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Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s backed investors take over Java House restaurant chain 

by Paul MurungiEast AfricaLifestyleNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Leading African private equity firms Alterra Capital backed by Nigerian Billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Phatisa- an equity firm, have signed agreements to acquire 100% of Java…

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Climate change and monetary policy: A tough conversation with African central bankers

by Paul MurungiAfricaAfricaBanking & InsuranceEast AfricaFinanceGlobal NewsGovernment AgenciesICTMinistries, Agencies & DepartmentsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovernmentThe Big StoryJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Travelling in rural Uganda and interacting with the population whose farming activities are imperiled by unprecedented rainfall patterns, one is likely to hear farmers who have worked the same land…

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

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 20, 2024February 28, 2025

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…

NSSF Triumphs with Gold at 2024 FiRe Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has once again proven its commitment to transparency and high standards in financial reporting, winning the coveted Gold Award at the 2024 Financial Reporting…

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Financial independence for women is a catalyst to solving the ESG equation

by CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipWomen In LeadershipOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Two key words have taken the corporate world by storm; Sustainability and ESG (Environment Social Governance). Many organizations globally are working towards attaining sustainability certifications by implementing environmentally friendly practices…

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Time Magazine Names Standard Bank Among World’s Best Companies

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Stanbic Uganda’s mother company—Standard Bank Group, which is also Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised as one of Time Magazine’s World’s Best Companies and Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy…

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Uganda Bankers’ Chairman Julius Kakeeto urges businesses to embrace ESG For sustainable operations in a dynamic business environment 

by Paul MurungiIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 20, 2024June 21, 2024

PostBank Uganda Managing Director who also doubles as Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Chairman, Julius Kakeeto has encouraged businesses to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices not just as a regulatory…

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Leadership coach, Dr. Oduor-Otieno to headline Uganda’s ESG-themed Annual Bankers’ Conference 2024

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA)⏤the umbrella association of financial institutions supervised by the Bank of Uganda⏤ has announced that the 2024 edition of its flagship Annual Bankers Conference shall be held…

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Ugandan banking industry makes bold ESG move⏤ launches first-ever industry guiding framework

by Muhereza KyamuteteraIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 5, 2024October 8, 2024

To guide and accelerate the standardised adoption of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) best practices, the Uganda banking industry, under the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), has launched and committed to jointly…

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Absa named Best CSR and Sustainable Development Bank in Uganda in the 2024 Global Banking & Finance Awards.

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bank in Uganda and the Best Bank for Sustainable Development Uganda in the 2024 Global Banking &…

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