"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough." - A. Lincoln. My bros Dennis, Richard & I compromised and settled a Shs.72Bn case.

Dear Gen Z lawyers, here’s a hard pill to swallow: soft skills matter, and they’ll take you further than even your law degree. Within Uganda’s legal community, where trust is constantly tested, your #integrity is your greatest currency. How you carry yourself, how you treat

Uganda Law Society will not issue a statement on Sudhir Ruparelia & Meera Investments v Bank of Uganda (Taxation Reference No. 05 of 2023) ULS always looks away as Courts slash Advocates bills to near ridiculous levels. It only shows up to ask for money for sponsorships & CLEs.

“I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed!” – Raymond Shakespeare

Tanzania’s biggest bank by assets and loans, CRDB, which established its first international footprint in Burundi in 2012, followed by DR Congo 18 months ago — is now looking to Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. semafor.com/article/10/20/…

Data from the Mo Ibrahim Index and the World Bank tells tells us that among 20 world leaders who've ruled for more than 30 years since 1950, none (except Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew) achieved sustained reform in their last decade. theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/opinion/co…

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“To me, making money is an interesting game. The reason I continue is similar to why top golfers keep playing. They're not doing it for the money—it's for the love of the sport.” — Warren Buffett

The Nigerian Senate has approved life imprisonment for any adult who sexually molests a minor.

South Africa's state-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest 127 billion rand ($7.3 billion) over five years in modernizing rail lines and upgrading ports, its Chief Executive Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday. reuters.com/world/africa/s…

BREAKING: Over $1.7 trillion in value wiped from gold's market capitalization today

Kenyans trading in crypto like Bitcoin may soon get insurance cover for hacking, theft, and fraud. This comes after the IRA drafted rules to let insurers offer virtual assets insurance, a new class of business targeting crypto-related risks

Mindset: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” – Plato “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” – John F. Kennedy Perspective; in our circumstances; start - SACCOs exist & thrive.

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya has filed a suit against Neel Atul Shah, Atulkumar Magnalal Shah, and Ankur Atul Shah at the Milimani Commercial Courts. The three are members of the family that owned Nakumatt Holdings, the defunct retail chain, and service is being made by substituted

"Data is important in profiling high net worth individuals, because when you have data, you are able to leverage it to recognize potential revenue leaks," Moses Mugumya, Manager Large Taxpayers Office during the ATAF workshop #ATAF25

Some banks in Europe have started replacing employees with AI tools. Goldman Sachs is testing one with 10,000 employees to help write, summarize, and translate code — aiming for an AI coworker, not just a chatbot

Business Opportunities 💼 Ugandan companies are accessing significant contracts and growing their capacity: Contracts Awarded: Ugandan companies have been awarded contracts worth over US$ 2.2 Billion. Supplier Base: 465 Ugandan entities out of over 3,000 registered have been

How the $118 million Umeme buyout became a governance crisis. The deal could leave the government paying twice, once to Umeme for its buyout, and again to settle debts the company allegedly owes to UETCL observer.ug/news/how-the-1…

Standard Investment Bank (Standard Investment Bank) places Kenya Pipeline at a Kes 102.0 billion fair value estimate.

IMF urges transparency as Treasury expands its borrowing options zurl.co/kpWLU