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    Faith, Integrity and the African Marketplace: Can Ethical Entrepreneurs Survive the System? NFT Group’s Elizabeth Ntege’s Story

    March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 0 Shares
    In many African markets, entrepreneurs often face an uncomfortable choice: play by the rules and risk losing opportunities, or bend them and survive. For Elizabeth Ntege, co-founder and chief steward...

    What East Africa’s Senior Executives Are Reading in 2026 — and Why It Matters

    January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 0 Shares
    Frank Molla, Managing Director for Africa at payments giant MDP, is a strong believer that books are quiet mentors and companions that steer leaders toward depth, courage, and beautifully human...

    Keeping Agents Open for Business: Inside the dfcu Weekend Agent Float Loan.

    December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 0 Shares
    Mobile money agents are the engine of Uganda’s everyday economy, and this is most visible on weekends. From Friday evening through Sunday, transaction volumes surge as customers trade, pay, and...

    Zeus The Agency’s Jeffrey Amani: The New Ad Agency Boss Eating the Big Agencies’ Bread

    November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 0 Shares
    Jeffrey Amani: Founder of Zeus The Agency and a Leading Voice in Uganda’s Creative Industry
     Candid and compelling, Amani unpacks the philosophy behind #TheZeusWay—a relentless commitment to speed, quality, and consistency—and reflects on what it takes to lead Gen Z creatives, earn client trust, and...

    Balancing Numbers and People: Inside the Leadership Mind of NSSF’s Stevens Mwanje

    November 14, 2025November 15, 2025 0 Shares
    To understand Stevens Mwanje is to understand the balance between numbers and humanity. A finance professional of 30 years, Mwanje has built a career defined by quiet discipline, strategic clarity,...
    John Chihi, Founder and Lead Consultant at Media Age PR, engaging in moments that reflect his leadership, storytelling, and contributions to Uganda’s public relations industry.

    Media Age PR‘s John Chihi: The Quiet Architect of Uganda’s Modern PR Agencies Industry

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesExecutive ProfilesThe Big StorySeptember 4, 2025September 10, 2025

    From his early media days at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and Nation Media Group to a career-defining Coca-Cola assignment that brought him to Kampala, Chihi recounts the evolution of PR from…

    Adris Kamuli, award-winning co-founder and Managing Director of Maad McCann, discusses his leadership journey, creative excellence, and role in shaping Uganda’s advertising industry through bold campaigns, mentorship, and global-standard branding strategies.

    Adris Kamuli: The MadMan Who Made Maad a Creative Powerhouse

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StorySeptember 3, 2025September 10, 2025

    From creating culturally resonant work for top-tier clients such as MultiChoice (DStv, GOtv), Coca-Cola, UBL , Emirates, Uganda Baati, Ugachick, Pride Bank, Mastercard, Unicef, UNCD and flagship initiatives like the…

    Discover the four-decade creative journey of David Case, the ‘Father’ of modern advertising in Uganda, from hand-painted billboards to AI-driven campaigns, and his vision to make Uganda a continental hub for world-class creative work

    Uganda’s ‘Father’ of Modern Advertising: David Case’s Four-Decade Creative Odyssey

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StorySeptember 1, 2025September 10, 2025

    As founder, partner, and now chairman of multiple agencies within the TBWA\Omnicom Africa network, Case has championed local talent, stood toe-to-toe with multinational giants, and helped establish industry bodies like…

    David Galukande — advertising pioneer, co-founder of QG Saatchi & Saatchi — photographed in various professional and creative settings, reflecting on his career journey, industry awards, leadership in brand storytelling, embrace of MarTech innovation, and commitment to cultural authenticity, adaptability, and client-focused creativity in Uganda’s advertising industry.

    David Galukande: The ‘G’ in QG Saatchi & Saatchi, Who In Many Ways Rewrote Uganda’s Advertising Story

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryAugust 31, 2025September 1, 2025

    Guided by a belief that world-class work could be conceived and executed in Uganda, Galukande helped set a new standard — one rooted in strategic thinking, cultural authenticity, and relentless…

    dfcu Bank’s SME Mobi Loan: A Conversation with William Kayongo, Head of Enterprise Banking at dfcu.

    Brian EmorutCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025

    Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Uganda’s economy. They employ millions, drive innovation, and contribute significantly to national output. Yet, one challenge continues to hold them back:…

    Dialing into the Future: dfcu’s *240# Mobile Banking Platform Explained

    Brian EmorutCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

    dfcu Bank has revamped its *USSD 240# platform, making banking easier, faster, and more inclusive for Ugandans. With no need for smartphones, internet, or airtime, customers can check balances, transfer…

    Unlocking Financial Access: How dfcu’s 240# USSD Platform Is Changing Banking.

    Brian EmorutCEO PerspectivesSponsored ContentAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

    As digital transformation accelerates across financial services, simplicity and accessibility remain the cornerstones of truly inclusive innovation. dfcu Bank’s newly enhanced *240# USSD platform is one such innovation—bringing banking to…

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    Q&A: Vikas Mehta on Agility, Innovation, and Reinventing Ogilvy Africa for Advertising’s Next Wave in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Muhereza Kyamutetera and CEO East Africa MagazineCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025

    We sat down with Vikas Mehta, Regional CEO of Ogilvy Africa, which covers Sub-Saharan Africa and includes Scanad Uganda, to share his perspective on the sector and the trends redefining…

    William Kayongo, Head of Enterprise Banking at dfcu Bank, explains how the SME Mobi Loan is unlocking real opportunities for Uganda’s entrepreneurs. From flexible, unsecured credit via *240# to deeper client relationships, Kayongo reveals how dfcu is turning data and trust into transformation for small businesses.

    Small Loans, Big Impact: How dfcu Bank’s Mobi Loan is Transforming Lives and Businesses

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

    From market traders and Mama Mbogas to digital influencers and small contractors, Kayongo shares how the product is more than just a loan—it’s an invitation to a bigger relationship. He…

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    EXCLUSIVE Q&A | Kenny Fihla: Steering Absa Group Into Its Next Growth Chapter

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryJuly 28, 2025February 24, 2026

    Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak with you. I’ve been following some of the remarks you’ve made since your appointment in June, and one recurring theme that…

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