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    Muhereza Kyamutetera

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    Muhereza Kyamutetera is the Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine. I am a travel enthusiast and the Experiences & Destinations Marketing Manager at EDXTravel. Extremely Ugandaholic. Ask me about #1000Reasons2ExploreUganda and how to Take Your Place In The African Sun.

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    URA Defends Pearl Tower Move as Essential to Accommodate 1,000+ New Staff and Modernisation Needs

    Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentOctober 22, 2025October 29, 2025

    The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has firmly defended its acquisition of additional office space at Pearl Tower on Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala, framing the decision as a strategic necessity driven…

    aBi Finance Limited embodies Uganda’s drive toward inclusive, green, and sustainable finance. The photo represents the institution’s decade-long impact — channeling over $175 million in financing through partner banks, microfinance institutions, and SACCOs to reach 2.2 million smallholder farmers, including 877,000 direct loan beneficiaries, 70% of whom are women. It captures the spirit of aBi Finance’s work in de-risking agriculture, strengthening governance, and building institutional capacity to make agriculture bankable. Through its guarantee mechanisms, ESG integration, and climate adaptation financing, aBi Finance has helped create 300,000 jobs and generated $154 million in community income, particularly across Northern and Eastern Uganda. The image reflects the institution’s partnerships with the EU, Denmark, the Bank of Uganda, and the Uganda Bankers Association, symbolising its role as a catalyst for green finance, inclusion, and resilience in Uganda’s financial sector.

    Q&A: aBi Finance’s Mona Muguma Ssebuliba: Building a Resilient, Inclusive, and Green Financial Future for Uganda’s Agribusinesses

    Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025

    Many people remember aBi Trust, but today there is aBi Finance and aBi Development. Could you walk us through the journey and describe aBi Finance’s current strategic position within Uganda’s…

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    An Agency Rises or Falls on How It Handles Its Money: Maad MCann Co-Founder Daniel Ligyalingi on Building Agencies That Endure

    Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 19, 2025November 21, 2025

    Let’s begin with your personal journey. How did you first step into the advertising world, and more specifically, the media buying industry? What inspired or influenced that move—were there particular…

    MTN Becomes First African Telco to Reach 300 Million Subscribers

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 18, 2025October 27, 2025

    A milestone moment for African connectivity MTN Group has cemented its position as Africa’s leading telecommunications company, officially becoming the first African-headquartered telco to surpass 300 million subscribers. The milestone…

    Peter Ssenyange, CFO of PostBank Uganda (now Pearl Bank Uganda Ltd) and Uganda’s CFO of the Year 2025, poses confidently in a navy suit and red tie. His leadership philosophy—anchored in strategy, people empowerment, innovation, and value creation—reflects his belief that a great CFO is both a trusted advisor to the CEO and a custodian of sustainable growth.

    The CFO’s Chief Role is Chief Advisor to the CEO and Custodian of Value: This and many other lessons from Peter Ssenyange, Uganda’s CFO of the Year 2025, on how to be a great CFO

    Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 18, 2025October 18, 2025

    When Peter Ssenyange, Chief Finance Officer of PostBank Uganda Limited—now rebranding to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited—walked up to receive the coveted CFO of the Year Award at the 9th Uganda…

    Speke Resort, the Indian Association and the High Commission of India organise Diwali and the annual food festival this Sunday, October 19

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

    In a colourful celebration of unity, culture, and shared heritage, the Indian Association of Uganda has announced that it will, together with the High Commission of India and Speke Resort…

    MetropolitanRepublic’s Managing Director, Josephine Muvumba, is a trailblazing creative leader whose 25-year journey in Uganda’s advertising industry embodies resilience, innovation, and mentorship. From her beginnings as a copywriting intern to becoming the first female Creative Director and later Managing Director of one of Uganda’s top agencies, Josephine has broken barriers, shaped brand identities, and inspired a new generation of creatives. This image captures her in a strategy session with her team — a moment that reflects her leadership philosophy of service, collaboration, and creative excellence. Her story is one of passion and purpose, celebrating women’s empowerment, the evolution of Uganda’s advertising industry, and the enduring power of creativity to transform brands and people alike.

    Breaking into the Boys’ Club, Shattering Ceilings, Building Legacies – MetropolitanRepublic’s Josephine Muvumba’s 25-Year Journey in Advertising

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025November 21, 2025

    In 2011, Muvumba joined MetropolitanRepublic, where she was part of the pioneering team behind Uganda’s first Loerie Award — setting a new benchmark for creative excellence. Rising to become the…

    Who is George Mwangangi, the New Senior Project Manager of Rwanda’s $50 Million KilaMuLa Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture Project?

    Muhereza KyamuteteraAgriculture & Agro-industryBusiness & MarketsOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

    In a significant boost for Rwanda’s climate action and agricultural transformation agenda, Mr. George Mwangangi has been appointed Senior Project Manager of the $50 million KilaMuLa Project, a landmark initiative…

    Edward Nambafu, Chief Executive Officer of Minet Uganda, embodies a new generation of leadership defined by trust, empowerment, and innovation. From rebuilding Minet’s market dominance in Uganda to nurturing young talent and driving digital transformation, Nambafu has positioned the Pan-African brokerage giant for sustainable growth. His story blends humility and strategic foresight — leading with heart, redefining insurance with purpose, and shaping the future of Uganda’s insurance industry through people, technology, and collaboration.

    Q&A: 3 Years Later, Edward Nambafu is Steering Minet Uganda into a New Era of Growth and Innovation — and Conquering Back Lost Market Share

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Nambafu reflects on his personal journey from agent to CEO, the lessons learned from leading in a highly competitive industry, and the strategies driving Minet’s resurgence….

    Left to right: A photo collage of Old Mutual Executives — Arthur Oginga, CEO of Old Mutual East Africa; Patrick Kimathi, Managing Director of UAP Old Mutual Life Assurance; Stephen Chikovore, Managing Director of Old Mutual Insurance; and Zac Kisesi, Managing Director of Old Mutual Investment Group. Together, they represent the leadership driving Old Mutual Uganda’s strategic evolution — aligning the brand with its Pan-African identity while navigating a fast-changing financial landscape where scale, innovation, and agility will define the next era of competition.

    Old Mutual Uganda Aligns with Pan-African Identity Amid Shifting Market Realities as Rivals Close In

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisOctober 14, 2025October 23, 2025

    The green flame of Old Mutual is set to burn bright in Uganda. After nearly a decade of operating under the green and red hybrid identity of UAP Old Mutual,…

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