CEO Perspectives

A candid conversation with Wim, MTN Uganda’s ex-CEO on his 6 years running Uganda’s largest company—the highs and lows; the wins and misses and lessons learnt

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsCEO PerspectivesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipAugust 2, 2022June 27, 2023

For starters, can you share with us your overall assessment of your performance- where you found the company and where you leave it now? I officially joined MTN Uganda on the 1st of August 2016 and have done three, two-year terms in the position. In terms of business performance, if you compare the number of subscribers, we are now almost…

Q&A: Would you pay USD5,000 to have a rhino named after you? Rajiv Ruparelia talks about the Ruparelia Group’s latest efforts to conserve rhinos and why they named a newly-born rhino, Rae Ruparelia

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsThe Big StoryDecember 17, 2020August 27, 2024

Give us a brief background about the Ruparelia Foundation and its conservation work. My name is Rajiv Ruparelia, one of the trustees of the Ruparelia Foundation. The Foundation mainly participates…

Without a doubt, Uganda is on a steady path towards creating lasting value, as we journey to first oil– Petroleum Authority of Uganda’s Ernest Rubondo

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020

First, for the uninitiated, what exactly is the role of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda? What does regulating and monitoring the petroleum sector to create lasting value entail? How exactly…

Q&A: Nevin Bradford’s plan to treat losses, restore profitability and heal shareholder dividends thirst at CiplaQCI

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StorySeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020

Give us an overview of CIPLAQCIL to date. How healthy is the business? The business is sound with excellent future prospects for growth and development. Its facility is one of the few…

THE BUSINESS OF DEEJAYING: On the ones and twos with DJ KasBaby, probably, Uganda’s most sought-after Deejay

theceomaCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryAugust 28, 2020August 28, 2020

When did you decide to pursue a deejaying career & how did you get started? I was in my second year at my IT job in 2014 and I was…

Q&A: Uganda’s Insurance Industry is very solid; to withstand Covid-19 shocks — Insurance Regulator’s Alhaj Kaddunabbi

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryAugust 24, 2020September 14, 2020

Uganda’s insurance industry has grown quite significantly, nearly touching the UGX1 trillion in premiums mark in 2019- what are some of the key highlights of this growth? First of all,…

IT CAN BE: Stanbic’s role in supporting businesses during COVID-19

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020

You recently cut your prime lending rate to 16 percent, for the second time this year. This is a rather unexpected move, given the probable likelihood of increased Non-Performing Loans…

NWSC to Customers: Prioritise Payment of Water Bills to Enable us Continue Giving Services

CEO ReporterCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsMay 13, 2020May 14, 2020

How is NWSC coping with Covid-19 pandemic? It is a tough time that requires innovation and resilience to navigate through the challenges presented by Covid-19. As you know, water is…

Spray locusts before they can fly – experts

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsThought LeadershipMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

What is your opinion on the locust invasion across the eastern Africa region? The current locust invasion in the eastern Africa region is one of the most serious occurrences in…

From Saul to Paul? A candid conversation with Andrew Mwenda about his new-found love for Museveni, his contempt for the opposition and several other issues

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Andrew Mwenda is one person who is loved and hated in equal Andrew Mwenda is one person who is loved and hated in equal measure. Everyone has a different view…