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BREAKING NEWS: Cooper Motors shuts down operations in Uganda, other East African countries

by Paul MurungiAfrica Africa Agriculture Cars Company News East Africa Finance Manufacturing News & Analysis The Big StoryJanuary 17, 2025January 18, 2025

Cooper Motors Corporation (CMC) Holdings, the parent company of CMC (Uganda) Limited has announced its decision to gradually wind down operations in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, in full compliance with…

I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns for season finale with exciting ‘Double Bogey Danger’ format

by Brian EmorutCompany News Industry & Analysis News & AnalysisDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

All is set for the 2024 I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series grand finale this Saturday, December 7 at the Entebbe Club. This will be the fourth event of the quarterly…

INSIDE STORY: How Hima cement tax disputes, legal suits and climate pressures pushed Holcim Group out of East Africa

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 5, 2024December 9, 2024

When the Swiss Holcim Group first announced its plans in July to sell the Nairobi listed Bamburi Cement business in Kenya to Amsons Group; it raised fear and left many…

BREAKING NEWS: Standard Chartered to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking businesses in Uganda, Zambia and Botswana

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 30, 2024

London-based Standard Chartered Group is exploring the potential sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) businesses in Botswana, Uganda and Zambia. The Group, in a published statement today said,…

Northern Corridor Member Countries Commit To Private Sector Funding

by Brian EmorutNews & Analysis The Big StoryOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

A significant boost to regional economic integration has been announced, following a two-day Finance and Private Sector Participation Cluster Regional meeting in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, attended by delegations from…

How NSSF has performed over the last 10 years

by Paul MurungiThe Big StorySeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

In this immersive article, the CEO Magazine tracks NSSF financial performance over the last 10 years using a graphical presentation of the Fund’s data. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija took to…

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian Multi-Billionaire Behind the Controversial Kenya Airports Deal?

by Jonathan LAfrica Business Guru CEOs East Africa Global News Hospitality & Tourism Profiles The Big StoryAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

In a move that sparked widespread controversy, the Kenyan government recently announced a $2.047 billion deal with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., an Indian conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani, to expand…

113 Scholars under the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) join top global universities

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

113 Equity Leadership Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 71 global universities located in 22 countries around the world. Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive Chairman Dr. James…

Mastercard Foundation Taps Seasoned Kenyan Business Executive Carole Wamuyu Wainaina for Board of Directors

by Jonathan LAfrica Business Guru East Africa Global News Industry & Analysis News & Analysis ProfilesJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Mastercard Foundation has appointed Kenyan business executive, Carole Wamuyu Wainana to its Board of Directors. Carole joins Mastercard Foundation on the back of a tremendous 35-year career as a business…

Meet Kariuki Ngari-The accomplished career banker taking over Standard Chartered Bank’s Africa operations

by Paul MurungiCEOs Finance ProfilesMay 15, 2024May 20, 2024

Kariuki Ngari, an accomplished Kenyan career banker with over 30 years of experience has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Standard Chartered Bank Africa region. The role is an additional responsibility, and a highlight in his career as he continues his role as Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya. The seasoned financial professional has…