By Moses Kaketo Sun King‘s success & bankability is a proof low-end & unbanked are an investable asset class.Just recently SunKing secured $40m Equity Round from Lightrock . The investment will support the provider of off-grid solar energy products, to
By Moses Kaketo Vodacom Group has taken a decisive step to strengthen its position in East Africa with a multibillion‑rand agreement that would increase its ownership of Safaricom from 35 percent to 55 percent, pending regulatory approval. The deal, valued at $2.1 billion. A powerful Kenyan family: some Kenyan Central
By Ian Ortega Uganda’s struggle to stabilize power distribution may feel acute, even alarming, but it is not unique within the East African region. When viewed comparatively, Uganda’s experience fits a broader regional pattern where generation has raced ahead of distribution, and where last mile constraints have become the defining
By Ian Ortega There is a concept known as the theory of constraints. Many people are familiar with it, but few apply it in real life, except perhaps those who have worked with assembly lines or supply chains. This theory becomes useful when examining Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, UEDCL,
By Ian Ortega There is a concept known as the theory of constraints. Many people are familiar with it, but few apply it in real life, except perhaps those who have worked with assembly lines or supply chains. This theory becomes useful when examining Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, UEDCL,
By Ian Ortega Yesterday (9th December 2025), I was having dinner with Hajji Omar Mandela (the Chairman of CJ’s) at the Kamwokya branch. I started prompting him with questions. I consider him my Business AI. First question; “what percentage of your sales are the online sales?” He thought hard and
By Ian Ortega Yesterday (9th December 2025), I was having dinner with Hajji Omar Mandela (the Chairman of CJ’s) at the Kamwokya branch. I started prompting him with questions. I consider him my Business AI. First question; “what percentage of your sales are the online sales?” He thought hard and
We have selected 20 Ugandan Mega Projects to watch, track and score over the next decade. They will be the make or break of Uganda. Consider them as the Ugandan Index of Development. If Uganda delivers on these projects, or at least scores over 75%, then one can bet on
We have selected 20 Ugandan Mega Projects to watch, track and score over the next decade. They will be the make or break of Uganda. Consider them as the Ugandan Index of Development. If Uganda delivers on these projects, or at least scores over 75%, then one can bet on
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