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    Financial Services CEOs Double Down on AI, Resilience and Strategic Growth in 2026 in KPMG Global Outlook

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026

    Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and disciplined growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is…

    When School Requirements Cost More Than School Fees

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

    By Paul Mwirigi Muriungi A tweet on February 14th by Human Rights Platform @Humanrights256 under the headline: “Which government institution/body regulates the prices of school fees/tuition?” caught my attention. It…

    Love, Wealth, And Legacy — A Valentine’s Reflection for Couples

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

    Valentine’s Day reminds us that love is one of life’s greatest gifts. Yet beyond the flowers, promises, and celebration lies something even more powerful — the opportunity to build a…

    Ten reasons why 2026 may not be business-as-usual for traditional NGOs in Africa

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

    By David Kezio-Musoke As 2026 unfolds, the international development landscape is undergoing significant changes. For decades, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have played a key role in delivering aid, influencing policy discussions,…

    Dr Shamim K Matovu, a corporate culture and behavioural insights specialist, and Fauzia Namutebi, Human Resource Business Partner at People Brand Uganda, are leadership and workplace performance experts who advise organisations on accountability, culture transformation, and sustainable people management practices across evolving corporate environments in East Africa.

    The Culture of Excuses: How Performance Slips One Conversation at a Time

    CEO East Africa MagazineLeadership & GovernanceThe Big StoryFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

    At a multimedia organisation where I once worked, we were assigned a group project. Three of us. A comfortable deadline. Enough time to do it well. We met early, mapped…

    How Uganda’s economy can withstand global turmoil

    CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsEconomy & PolicyThought LeadershipFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

    By Bethuel Karanja From Washington to Beijing, the global economic weather is turning unpredictable. Trade rules that once anchored international commerce are fraying under the strain of protectionism, geopolitical rivalry…

    Tracy Kakuru Otatiina left the predictability of corporate life to build her own bridal business, turning creativity into enterprise and redefining success on her own terms, one gown and bride at a time.

    From Brand Strategy to Bridal Luxury: The Making of Tracy Kakuru Otatiina

    CEO East Africa MagazineFashion, Design & StyleFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

    Tracy Kakuru Otatiina is a brand strategist turned entrepreneur whose career is defined by purposeful storytelling. With a foundation in corporate communications and global brand management, she has mastered the…

    IMF wants Uganda to introduce VAT on fuel and cut excise duty to boost revenues, warning that poor sequencing could fuel public backlash and economic pressure.

    IMF Wants Govt to Introduce VAT on Fuel

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged government to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization and improve…

    Uganda Airlines: A Governance Autopsy of a National Dream Repeatedly Deferred

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026

    Uganda Airlines is not merely a company incorporated under the Companies Act, Cap. 106. It is a national emblem, a strategic infrastructure asset, and a repository of public trust. It…

    Beyond Turbulence: The Corporate Governance Question Behind Uganda’s Airline Challenges

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026

    A national airline is more than a commercial venture. It is a symbol of connectivity, ambition, and state capacity. When an airline struggles, public debate often gravitates toward fuel costs,…

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