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I&M Bank Uganda taps Timothy Musiime and Lucy Akech to fill CFO and Head of HR roles

CEO ReporterCompany NewsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

I&M Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of the I&M Group PLC, one of the leading financial services groups in East Africa, has appointed Timothy Musiime and Lucy Akech as Chief Finance…

How Airtel Uganda dialled the most remarkable comeback from a struggling pioneer telco to become the fastest-growing and most profitable telco

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

The sale of Airtel Uganda’s 20% shares in what is now Uganda’s second-biggest initial Public Offering (IPO) closes this Friday, October 13th 2023. If you haven’t yet bought shares in…

CNOOC Uganda’s new President, Liu Xiandong’s uphill task to rid the Chinese oil company of its ‘bad boy’ employee welfare and safety record

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 9, 2023October 10, 2023

A fatal accident in the oil and gas fields in the Kingfisher Project Area operated by CNOOC Uganda, a subsidiary of China’s CNOOC International has re-awakened the company’s chequered employee…

Namaste Mumbai! Uganda Airlines’ direct flight to Mumbai takes to the skies 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 8, 2023October 8, 2023

Uganda Airlines Airbus A330, yesterday, 7th October made a touchdown at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on a maiden direct flight from its Entebbe International Airport Homebase. This is…

Billionaire steel magnate, Sikander Lalani steels show on 79th birthday; ‘gifts’ himself 4th steel factory⏤ a 150,000 per annum cold rolling mill

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Billionaire, Sikander Lalani’s Roofings Group, yesterday, 4th October 2023 kickstarted the construction of its phase 4 expansion phase⏤ a 150,000 tonnes-a-year cold rolling plant at the Kampala Industrial Business Park…

Uganda Breweries elevates Emmy Hashakimana to Commercial Director Role

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StorySeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

After doing what Uganda Breweries says is a “fantastic job leading the marketing team”, Emmy Hashakimana has been promoted to the role of Commercial Director. The new assignment is effective…

The Return of the Silverback Awards: Recognising Excellence in the Ugandan Marketing, PR and Advertising Industries

The CEO Magazine TeamBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023

Uganda, a country known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant culture, is also a place where creativity and innovation are thriving. The marketing, public relations (PR), and advertising…

How Service Cops’ tech platform, SchoolPay is digitising parents’ and school owners’ back-to-school pain away 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 28, 2023September 29, 2023

The just-ended back-to-school season is one of those tough days for most parents; for different reasons. The usual hustle and bustle of parents and learners all over the country mad…

Buganda Kingdom endorses Airtel Uganda IPO with UGX200 million share purchase

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023

The Buganda Kingdom has applied to buy 2,000,000 Airtel Uganda shares, worth UGX200 million in the ongoing Airtel Initial Public Offering. This was revealed at a press conference held on…

AIRTEL UGANDA IPO: Absa Bank puts its best investment banking foot forward. Meet the 4 key executives advising Airtel on its USD212 million deal 

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StorySeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so it’s been said. Indeed, Absa Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Absa Group, one of Africa’s largest financial institutions, …