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East Africa’s Marketing Leaders Shine in Africa CMO 100 Debut, with Sylvia Mulinge Inducted into Hall of Fame

Muhereza KyamuteteraBoards & GovernanceNews & AnalysisMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Eastern Africa has taken a prominent place in Africa’s evolving brand and marketing leadership landscape, with 17 senior marketing leaders from across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia named among the…

Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga Urges Families to Prioritize Health at Ettendo Worship Concert

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The Healthy Heart Foundation (HHF) hosted the Ettendo Worship Concert on Friday, March 27th, at Hotel Africana. The fundraising event, supported by I&M Bank, brought together worshippers, well-wishers, and stakeholders…

Stanbic Bank Powers Police Training in Masindi with UGX100m Solar Lighting Boost

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

In recent years, inadequate lighting has been a major challenge at the Police National Training School Kabalye, affecting evening sessions at the Uganda Police Force’s largest training facility. With thousands…

UNOC Calls for Stronger QHSSE Standards as Sector advances to Oil Production

Brian EmorutEnergy, Oil & GasNews & AnalysisMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) today held a Supplier Development Workshop on Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (QHSSE) requirements at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, bringing together suppliers…

Stanbic Accelerates Uganda’s Digital Future with “Kikole Ku Speedii” Campaign

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled a new campaign, “Kikole Ku Speedii,” aimed at making banking services faster, simpler, and more convenient for its clients and customers. Speaking at the launch,…

I&M Bank Spreads Ramadan Hope with Food Hampers to Families in Gayaza and Bweyogerere

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

On Monday, March 16, I&M Bank extended a gesture of compassion and solidarity by donating Ramadan/Eid hampers to hundreds of vulnerable Muslim families in Gayaza and Bweyogerere. The initiative aimed…

Stanbic Bank Calls on Graduates to Tap into Skills and Financing Opportunities

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Stanbic Bank’s head of personal banking, Israel Arinaitwe, has urged students and recent graduates to actively exploit the youth empowerment initiatives available to sharpen their skills, strengthen their goals, and…

Equity Bank Rwanda Hit by Fraud, Months After Group CEO, James Mwangi’s Integrity Crackdown

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Hardly a few months after Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi declared that the bank had purged “wrong elements” from its ranks in a sweeping integrity crackdown across the regional…

UK Scholarships Unit Head Visits Uganda to Strengthen Chevening and Commonwealth Education Partnerships

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The Head of the UK Scholarships Unit, Dr Emma Hennessey, has concluded a high-impact visit to Uganda aimed at strengthening partnerships that underpin the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes, and…

Africa Loses Over $10 Billion to Breast Cancer as Experts Call for Strategic Investment in Women’s Health

Brian EmorutGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Investing strategically in the health of Africa’s women will unlock billions of dollars in economic growth, save lives, and strengthen communities, according to speakers at Africa Press Day, held in…