Kenya, Uganda Shield Fuel Supply as Middle East Conflict Lifts Global Oil Prices
The governments of Kenya and Uganda have separately moved to reassure their citizens that supply lines remain intact as the Middle Eastern conflict continues.
SGR Push to Malaba Marks New Phase in East Africa's Rail Race
Data Boom, Subscriber Growth Lift Airtel Uganda Earnings in 2025
The telco attributed the shift to higher data consumption, wider smartphone adoption, and a growing preference for bundled services.
Kenya Grants Uganda Exclusive Board Seats in KPC
The government has extended the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO by three working days after the Capital Markets Authority approved a revised closing date of February 24, 2026, following investor feedback during the offer period. The extension comes alongside governance amendments that recognize KPC’s regional role, including board nomination rights for Uganda subject to shareholding thresholds. Offer terms remain unchanged, with allocation results due on March 4 and trading set to begin on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on March 9.Crested Uganda Pegs Kenya Pipeline's IPO Fair Value at KSh 4.61 Ahead of Offer Close
Uganda's Crested has valued the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO at KSh 4.61 per share, warning of a 49% downside to the KSh 9.00 offer price as the subscription period nears close. The valuation aligns with Old Mutual Uganda’s earlier call and is based on a blended DCF and peer-multiple analysis, factoring in KPC’s heavy capex plan and modest 3.9% dividend yield at the offer price.Uganda Kickstarts Busy Monetary Policy Week Head for Africa's Central Banks
Umeme Issues Fresh Profit Warning as Arbitration With Uganda Continues
Umeme has issued a second profit warning in just over three months, confirming it expects to post a full-year loss for 2025 after its 20-year electricity distribution concession in Uganda expired in March. The warning, released on 29 January 2026, follows an earlier interim-based notice and reflects the cessation of operating revenue after Q1 2025. With operations ended, investor focus has shifted to a London arbitration with the Ugandan government over disputed post-concession compensation, including a buyout audited at US$118.4 million (KSh 15.3 billion).Uganda's Mobile Money Restrictions Push Users Into Kenya
Ugandans living in the eastern border district of Busia are crossing into neighboring Kenya to access cash due to the government-imposed restrictions.Uganda Goes to the Polls
AU, COMESA, IGAD Deploy Observers Ahead of Uganda Jan 15 Elections
It comprises 84 short-term observers drawn from African countries including Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania, among others.Uganda Restricts Starlink Ahead of Elections
A memo by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) dated December 19th directed customs officials to halt the entry of satellite internet equipment.Absa, StanChart Uganda Retail Deal Enters COMESA Probe Stage
The regional competition watchdog has opened a formal inquiry into Absa Bank Uganda’s planned acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s wealth and retail banking business,
