In a financial sector often driven by balance sheets and bottom lines, Joseph Mugume has spent 25 years proving that sustainable growth begins with people. As Chief Executive Officer of...
As schools across Uganda reopen for the first term of the academic year, dfcu Bank has rolled out a nationwide back-to-school campaign aimed at easing the heavy financial burden that...
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Eri Ssebowa is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over nine years of progressive experience in strategic financial management, business partnering, financial reporting, and performance management across the banking,…
Following a reputational and financially bruising fraud scandal — in which the brewer estimates to have lost about UGX 9 billion — and the subsequent exit of its Heads of…
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has appointed John Mukiibi to the position of Finance Director, effective 1 October 2022. Mukiibi’s experience in Finance spans a period of more than 12 years. He joined CCBU in May 2010 as a Graduate-in-Training in Finance and advanced through various management positions, acquiring substantial experience in Financial Accounting and Business Support Departments. “John has attained extensive skills by being at the center of operations, strategic planning and people processes within the Finance department. He has made a tremendous contribution towards the success of the Finance function which includes transforming it into a value-centred business partner,”…
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has announced the appointment of Isaac Sekasi to the position of Commercialisation and Business Development Director, effective 1 November 2022. “The appointment of Isaac to the leadership team is pivotal in helping us drive growth for our business and the communities we serve,” says Melkamu Abebe, CCBU General Manager. “CCBU’s aim is to leverage our scale and build capabilities that accelerate sustainable growth. We believe this appointment aligns very well with that ambition,” Melkamu adds. In this role Sekasi will be responsible for trade marketing, revenue growth, demand planning and exports across the 13 soft drinks…
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Telco strongman Philip Besiimire has been appointed Managing Director for Vodacom Tanzania effective October 15th 2022. He will be reporting to Diego Gutierrez – Chief Officer; International Business. Phillip Joins Vodacom from MTN South Africa where he was Chief Sales, Distribution and Regional Operations Officer since 2019. He held senior roles at MTN including Executive Regional Operations in South Africa, Chief Executive Officer in South Sudan, Chief Marketing Officer in Zambia, and Chief Marketing Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer in Swaziland (Eswatini). “Friends, my time at MTN has come to an end. I take a moment to pause and reflect on…
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Uganda Breweries Limited hosted farmers to a forum to discuss the potential to scale up farming to supplement government efforts to see manufactures embrace full sourcing of raw materials they use in their production processes locally. The forum which run under the theme ‘Agriculture as an Enabler to the Buy Uganda Build Uganda Agenda’ brought together stakeholders from Government, Tax Body, Farmers Unions and the Private Sector Foundation. Uganda Breweries which already sources over 95% of its raw materials locally, hosted the forum to attract the different stakeholders to weigh in on how all entities can work together to support…
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Guy Kimbowa Lutaaya has been appointed Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Absa Bank Uganda Limited effective 1 October 2022. He is a seasoned finance professional and banker, with over 20 years of experience in finance and over 13 years of experience in banking. In his new role, he will be responsible for leadership and oversight over the Bank-wide Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Before this appointment, Lutaaya has been the Credit Director at Absa Bank Uganda, a role he has held for five years. He has also served as Head of Retail & Business Banking Credit at Absa Bank Kenya and…
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Victoria University, the newly chartered private university on Saturday evening held its sixth graduation. The ceremony is the first one of its kind after attaining Charter status and on a new road of redefining higher education teaching and assessment in the country and the entire East African region. Held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala, the event was graced by Education and Sports Minister, Janet Museveni represented by the Minister of State for Higher Education Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo who applauded the remarkable transformations at the University. “Victoria University has changed the education tide with its Authentic Learning and work…
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Techpreneurs from Uganda and across the East African Region are set to reap from a new training program in Blockchain technology to help bolster their businesses. The Blockchain Innovation Program which was unveiled Friday in Kampala is being conducted by CapitalSavvy, a Ugandan investment management and advisory firm, along with other local and international partners. Under the program, techprenuers will get extensive training facilitated by BSV Blockchain Academy, and a chance to rub shoulders with experts and businesses which have built proficiency in Blockchain technology around the world. Application for the training is underway and the program itself will kick…
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ACCA Uganda and Deloitte have officially unveiled the 6th edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards. The much-anticipated awards will be held on October 27, 2022 under the theme “ESG: Reporting, Societal Impact and Environmental Transformation”. The CFO Awards aim at recognizing the role that CFOs and finance functions play within organizations, highlighting the good business and finance practices while raising the profile of this strategic role. The awards are part of the bigger CFO agenda which presents a platform to share best practice, drive awareness, inspire action and develop a community of finance leaders committed to creating more…
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Standard Chartered Bank and Cordaid, in partnership with Youth Business International (YBI) have launched a UGX 970,000,000 ‘Youth Agribusiness’ project funded by Standard Chartered Foundation to support young entrepreneurs revive, strengthen, and build strong and resilient businesses. The launch took place at Margarita hotel – Lira and was presided over by Resident District Commissioner Kamada Ismail Quinto and attended by various dignitaries, special interest groups representatives and the district technical persons. The project aims to address specific needs of 700 youth agribusiness entrepreneurs in the Northern Uganda Districts of Lira, Nebbi and Zombo through specialized business development services, mentorship, access to finance, linkages to markets/inputs and business advisory…
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Stanbic Bank customers can now expect to enjoy flexible terms when accessing loans including an increased loan tenure of up to 84 months and zero percent arrangement fees on all salary loans. The promotion is a continuation of the ‘Get It Done’ loan campaign that was launched by the Bank in May 2022 and will run from August 29 to October 21, 2022. Other benefits of the promotion include an unsecured loan of up to UGX250 million accessible within two minutes using Stanbic Mobile Banking service on *290# and a cash-back of UGX500, 000. A total of 100 winners will…
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