Paul Murungi

INVESTIGATION: Mad rush for graphite in Kitgum District, an economic blessing or another resource curse?

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 20, 2024December 22, 2024

In the previously war-ravaged and tightly knit community of Locomo in Kitgum District, the local clan has a saying: “The land belongs to the dead, it is under the care…

PostBank partners with Government to boost food security by financing large-scale farmers

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsNews & AnalysisDecember 20, 2024December 20, 2024

PostBank Uganda has been selected to provide interest-free loans to large-scale commercial farmers under a new government financing scheme aimed at enhancing food security and addressing supply chain challenges. The…

Cybersecurity Tips Ahead of Christmas Festivities

by Paul MurungiIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipDecember 19, 2024December 21, 2024

By Steven Mwesige A flurry of incidents in the news of cybersecurity breaches in recent weeks are a cause for concern, but with a better understanding of cybersecurity need not…

Dozith Abeinomugisha: Uganda’s oil and gas towering figure goes to rest

by Paul MurungiIndustry & AnalysisMining/Oil & GasNews & AnalysisDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Uganda’s petroleum geoscientist, Dozith Abeinomugisha, who passed on yesterday aged 59 has been described by industry experts as, “a towering figure in his field, and a true expert whose vast knowledge…

Ugandan Marketers Tipped On Executing With Excellence At 6th Edition Of The Annual Marketers’ Fireplace

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 14, 2024December 14, 2024

Ugandan marketers converged on Friday last week at Protea Skyz Hotel in Kampala for the Annual Marketers’ Fireplace, their most significant event of the year, to discuss marketing excellence and…

Uganda’s Patronella Namubiru promoted to Partner at Deloitte Africa 

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Tax and Legal expert, Patronella Namubiru has been promoted to Partner at Deloitte Africa, effective 1st January 2025.  Namubiru has been serving as Deloitte’s Associate Director in East Africa responsible…

Government inches closer to finalising oil refinery deal with Alpha MBM Investments 

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Uganda’s Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary, Irene Batebe has, in an exclusive interview with the CEO Magazine, revealed that government is on course with Dubai- based Alpha MBM Investments to have…

European Investment Bank commits USD 80 million to develop Africa’s infrastructure 

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed USD 80 million to the Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II), its largest-ever investment in an African fund.  Pembani focuses on transformative infrastructure…

UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Ms. Irene Pauline Batebe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

by Paul MurungiMining/Oil & GasWomen In LeadershipDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Ms. Irene Batebe is a chemical/ process engineer and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), a Master’s in Advanced…

Airtel Uganda promotes Bakibinga to legal director role as Kakonge switches to MTN

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 6, 2024December 7, 2024

Airtel Uganda has appointed Counsel Godfrey Bakibinga as the new Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs replacing Counsel Dennis Kakonge who resigned from the position with effect from 30th November,…