Guest Writer

Kenneth Robert Kitariko, a seasoned executive leader and financial expert known for driving business growth, innovation, and market leadership across Uganda and the region, is the Chairman of Old Mutual Life Assurance Uganda, Chairman of the National Lotteries, Gaming and Regulatory Board Uganda, and Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda—bringing firsthand insight into the evolving demands of modern boardroom leadership.

OPINION: It’s Not Just More Work—Boardroom Leadership Has Become a Different Kind of Job

By Kenneth Robert Kitariko I need to confess something! I chair two boards. And I chair the audit, risk, and governance committee on a third. So, when I tell you that board

March 27, 2026

by Guest Writer

Why tech firms like Jumia struggle to make it in Africa but succeed in India or US

Jumia Technologies, a leading announced that it will close its food delivery business, Jumia Food in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Ivory Coast because it is not profitable. In this insightful article written in 2019, Dr Ola Brown Orekunrin,

December 15, 2023

by Guest Writer

Option 1 (Strong & Descriptive) Benson Ndung’u, CEO of KPMG East Africa, discussing AI adoption and digital transformation in the region.

AI as a growth accelerator: Why East Africa is emerging as a testbed for digital transformation

As East African economies continue to navigate the pressures of inflation, currency swings and an increasingly

Massimiliano Mazzanti: The unique Italian ambassador who cultivated a profound connection with Uganda

Crispin Kaheru In the realm of diplomacy, the role of an ambassador often conjures an image

Companies Rise or Fall on How Well They Renew Their Leaders

Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. In a climate defined by geopolitical volatility, digital disruption, and heightened stakeholder scrutiny, there is growing recognition. Leaders who

December 4, 2025

Thought Leadership

It is usually expensive to acquire customers and it is therefore paramount that organizations maintain these acquired customers or consumers.

Why businesses must adopt Customer Value Management (CVM) if they want to excel

By Francis Wandera With the liberalisation of the Ugandan economy and the globalisation of firms, it’s becoming difficult for local businesses to keep and serve the same customers for a long. Today,

December 23, 2023

Entrepreneurship

How MTN MoMo is strengthening cybersecurity in Uganda

By Innocent Kawooya In the ever-evolving digital age, where technology continues to shape our lives, the financial technology (FinTech) sector in Uganda has witnessed remarkable growth and transformation. FinTech has become a

December 19, 2023

Technology & Innovation

Amos Wekesa is the Founder and CEO of Uganda Lodges Ltd and Great Lakes Safaris Ltd.

Amos Wekesa: To succeed in life, you must first work hard, not smart

You have heard of a saying, hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. Unless you are a thief, everyone must start out by working hard of course while watching your

November 29, 2023

The Big Story

When you cultivate silence and solitude, your whole body will relax, which can lead to physical healing.

Why silence can be golden and powerful even in business

By Michael Jjingo Speech is silver, silence is golden! Both are precious, with silence considered to be more valuable . Silence is the harder of the two. But, saying nothing sometimes says

November 29, 2023

Thought Leadership

Customers being served at one of the branches of KCB Bank in Kampala

Enhancing customer satisfaction is a sure way for banks to build long-lasting customer relations

By Patience Byamukama Rwantale During the first week of October, many companies, and organizations in Uganda, joined their counterparts across the world, to celebrate the importance of customer service, to appreciate those

October 27, 2023

Thought Leadership

Op-ED: The Role of RDCs, MPs in Countering Theft of Gov’t Medicines in Public Health facilities

While President Museveni was launching the NMS pharmaceutical warehouse in Kajjansi, off Entebbe road, in November 2022, he made a statement on drug theft which should have woken us up and worked

January 21, 2023

Company News

The writers— Hon. Daudi Migereko (left) is the Chairman UTB and Prof. Katende. M. Suleyman (right) is a Board Director, UTB

PERSPECTIVE: There are more than 1000 reasons to indulge in an authentic Ugandan tourism experience this festive season, but here’s just a few of them

By Hon. Daudi Migereko and Prof. Katende. M. Suleyman The past two years have been difficult ones. As we come to the end of 2021, it only reminds us of all the

December 9, 2021

Hospitality & Tourism·Lifestyle·The Executive Traveler·Thought Leadership

Guest Writer

OPINION: It’s Not Just More Work—Boardroom Leadership Has Become a Different Kind of Job

Why tech firms like Jumia struggle to make it in Africa but succeed in India or US

AI as a growth accelerator: Why East Africa is emerging as a testbed for digital transformation

Massimiliano Mazzanti: The unique Italian ambassador who cultivated a profound connection with Uganda

Companies Rise or Fall on How Well They Renew Their Leaders

Why businesses must adopt Customer Value Management (CVM) if they want to excel

How MTN MoMo is strengthening cybersecurity in Uganda

Amos Wekesa: To succeed in life, you must first work hard, not smart

Why silence can be golden and powerful even in business

Enhancing customer satisfaction is a sure way for banks to build long-lasting customer relations

Op-ED: The Role of RDCs, MPs in Countering Theft of Gov’t Medicines in Public Health facilities

PERSPECTIVE: There are more than 1000 reasons to indulge in an authentic Ugandan tourism experience this festive season, but here’s just a few of them

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