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Namutebi Phi

Phiona Namutebi is a dedicated Ugandan journalist and writer . She specializes in reporting on economic policy, legal affairs, and ESG while also contributing to discussions on youth entrepreneurship via local radio.
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16th FiRe Awards: Pressure Mounts on Firms to Deepen Sustainability and Transparency Reporting

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has launched the 16th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards,

By Namutebi Phi 6 Min Read

Cut Smartphone Taxes and Digital Transaction Costs to Unlock Startup Growth, Experts.

Uganda’s digital economy is facing renewed scrutiny over the cost of participation, with industry players warning that high transaction charges

By Namutebi Phi 7 Min Read

Here is what is Holding Back East Africa’s Tourism!

East African tourism leaders are warning that fragmented visa systems, expensive regional travel and weak transport infrastructure are slowing the

By Namutebi Phi 3 Min Read

East Africa’s 2026/27 Budgets Face Pressure to Cut Trade Barriers as Intra-Regional Trade Stalls at 12.8%

As East African governments move into the decisive phase of finalizing their 2026/27 national budgets, pressure is mounting from the

By Namutebi Phi 3 Min Read

Africa CDC Says Health Research Could Add $668 Billion to African Economies in Major Push for Medical Independence

Africa’s health research sector could become one of the continent’s biggest economic growth engines, generating an additional $668 billion in

By Namutebi Phi 4 Min Read

PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to Africa and 70 Global Markets in Push to Reinvent Cross-Border Payments

PayPal is accelerating its global digital payments strategy by expanding access to its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), across

By Namutebi Phi 4 Min Read

Airtel Uganda Remits UGX 42.9 Billion to UCUSAF as Digital Connectivity Push Accelerates

Airtel Uganda has handed over UGX 42.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), deepening efforts

By Namutebi Phi 2 Min Read

Keith Muhakanizi Estate: High Court Extends Janet Kamukama’s Control, Orders Full Asset Accounting

The High Court in Kampala has granted the widow of the late former Treasury Permanent Secretary, Keith Muhakanizi, Janet Kamukama,

By Namutebi Phi 2 Min Read

Uganda Risks Losing World Bank Funding Over Controversial Sovereignty Bill

The World Bank has warned that Uganda’s proposed Sovereignty Bill could jeopardize access to billions in international funding, escalating concerns

By Namutebi Phi 3 Min Read

Who is Eng. Joselynne Rwakakooko Rwabogo, the Acting MD- UEDCL?

Eng. Joselynne Rwakakooko Rwabogo has emerged as one of Uganda’s most influential energy sector executives following her appointment as Acting

By Namutebi Phi 3 Min Read

Power Shake-Up: Why UEDCL Chair got Fired & MD Sent on Leave

The abrupt dismissal of Lydia Ochieng Obbo and the forced leave of Paul Mwesigwa has thrown a harsh spotlight on

By Namutebi Phi 3 Min Read

TotalEnergies Discovery Boosts Congo’s 500,000 bpd Oil Ambition

TotalEnergies has struck a fresh oil discovery offshore the Republic of Congo, reinforcing the country’s increasingly strategic push toward producing

By Namutebi Phi 3 Min Read
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