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Which Ugandan Startups Have Been Involved in Acquisitions?

by Jonathan N. LubwamaAfrica Industry & Analysis Lists & Rankings Startups Technology The Big StoryJanuary 15, 2025January 20, 2025

In the African startup ecosystem, acquisitions are rare. This is true for nascent ecosystems, and Uganda is no exception. An acquisition happens when one company, typically larger and more established, purchases another, usually smaller and newer. This can be driven by various factors, such as the acquiring company seeking to obtain…

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Ugandan Startups Raise USD 19M in 2024.

by Jonathan N. LubwamaIndustry & Analysis News & Analysis Startups The Big Story Wild Wild West UgJanuary 15, 2025January 20, 2025

Ugandan startups raised $19m in 2024, bouncing back from the lowly $4.8m that they raised in 2023 as per Africa: The Big Deal database. Africa: The Big Deal database is a database that captures African startups’ funding since 2019. For a startup to be classified as African, it must be operating…

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How A Physically Fit Workforce Fuel Financially Fit Organizations: Sylvia Mulinge’s MTN Uganda Story

by Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & Analysis The Big StoryJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

When Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, steps onto the gym floor, she’s not just working out for herself. Her dedication to physical fitness reflects a deeper philosophy: a fit workforce creates a fit organisation. Mulinge’s leadership embodies the idea that wellness transcends personal health—it’s a strategic driver of organisational…

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Rotarians Raise $239,000 at the 4th Africa Peace Concert Towards Peace building and Conflict Prevention

by Brian EmorutAfrica Company NewsJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Rotary Uganda, in partnership with the Rotary Foundation, successfully hosted the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert at Nsambya Gardens. The event raised a total of $239,000 which will go towards sustaining the Makerere Rotary Peace Centre, an institution dedicated to promoting peace and conflict transformation in communities across…

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President Kagame appoints Jean-Guy Afrika as new CEO of Rwanda Development Board

by Paul MurungiAfrica Africa CEOs East Africa Finance Industry & Analysis News & Analysis Profiles The Big StoryJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has tapped Jean-Guy Afrika, a fellow Rwandan seasoned economist who spent over a decade at the African Development Bank, to lead the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) as the new Chief Executive Officer. RDB is a government institution, under the supervision of the Office of the President,…

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UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, Deputy General Manager TotalEnergies Uganda

by Paul MurungiCEOs Company News Industry & Analysis Law Firms (A - Z)Mining/Oil & Gas News & Analysis Profiles The Lawyer Women Fixing Uganda Women In LeadershipJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Nampeera’s position as a Deputy General Manager to Mr Phillipe Groueix – the General Manager, is anchored in all TotalEnergies oil activities in Uganda and is responsible for human resources and administration, contracts and procurement, national content, as well as legal and compliance.She’s also a Director at the East African…

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What Do Investors Who Set Up Their HQ in Rwanda Benefit?

by Claude NshimiyimanaAfrica Government Agencies Ministries, Agencies & Departments Thought LeadershipJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Rwanda has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to establish their headquarters or regional offices in Africa. Through its progressive policies outlined in the Law N° 006/2021 of 05/02/2021 on investment promotion and facilitation (the “Investment Code”), Rwanda offers a range of incentives designed to stimulate foreign…

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Airtel Uganda’s MD Pays a courtesy Visit to UCC ED, commits to growth of Internet Access in Uganda

by Brian EmorutCompany News ICT The Big StoryJanuary 11, 2025January 11, 2025

Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Mr. Soumendra Sahu, fondly known as Som, on Friday morning paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Hon. Goerge William Nyombi Tembo.Hon. Nyombi welcomed Mr. Sahu to Uganda and assured him of UCC’s regulatory support as Airtel Uganda delivers on its…

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Stanbic Bank’s Daniel Ogong wins Marketing Pioneer Award of the Year 2024

by Brian EmorutAfrica Company NewsJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Daniel Ogong, the Executive Head, Marketing, Communications and Client Experience at Stanbic Bank Uganda, has been named Marketing Pioneer for 2024 by Evolve Africa.Recently, Evolve Group Africa held its fourth installment of the annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) at a gala event in Kampala.Shafique Ssemakula, the co-founder of Evolve…

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What Foreigners Must Know Before Investing in or Acquiring Land in Rwanda

by Claude NshimiyimanaCommercial Justice Company News Legal Literacy Ministries, Agencies & Departments Real Estate & Architecture The Big StoryJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Rwanda’s rapid development and business-friendly environment have attracted increasing foreign interest in real estate and agricultural investments. However, the country’s land rights framework is complex and uniquely shaped by its history and development goals.This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal framework surrounding land ownership, acquisition, and…

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Uganda Airlines suspends flights to Kinshasa City

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Which Ugandan Startups Have Been Involved in Acquisitions?

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Ugandan Startups Raise USD 19M in 2024.

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How A Physically Fit Workforce Fuel Financially Fit Organizations: Sylvia Mulinge’s MTN Uganda Story

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Rotarians Raise $239,000 at the 4th Africa Peace Concert Towards Peace building and Conflict Prevention

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President Kagame appoints Jean-Guy Afrika as new CEO of Rwanda Development Board

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UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, Deputy General Manager TotalEnergies Uganda

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What Do Investors Who Set Up Their HQ in Rwanda Benefit?

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Airtel Uganda’s MD Pays a courtesy Visit to UCC ED, commits to growth of Internet Access in Uganda

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Stanbic Bank’s Daniel Ogong wins Marketing Pioneer Award of the Year 2024

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What Foreigners Must Know Before Investing in or Acquiring Land in Rwanda

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