Women at the Helm: How Female Leadership Builds Better Banking
By Laura Bahemuka, I have spent my career in financial services watching institutions chase growth while overlooking one of the most powerful levers available to them: putting women in leadership. Not to tick a diversity box. Not to meet a reporting threshold. But because women leaders produce banking that works for customers,
How Unlawful Dismissal Cost Airtel Shs 254.6 Million
The Industrial Court has awarded Shs31 million in general damages to Peter Katongole for unlawful dismissal by Airtel Uganda Limited, bringing to a close a long-running labour dispute. Katongole, a long-serving employee who worked with Airtel Uganda for 13 years, was earlier found to have been unfairly and unlawfully dismissed
Molly Katanga Describes Final Moments Before Husband’s Death
Molly Katanga, the prime suspect in the death of her husband, Henry Katanga, has told court that he had been struggling with persistent headaches and stress, and had reportedly refused to take prescribed medication. Molly is accused of shooting her husband dead on November 2, 2023, at their home in
Molly Katanga Begins Defence in High Court Murder Trial
The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala is set to hear the defence of Molly Katanga in a high-profile case involving the alleged murder of her husband, Henry Katanga. Molly is accused of shooting her husband dead on November 2, 2023, at their home in Mbuya, Nakawa Division in Kampala,
Gov’t halts new road projects amid funding gap
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that in the 2026/27 financial year, the government will not embark on new road projects. Instead, the focus will be on completing ongoing works, after only Shs 690.5 billion was allocated for infrastructure projects out of the Shs 2.3 trillion requested. The
Court of Arbitration receives Senegal’s appeal Reclaim AFCON Title
The battle for the Africa Cup of Nations title is far from over, as Senegalese Football Federation has taken its fight to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, seeking to overturn a decision that stripped the country of its hard-fought victory. In a case that has gripped African football, Senegal
Sarah Mullally Installed as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
History was made at Canterbury Cathedral as Sarah Mullally was formally installed as the first woman to lead the Church of England, stepping into one of Christianity’s oldest and most symbolic roles. Before a congregation of nearly 2,000 including Prince William and Catherine alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Mullally took
IGG Moves to Dispose Corruption-Seized Properties as Valuation Begins
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has stepped up efforts to recover stolen public wealth, kicking off the valuation of 17 properties confiscated from corrupt public officials. The exercise, which paves the way for eventual disposal of the assets, began with a site visit to
Airtel, SpaceX Test Starlink Mobile Data and Messaging
Airtel Africa, in partnership with SpaceX, has successfully completed testing of data and messaging services via Starlink Mobile in Kenya, a major step toward delivering satellite-to-mobile connectivity to millions across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets. The tests were conducted in areas with no terrestrial mobile coverage. In these locations, Starlink Mobile
The Endless Fraud at Equity Bank
Despite its mission to provide inclusive financial services and expand wealth-creation opportunities across Africa, Equity Bank has repeatedly been hit by fraud scandals across its major markets, including Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The bank also operates in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Tanzania. Each incident tends
