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…
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...
Barbara Mutabazi is a ground-breaking innovator dedicated to promoting the economic empowerment of youth, especially girls and women. She does this by encouraging greater youth participation in Uganda’s technology sector, and actively contributing to the budding IT innovation and entrepreneurship sector of the country. She believes that if one builds something people need, they do not have to look for clients as the products markets itself. Mutabazi, therefore, urges people to spot a need and build a solution. That is what she is teaching young people about. She is a co-founder and Director of Hive Colab, a business accelerator and…
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Arthur Ronald Arinaitwe is a teacher by training but a self-taught data analyst at heart. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age, as he ran his first retail business at just 11 years old. He also completed his A-level education independently, a feat only achieved by some. His passion for data analysis led him to start Task Managers Ltd, which was fully incorporated in 2013. He is currently involved in data collection, business intelligence and analytics consulting, and data analytics training with Advanced Microsoft Excel. His company’s mission is to become the premier provider of Business Intelligence (BI)…
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This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is “It’s time to prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace.” What does World Mental Health Day mean to you personally as a leader, and why must businesses recognise it? World Mental Health Day is a timely reminder to reflect on how we are supporting our well-being and that of our families, colleagues, and the community at large. As a leader, it means recognising the role that mental health plays in any business’s overall success and sustainability. In the workplace, we expect our people to give their best, but this cannot happen if they…
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MTN Uganda has announced a leadership transition as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer Somdev Sen’s seven year tenure comes to an end on October 11th. Mr. Sen will assume his new roles in office at MTN Rwanda starting October 14th 2024. While at MTN Uganda, Somdev served with commitment and diligence in three key leadership positions including General Manager Customer Value Management, General Manager Business Intelligent and lastly Chief Marketing Officer. His passion, innovativeness, creativity and purpose to serve the telecom led to the creation and success of MTN Uganda biggest marketing campaigns such as Uganda is Home, MTN Senkyu,…
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As the Chairperson of UBA, please give an overview of the banking sector’s performance in Uganda and how it enhances economic growth and development. The banking sector has been relatively stable, save for the two financial institutions that were closed by the Bank of Uganda, whose closure did not present any systemic risk across the industry. Most of the member Supervised Financial Institutions (SFIs) met the new capital requirements as of 30th June 2024, and three (3) of our members opted to transition to Tier II status as a strategic direction. Deposits increased from UGX34.3 trillion as of June 2023…
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Housing and sustainable urbanisation formed a crucial part of our National Development Plan. How is the Housing Finance Bank supporting this initiative? Housing Finance Bank has been a leader in mortgage provision for 57 years, consistently strengthening our position in this space. We recognise that housing is a crucial element of the National Development Plan and aims to contribute immensely to a higher household income and employment for sustainable socio-economic transformation. We have contributed over UGX60bn in dividends and UGX51bn in taxes, financed over 7,500 homes, financed over 8,400 women-led businesses, launched a Microfinance unit to increase financial inclusion, partnered…
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Over the last 14 years, through innovative campaigns, educational programs, and youth-led initiatives, Nabimanya has triggered a wave of awareness and sparked a much-needed conversation among the youth about sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). He is an accomplished filmmaker who has been the Executive Producer on three projects thus far, namely: Kyaddala (It’s Real) – a TV series focusing on the real-life social issues that affect young people across Africa and their attempts to overcome those issues; When You Become Me – a Cannes Film Festival-nominated film raising awareness about societal issues, and particularly those affecting persons living with…
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Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, announced today that it has appointed Joanita Mukasa Menya its Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda. She assumes office effective September 1st 2024. She replaces Johan Grobbelaar who leaves to take on a new role within the Vivo Energy Group. The company said in a statement that under Johan Grobbelaar’s leadership, “Vivo Energy Uganda solidified its market-leadership position by expanding the Shell service stations network, launching sustainability projects, and driving innovation in its services”. “His commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction has been a driving force…
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Tomorrow, Thursday, 29th August 2024, at Kilungu, Nunguni in Makueni County, Kenya, one of the greatest admen in Uganda’s communications and marketing industry will be laid to rest. Frank Muthusi (1983-2024), who until his death was the Group CEO of fireworks Advertising Group⏤ one of Uganda’s five most prominent advertising agencies, died in the late evening of Monday, 19th August 2024. He succumbed to intracerebral haemorrhage⏤ bleeding into the brain tissue. According to medical experts, intracerebral haemorrhage is the second most common cause of stroke (15-30% of strokes) and the most deadly. Frank Muthusi was 41 years. Despite being…
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In a move that sparked widespread controversy, the Kenyan government recently announced a $2.047 billion deal with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., an Indian conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani, to expand and operate the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for 30 years. The deal, known as a “build, operate, transfer” agreement, would see Adani invest in upgrading the airport’s infrastructure, including constructing a new passenger terminal, improving taxiways, and potentially building a second runway. The agreement was approved by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) despite experts advising the government to put out a public tender for the expansion project. Instead, the…
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