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BoU commends Stanbic for innovation, rational lending practices as it marks mother Group’s 160th anniversary

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2022October 15, 2022

The Bank of Uganda – BoU has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for rational lending practices on interest rate for loans, credit cards and lines of credit. Tumubweine Twinemanzi, Executive Director…

Isaac Sekasi Appointed Coca-Cola Beverages’ Commercialization and Business Development Director for Uganda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 12, 2022October 12, 2022

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…

Don Wanyama leads Vision Group’s revenue to reach a record UGX111.4 bn; company bounces back to full-year profitability

The CEO Magazine TeamThe Big StoryOctober 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Vision Group, Uganda’s largest multi-media company, last week released its full-year results for the year ended June 2022, reporting a 36% jump in gross revenue. The industrial-area-based Vision Group reported…

After leading Guinness Nigeria Plc back to profitability and 23 years with Diageo Plc, Baker Magunda to retire this October 

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipThe Big StoryOctober 8, 2022June 8, 2023

After 23 years with Diageo Plc, 16 of them as Chief Executive in various Diageo country operations, Baker Magunda, is retiring from the Group. With over 200 brands and sales in more…

Q&A: Two years of Dorothy Kisaka at KCCA— the wins, the misses, revitalizing a Covid-19 shaken Smart City strategy and why winning the trust of Kampala’s political leadership is key

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipOctober 8, 2022October 8, 2022

For starters, what are your overall comments on the results of the snap poll versus what in your view, the Authority has been able to implement and or achieve in…

Museveni blows hot and cold on Muhoozi’s errant tweets

Nelson NambooleThe Big StoryOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022

President Yoweri Museveni has come out and apologized to Ugandans, Kenyans, and all East Africans over the errant tweets of First son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Muhoozi who was on Tuesday…

An exclusive peek into Kabira Country Club’s renovated rooms and restaurants

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 5, 2022October 9, 2022

Amongst the Bantu people of Uganda, the word, “Kabira” means “Little Forest”. And indeed, this is what Kabira Country Club is― a little forest in the city, an Oasis, in…

We are confident in Sylvia Mulinge’s leadership of MTN Uganda’s Ambition 2025 strategy— Chairman Charles Mbiire

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 4, 2022October 4, 2022

Charles Mbiire, the MTN Uganda Board Chairman and 3rd largest shareholder has assured customers, staff, shareholders and other stakeholders that Sylvia Mulinge, the new Chief Executive Officer is the board’s…

Meet George Arodi, the man who has transformed Uganda Baati, Uganda’s oldest steel company from just a roofing company to a holistic building solutions leader

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 4, 2022October 4, 2022

For starters, tell us about yourself. Who is George Arodi? George is a graduate of the University of Nairobi with work experience spanning several years. I started my career with…

Mulinge Sylvia, MTN Uganda’s new and first female CEO, takes office today

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Mulinge Sylvia, MTN Uganda’s first female Chief Executive Officer, who was appointed in June 2022 has officially started work today. Her tenure started on 1st October, which was a Saturday….