creation, and private investment—is entering a moment of heightened regulatory attention and uncertainty. The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 13) signals a significant shift in how foreign participation, capital flows, and cross-border partnerships may be governed. While the intent is to safeguard national sovereignty, the structure of the bill raises important questions about its potential impact on investment confidence, financing accessibility, and
Dangote to Lead East Africa Oil Refinery Project in Tanzania
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 push to reduce reliance on imported fuel. According to Bloomberg, Dangote made the commitment during the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where regional leaders outlined plans for a joint refinery project in Tanzania. The proposed facility will be located in the northeastern port city of Tanga and will be supported by a
Kenya Ready to Invest in Uganda Oil Refinery, President Ruto Says
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, President William Ruto has said. Speaking during the Africa We Build Summit 2026 on Thursday April 23rd, in Nairobi, President Ruto revealed that discussions between Kenya and Uganda are advancing toward joint investments in key petroleum infrastructure. Ruto disclosed that Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni had previously expressed strong interest in acquiring a stake in
CIO-CxO Forum names leadership boards to bridge Uganda digital skills gap
The CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum has appointed its inaugural advisory and governing boards, selecting a group
Rankings & Lists
Fraud Alert: Fake Sudhir Ruparelia Accounts Increase on X, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns
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.
#CEOOfTheWeek: Mumba Kalifungwa — Unlocking Stanbic’s Lending Power to Drive Uganda’s Growth
When Mumba Kalifungwa stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at
How dfcu Bank Helped Agnes Mbabazi Turn Agrifarm Into a Ugandan Agribusiness Force
As Uganda celebrates International Women’s Day 2026, Agnes Mbabazi’s success story of
PROFILE: Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda — The Making of One of Uganda’s Leading Tax Lawyers
Tell us a bit about the firm, Birungyi, Barata & Advocates. To
Where Thrill Meets Stillness: Discover Supreme Adventure Park on Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi
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: A Lakeside Sanctuary on Bulago Island, Lake Victoria
KICKER: Minutes from the mainland yet worlds away in spirit, Ihunde Resort invites guests into an
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Economy, Policy & Regulation
Understanding the Proposed Changes to the Stamp Duty Act, 2026
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
Cash Is Expensive: Could Lower Mobile Money Taxes Save Uganda Billions?
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
The 2026 Excise Duty Proposals: A Detailed Overview of Rate Adjustments
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
