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Musevenomics at a Crossroads: Uganda Urged to Fix Economic Gaps to Unlock Growth

CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025

Uganda’s economic model, widely known as “Musevenomics,” is facing a pivotal test, as stakeholders at the Musevenomics Conference 2025 called for bold reforms to address persistent gaps that threaten to…

Meet Fabian Kasi, Annet Nakawunde, and Veronicah Namagembe: Uganda’s Banking Legends

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025

Homegrown leaders are reshaping Uganda’s financial sector—one institution at a time. Fabian Kasi, Annet Nakawunde, and Veronicah Namagembe have each led their banks for over a decade, driving remarkable growth,…

Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego: The Praying Governor and His Vision for the Bank of Uganda

CEO East Africa MagazineExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

In what is likely his first in-depth public interview since his appointment as Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU) on February 10, 2025, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego—calm, collected, and quietly…

6 CEOs Powering Uganda’s Most Remarkable Bank Turnarounds

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

The banking sector has posted resilient growth over the past five years, despite macroeconomic pressures, digital disruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic as well as regulatory reforms.  From 2019 to 2024,…

From Power Lines to Refugee Aid: What Uganda Stands to Lose in Germany Rift

CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

A growing diplomatic rift between Uganda and Germany threatens to cast a shadow over critical development projects, ranging from refugee support to energy infrastructure.  The fallout, which stems from escalating…

The Digital Safari: How Tech Innovations are Reshaping Uganda’s Tourism

Trevor LutaloDestinations & HotelsFood, Wine & Fine DiningHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

International and domestic tourists heavily rely on technology to book their travel from transport to accommodation. For decades, Uganda’s tourism sector has been a vital contributor to the national economy,…

Nile Breeze Bamboo Lodge: Serving Authentic Murchison Falls Experience

Trevor LutaloDestinations & HotelsFood, Wine & Fine DiningHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Sprung up on the banks of the world’s longest river – the Nile – on the fringes of Kabalega Falls National Park, also known as Murchison Falls National Park, is…

Damali Ssali Appointed GAIN Uganda’s New Country Director

Paul MurungiExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

Damali Ssali has been appointed as the new Country Director for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in Uganda. GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in…

Citi Bank Uganda: Profitable but Shrinking – Can Sarah Arapta Reverse the Slide as Her 10-Year Milestone Approaches?

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Citibank Uganda closed the 2024 financial year with a net profit after tax of UGX 71.9 billion, up from UGX 68.3 billion in 2023. This performance secured the bank’s position…

Board Governance and Succession in East Africa: A Conversation with LEAD CEO Trevor Ariho

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

To unpack the complex intersection of leadership, governance, and organizational resilience, CEO East Africa Magazine’s Paul Murungi sat down with Trevor Ariho, Chief Executive Officer of the League of East…