Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s President William Samoi Ruto on Tuesday finally rang the bell to commence trading in the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, in which Uganda recently acquired shares. The flagging off of the trading on Tuesday morning was attended by Ireen Batebe, the Permanent Secretary of …
Read More »What the Kenya Pipeline deal means for Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged about Uganda’s participation in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering, shedding light on how the country will protect its strategic interests in the critical fuel import pipeline. The Cabinet on Monday approved the Government of Uganda’s participation in …
Read More »Uganda, Kenya deepen energy ties with pipeline share deal
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has finalized negotiations with Kenya over Kampala’s participation in the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a significant strategic shift in regional energy diplomacy. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu and Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka led a high-level …
Read More »MTN Uganda sells unsold shares from undersubscribed 2021 IPO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, MTN Uganda, is selling more than 1.5 billion ordinary shares, originally unsold during the initial public offering (IPO), to the public at the current market price of UGX 170 per share. Each investor must purchase a minimum of 1,400 shares. This secondary offer, …
Read More »Coca-Cola to end IPO dry spell with US$8 billion Africa bottler listing
The anticipated dual listing of Coca-Cola’s African bottling business in Johannesburg and Amsterdam indicates a strong market rebound as fintech leader Flutterwave mulls a similar move. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Coca-Cola Co. is advancing plans for a significant initial public offering of its African bottling arm as soon …
Read More »Airtel Uganda makes stock exchange debut with moderate IPO success
The company’s share price remains steady reflecting investors’ cautious “wait and see” approach Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On November 7, Airtel Uganda marked a significant milestone by becoming the second telecom company to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange, following in the footsteps of MTN Uganda, which accomplished …
Read More »Early dividend payout likely to boost Airtel share price on secondary market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda Ltd shares commenced trading on the Uganda Securities Exchange this week amidst concern over the apparent lack of interest by Ugandans in investing in equities. The company’s Initial Public Offer attracted a 54.45 percent subscription, a sharp contrast with the IPOs of …
Read More »Buganda Kingdom boosts Airtel Uganda IPO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom has demonstrated its commitment to the Kingdom’s economy and cooperation with key market players by undertaking a substantial investment in Airtel Uganda’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister pledged to procure 2 million shares on behalf of the …
Read More »Class of 1995, the Airtel IPO is here!
Airtel IPO offers Class of 1995 new saving vehicle. Let’s leave something for the next generation. COMMENT | DAVID BIRUNGI | The year 1995 is etched in Uganda’s contemporary history in many different ways. I will stick with only two because less is more. I don’t know where you were …
Read More »Airtel Uganda hopes to raise $216 million in IPO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda Ltd, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa plc, hopes to raise Shs 800 billion in an initial public offering (IPO). The company set the price for its initial public offering (IPO) at Shs100 per share and will offer up to 20% stake or 8 …
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