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A fierce succession battle is brewing at the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), with allegations of favoritism, boardroom scheming and behind-the-scenes lobbying threatening to overshadow preparations for the exit of long-serving CEO Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako.The storm erupted after ERA quietly advertised the Chief Executive Officer position internally, locking out external applicants and triggering accusations that the recruitment process has been …

Embattled Absa Bank Kenya has launched an 8.9 percent off plan mortgage product, even as the lender continues to face scrutiny over fraud related complaints, customer protection concerns and past questions around internal controls.The new facility targets buyers purchasing units in approved off plan housing projects and offers financing of up to 105 percent for qualifying customers, with the product …

KCB Group has been forced into one of the biggest anti-fraud crackdowns in East African banking history after dismissing more than 60 employees implicated in insider fraud, unauthorized system access, customer account manipulation and collaboration with external cybercriminals.The scandal has exposed a worrying trend inside one of the region’s largest financial institutions, raising fresh concerns that the biggest threat to …

Broke In Kampala? Sharks Will Smell Your Blood!By Deox TibeinganaWhen a man bleeds financially in Kampala, society doesn’t offer a bandage, it brings sharks.They say Kampala doesn’t just watch you fall. It buys front row tickets to your funeral and complains about the entertainment.This particular story begins in September 2023. That was the month the walls cracked. That was the …

At least 40 Ugandan migrant workers have died in Europe, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and other destinations since January 2026, reigniting concerns about the safety and welfare of thousands of Ugandans seeking employment abroad.The deaths, documented by Kyeyo Initiative Uganda, a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights and welfare of Ugandan migrant workers, have once again …

A shocking death linked to a visit at Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Naalya Branch has sparked public outrage after police finally admitted that customer Fahad Lubega was violently attacked by a mob before dying from his injuries.The 30-year-old’s death has raised uncomfortable questions for both the bank and security agencies, with critics accusing DTB of trying to distance itself from …

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The President’s State of the Nation Address, his choosing his niece, Desire Muhooza, as Minister of Agriculture, plus your feedback on my piece calling on URA to tax big landholders got my brain wired. I am now building all kinds of castles in the sky for the nation. Something deep inside assures me Mama Kiboga will turn out to be …

By Amos TayebwaA bitter fight over billions of shillings collected from property tax has erupted in Mbarara City, with Mbarara City South Division Mayor-elect Jomo Mugabi threatening to mobilize residents to stop paying taxes unless the City Council releases what he describes as the division’s rightful share.The dispute has pitted Jomo and Division Speaker Godfrey Tusiime against Mbarara City Town …

KYADONDO: The Stanbic Pirates secured a crucial victory over fierce rivals, Heathens at Kyadondo Rugby Ground in the first leg of the rugby league championship semi-finals, leaving the hosts with a 12-point deficit to make up during next weekend’s return fixture.Pirates opened the scoring through Eric Mulamula, before William Nkore added a penalty to extend the visitors’ advantage. The first …