Uganda’s leadership pipeline is under pressure, not necessarily because the country lacks talent, but because the best talent is increasingly mobile, globally competitive, and more selective than ever before. In…
KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa have formally marked the conclusion of Ignatius Sehoole’s tenure as CEO KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa, honoring a leader whose stewardship...
When Soumendra Sahu took over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Uganda in December 2024, he stepped into one of the most competitive, politically sensitive, and fast-evolving…
The cardiology specialist on courage, focus, introverted leadership and finding her ikigai In this instalment of our Letters to My Younger Self series, Dr. Amanda Kamatamu Mbonye reflects on a…
At a glance, the careers of Uganda’s leading executives appear polished, intentional and perfectly sequenced. The kind of journeys young professionals imagine when they picture success. But behind the confidence…
In the second instalment of our Letters to My Younger Self series, Jackie Namara, a Chartered Marketer, reflects on a life and career that has spanned more than 25 years across financial services, FMCG, telecoms, education, and health. She is a corporate governance expert, seasoned board director, mentor, and co-founder of SugarCUBES. Today, she is recognised as one of Uganda’s most influential strategy and marketing leaders. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK), a certified Company Director (IOD UK), and a trainer with the Learning & Performance Institute. Her imprint is woven across some of Uganda’s…
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda last evening hosted the 9th Edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards at the Kampala Serena Hotel, celebrating…
In a surprise move, global beverage giant Diageo plc has announced the immediate departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Debra Crew, two years after officially taking the helm. The decision,…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) shareholders have appointed Dr George Elombi as the next president and chairman. The appointment marks a pivotal leadership transition as the continent’s premier trade finance bank seeks to become a $250 billion financial powerhouse over the next decade. Dr Elombi, a Cameroonian and long-serving executive within the bank, will officially take over in September 2025, succeeding Professor Benedict Oramah, whose tenure since 2015 saw Afreximbank expand its balance sheet, influence, and mandate. Elombi becomes the fourth president of the bank since its founding in 1993. The announcement, made during the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting, comes…
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In a notable leadership shift within Kenya’s financial services sector, KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo has been elected Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body…
Your leadership has always been anchored in faith. Could you share with us how you practically integrate God into your daily leadership decisions—whether at work, in consulting, or in life?…
More and more leaders are openly acknowledging the role of faith and prayer in their daily lives and leadership journeys. I’ve also seen you share reflections around this especially on…
Herman Kasekende was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania in June 2022. Prior to this appointment, Herman served as CEO of Standard…
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Philip Besimire is the CEO, Vodacom Tanzania, a role he has held since October 2022. In his own words, he is committed to “Meeting the needs of my employees, customers,…
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