The Observer Uganda Case Study

The Observer (Uganda): Navigating Disruption, Reinventing Relevance is a strategic leadership case study examining two decades of independent journalism, institutional resilience, and organisational decline at one of Uganda’s most respected media institutions. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly shifting

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Strategic Inflection and Digital Disruption, The Observer and the Future of Independent Media in Uganda

Kamwokya, Kampala, October 2025 The boardroom is tense. Circulation has fallen below 4,000 weekly copies. Printing invoices require advance payment. Cash flow projections show that, without intervention, working capital will be exhausted within six months. An informal valuation of approximately UGX 1 billion is circulating among potential buyers, primarily as

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By Moses Kaketo Have you been to Kampala & its surrounding areas of late?  There is something new & exciting. Bread House (BH) is a rapidly expanding brand that you have undoubtedly recognised. With the motto “Baked today, sold today,” The BH is Kampala’s well-known confectionery brand specialised in producing & marketing premium, fresh bread and

By Moses Kaketo Have you been to Kampala & its surrounding areas of late?  There is something new & exciting. Bread House (BH) is a rapidly expanding brand that you have undoubtedly recognised. With the motto “Baked today, sold today,” The BH is Kampala’s well-known confectionery brand specialised in producing & marketing premium, fresh bread and

By Ian Ortega One of the most-poorly taught units at university was Material Science. As a Mechanical Engineering student, I felt ripped off. At the time, the only option was to scavenge Youtube, and textbooks to find a better approach. But that didnโ€™t really help the case. When it came

By Ian Ortega One of the most-poorly taught units at university was Material Science. As a Mechanical Engineering student, I felt ripped off. At the time, the only option was to scavenge Youtube, and textbooks to find a better approach. But that didnโ€™t really help the case. When it came

By Diageo Corporate Team The Board of Directors of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has today announced that Diageo PLC has agreed to sell its majority stake in EABL and its shareholding in the Kenyan spirits business, UDV (Kenya) Limited to Asahi Group Holdings. This acquisition of EABL represents the

By Diageo Corporate Team The Board of Directors of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has today announced that Diageo PLC has agreed to sell its majority stake in EABL and its shareholding in the Kenyan spirits business, UDV (Kenya) Limited to Asahi Group Holdings. This acquisition of EABL represents the