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    Patricia Muumba champions women’s empowerment through leadership, ambition, and global connection. Bridging Uganda and the United States, she advocates for women to earn unapologetically, give from abundance, and use their influence to create opportunity, inspire the next generation, and drive meaningful change across communities and economies worldwide.

    The Global Matriarch: Why a Woman’s Ambition is the World’s Most Undervalued Asset

    CEO East Africa MagazineWomen In LeadershipMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

    By Patricia Muumba As a daughter of Uganda living in the United States, I sit at the intersection of two worlds that share a singular truth: the potential of a…

    She Walks: Purposeful Strides, Scaling Hills in Heels—and Why Women’s Progress Matters for Africa’s Future

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

    By Christine Kyokunda East Africa, Africa and the world’s growth story cannot be told without women. They are in our markets and boardrooms, in our studios and sports fields, in…

    From Presence to Power: Building The Table We Deserve

    CEO East Africa MagazineEnergy, Oil & GasThought LeadershipWomen In LeadershipMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

    By Marieme-Sav SOW, Vice President for engagement and advocacy at TotalEnergies EP Africa Often, I am the only woman in the room – sometimes, the only African woman. This is not a complaint, but a…

    Elizabeth Namaganda, Pride Bank Marketing Manager, advocates for empowering women through mentorship, equal opportunity, and inclusive leadership, championing a future where Ugandan women build stronger families, communities, and economies through shared growth.

    Build Homes, Not Empires: Why Empowering Women is Uganda’s Greatest Gain

    CEO East Africa MagazineWomen In LeadershipMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

    By Elizabeth Namaganda In the heart of East Africa, a pulse of resilience defines the Ugandan woman. As we celebrate Women’s Day under the theme “When we give, we gain,”…

    Give to Gain: The Quiet Evolution of Women and the Question We Are Afraid to Ask

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipMarch 7, 2026March 7, 2026

    Every year, the world pauses on International Women’s Day to celebrate women. Speeches are delivered, statistics are shared, and the language of empowerment fills conference halls, policy papers, and social…

    Catherine Bwire, the Ecobank Uganda head of information security and data protection officer reflects on building trust in the digital economy and championing greater female leadership in cybersecurity, as she earns recognition as a finalist for the Global Top 100 Information Security Professional Award 2026 during Women’s Month celebrations.

    Closing the Gender Gap in our Digital Defense Systems

    CEO East Africa MagazineWomen In LeadershipMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026

    By Catherine Bwire In the few seconds it takes to tap your phone, transfer money, or pay school fees, you are engaging in an act of profound trust. You are…

    Ruparelia Foundation to Hold Free Eye Camp in Bukedea in Honour of Rajiv Ruparelia

    CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsMarch 6, 2026March 7, 2026

    The Ruparelia Foundation will host a three-day Free Eye Health Camp at Bukedea Teaching Hospital from March 27 to March 29, 2026, in a major medical outreach expected to benefit…

    Damali Ssali says African women leaders are not just taking seats at the table; they are redesigning power by blending global thinking with deep local insight.

    Glocal Leadership: How African Women Are Redesigning Power From Inside Out

    CEO East Africa MagazineLeadership & GovernanceWomen In LeadershipMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

    By Damali Ssali During Women’s Month, we often celebrate representation: more women in boardrooms, more women CEOs, and more women at decision-making tables. Representation matters; it always has. But as…

    Dr Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-U, is steering Uganda’s digital transformation by championing affordable connectivity, data-driven governance, and inclusive digital opportunities that empower citizens, strengthen public services, and position the country for a smarter, more connected future.

    Building a Smart, Inclusive and Self-Sustaining Digital Uganda: NITA-U’s Vision with UDAP-GovNet

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

    Uganda’s digital transformation is entering a new phase of acceleration under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project – Government Network (UDAP-GovNet), a flagship national initiative expanding high-speed connectivity across government institutions…

    MTN Uganda’s rally on the USE continues to create massive wealth for top local investors. NSSF’s stake has surged past Shs1.23 trillion, while chairman Charles Mbire’s 4% holding is now worth about Shs420 billion ($118M) as the share price climbed from Shs312 in November to Shs470.

    NSSF Stake in MTN Uganda Shoots to Shs1.23 Trillion in Less Than a Month

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

    MTN’s strong rally on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) continues to create significant wealth for its large local shareholders, with the telecom’s share price climbing steadily from Shs312 in November…

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