From the Classroom to the Courtroom: Q&A With Dr. Anthony Kakooza on Balancing Academia and the Evolution of Intellectual Property Law in Uganda
Dr. Anthony Conrad Kakooza is not just a lawyer—he is a scholar, a pioneer, and a force shaping Uganda’s intellectual property (IP) landscape. Currently heading the IP Department at Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates, and recently named a World Trademark Review Global Leader 2025, Dr....
African Banker Awards: Equity Bank named best regional bank in East Africa
ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE — Equity Bank was named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards, held in Abidjan.
Diageo CEO Debra Crew Steps Down, CFO Nik Jhangiani Named Interim Chief Executive
Diageo shakes up top leadership as CEO Debra Crew exits; CFO Nik Jhangiani steps in amid steady outlook and global growth focus.
Traders decry huge delays as URA shifts groupage cargo clearance rules
KAMPALA, Uganda — A new policy by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) on the clearance of “groupage cargo” — goods imported in shared containers — has turned what was once a three-day process into a three-week ordeal for thousands of small traders, leaving many grappling with...
Itha Wrap: Was Airtel Africa’s Account Loss the Last Straw That Ended Patricia Ithau’s Troubled Reign at WPP Scangroup?
After three turbulent years marked by client defections, collapsing revenues, and mounting competition, Patricia Ithau has exited WPP Scangroup. But was the loss of Airtel Africa—the agency’s largest account—the final blow that sealed her fate?
PostBank, WiBAS Equip 719 Northern Ugandan Women Entrepreneurs
LIRA, Uganda — PostBank Uganda and the Women in Business Awards (WiBAS) have equipped more than 700 women entrepreneurs in northern Uganda with crucial financial literacy and business management skills. The initiative, part of the second WiBAS Handholding Workshop, aims to foster sustainable business growth...
Is Alvin Mbugua Set to Become the New CEO of a Leaner and Spirits-Led EABL?
As Diageo retreats from beer across Africa, East African Breweries Limited stands as its final stronghold—and Alvin Mbugua may be the man to lead a leaner, spirits-driven future. From boardroom reshuffles to brand-first strategies, the signs all point to a seismic shift at EABL—and a...
US-backed Congo-Rwanda peace deal seeks to stop mineral smuggling
The June 27th, 2025, US-brokered Congo-Rwanda peace agreement establishes a critical minerals’ plan for traceability and governance, potentially allowing more transparent trade and fewer chances for smuggling. DRC loses an estimated $1 billion annually to illegal mineral exports—much of it smuggled off through Uganda and...
How Museveni discovered rot leading to UCAA staff purge
KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni’s recent order to fire 152 Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) employees stems from a revealing chain of events that exposed systemic corruption and the deep-seated issue of unqualified staff within the critical government entity. What began as an embarrassing, yet...
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