Absa Bank Uganda Wins Two Global Banking and Finance Awards
Absa Bank Uganda Wins Two Global Banking and Finance Awards KAMPALA, Uganda — Absa Bank Uganda has received two accolades at the 2025 Global Banking and Finance Awards, being named “Best CSR Bank Uganda” and honored for the “Best Community Engagement ESG Initiative in Uganda.” The...
Global energy chiefs demand rapid shift in Africa’s resource strategy
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail In Paris forum, energy chiefs seek an “integrated development of energy systems” on Africa’s resource wealth that balances affordability, sustainability and sovereignty. This push comes even as consensus grows that Africa’s energy mix must be as diverse as its development challenges. Captains of...
Stanbic Bank Uganda at a Crossroads: Can Mumba Kalifungwa Reignite the Blue Spark of Yesteryears? For over a decade, Stanbic Bank Uganda ruled on scale—leading in profits, deposits, and assets. But as rivals gain speed, new CEO Mumba Kalifungwa faces a defining test: Can he shift the bank from scale to speed and reignite its growth leadership in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving banking landscape, the CEO East Africa Magazine’s Muhereza Kyamutetera writes.
The Big Story Stanbic Bank Uganda at a Crossroads: Can Mumba Kalifungwa Reignite the Blue Spark of Yesteryears?For over a decade, Stanbic Bank Uganda ruled on scale—leading in profits, deposits, and assets. But as rivals gain speed, new CEO Mumba Kalifungwa faces a defining test:...
Why infrastructure, investment, and local talent is key to Africa’s LNG sector growth
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail The success of Africa’s LNG sector hinges on strategic infrastructure development, inclusive local participation, and access to capital. In a Paris forum, captains of industry agree that building infrastructure for domestic gas use must come first. Beyond capital and infrastructure, the long-term viability...
Bank of Uganda Holds CBR at 9.75% Amid Resilient Growth and Rising Inflationary Risks
Banking & InsuranceNews & AnalysisThe Big Story Bank of Uganda Holds CBR at 9.75% Amid Resilient Growth and Rising Inflationary Risks by Paul MurungiMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More Bank of Uganda Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego and his deputy, Augustus...
La Fang Eco Resort: Where Luxury Meets Soul of Magical Dolwe
DestinationsLuxuryNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerTravel La Fang Eco Resort: Where Luxury Meets Soul of Magical Dolwe by Trevor LutaloMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More La Fang Eco Resort is a hidden gem on Dolwe Island that offers...
Amnesty lifts the veil on human trafficking, abuse of Kenyan maids in Saudi Arabia
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Many of Kenyan women working in Saudi Arabia said their employers call them highly derogatory and racist names, including “hayawana” (animal), “khaddama” (servant) and “sharmouta” (prostitute). Kenyan woman: “Because of my dark complexion, I was always called a Black animal. The children would...
Kenya’s wealthy pivot to food, tech, and homegrown ventures amid global uncertainty
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Kenya’s wealthy are leading a strategic shift from luxury homes and foreign assets to energy-efficient, revenue-generating investments in 2025. Knight Frank report shows they’re they are turning their attention—and billions—on home-grown opportunities in technology, agriculture, data centres, and green energy. Nearly 77% of...
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