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…
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…
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,…
Banking has evolved from long queues and endless paperwork to something you can do in seconds, anytime, anywhere. dfcu Bank is leading that digital revolution with two powerful tools, that...
In his first 100 days at the helm of marketing the Uganda Tourism Board, Francis Nyende has injected new energy, strategy, and partnerships into the “Explore Uganda” brand. With landmark...
Describe the UG DevSummit for us.The first-ever software developers’ conference in Uganda is called the UG DevSummit. That basically means that we’re attempting to organise a learning, networking, and social meeting for software developers. This conference has been organised because Refactory has trained over 600 individuals throughout the previous five years. But one thing we observed was that these people don’t have access to a forum where they can keep learning. Everyone is on their own, and various activities are taking place everywhere.On the other hand, our neighbours deliberately host these get-togethers so they may observe the direction the business…
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As the I&M Group celebrates 50 years of building this strong foundation and looks forward to the future with optimism, Dr. Ketan Morjaria, who is also a shareholder and Director at I&M Bank Uganda recounts the bank’s past and shares key insights on how the bank is investing and evolving into a reputable and vibrant player in Uganda’s financial services industry. What inspired you to start Orient Bank⏤ there were many other ways you could have invested. What was your vision at the time? What did you want to achieve? In the 1990’s I was involved in the trading business…
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In an interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera, the CEO East Africa Magazine’s Executive Editor, Robin Bairstow, the I&M Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer, confirms that two and a half years later, these promises have been delivered, creating a solid foundation on which a vibrant and digital-first sturdy future is being built. Q: For starters, for those who don’t know you well, talk about yourself and your management style. A: I am a banking executive with three decades of experience across three continents. I’ve been able to mix and immerse myself in several diverse cultures, which has always been something that I’ve…
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The banking industry has evolved since the bank’s inception in 1964. How has dfcu Bank adapted to these changes? The financial sector and banking industry have undergone major transformations that range from technological advancements to regulatory changes. By embracing innovation, being prepared for our customers’ needs and prioritising the professional development of our staff, we have created a powerful, locally relevant brand that continues to deliver on our brand purpose and customer promise. The advancement of technology across all spheres of life has altered the way individuals and businesses do their banking. We are more equipped than ever to streamline…
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Ahead of the fintech’s 3rd anniversary, CEO East Africa Magazine’s Executive Editor, Muhereza Kyamutetera, spoke to Richard Yego as well as Jemima Kariuki-Njuguna, the Chief Product Officer; Stephen Mutana, the Chief of Strategy and Stakeholder Management, Sarah Bateta Okwi the Chief Financial Officer and Alex Wekoye, the Chief Commercial Officer, about the unstoppable omnipresent platform of platforms that MTN MoMo is becoming. As mentioned above, 2023 marks the second full year of MTN MoMo’s existence as a standalone fintech as well as two years since you joined the company as its first substantive CEO. Can you share an overview of…
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Allan Mafabi is not all just talk. He is practical too. He has grown Britam Insurance tenfold in 10 years and is now eyeing the top. In this interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera, the Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine, he shares his story, lessons learnt, inspirations, fears and hopes. I am sure very many have different ways they look at you- but as a person, how do you describe yourself? What is your leadership/management style? I look at myself as somebody who is very goal-oriented; somebody who is very focused on what I want to achieve. Somebody who is…
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For those who do not know you, tell us about yourself and your career background. How do you describe yourself? I consider myself a Global East African⏤ born in Uganda, raised in Tanzania and Kenya; lived and worked in Canada, South Africa and now Rwanda. I have spent more than 15 years in the Financial sector in Rwanda, NCBA Bank being my fourth bank, but the first as a CEO. I co-founded Women in Finance Rwanda, which we launched in 2023. As an honourable compliment to my journey, I was recently appointed the 2nd Vice Chair of the Rwanda Bankers…
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With key growth in other investments, Equity Bank registered an 11.1% growth in assets- from UGX3.374 trillion to UGX3.748 trillion- a growth of UGX374.1 billion. This allowed the bank to move from being Uganda’s 4th largest bank by assets to the 3rd largest. The bank also held steady its 4th position in total income. In this interview with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Muhereza Kyamutetera, Anthony Kituuka, the Bank’s Managing Director, contextualises the Bank’s 2023 performance and reassures stakeholders that the bank remains steadfast in its commitment to the holistic transformation of our home Uganda and Africa, as outlined in the…
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Otoa is now leaving Stanbic Business Incubator Ltd to take up a new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer role at the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)⏤ a wholly government of Uganda-owned company that runs the government’s commercial interests in the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sectors. He joins UNOC just in time- as the country ramps up activities towards first oil, but also amidst a thickening anti-fossils energy transition agenda, itself oiled by climate change. He is however not an outsider in the mainstream oil and gas business, having been, between September 2013 – June 2018, the Public Affairs…
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Hosted by the esteemed CEO of CivSource Africa, Jacqueline Asiimwe, this platform brings to life the diverse stories of revered personalities like Mama Rhoda Kalema, Dr. Miria Matembe, James Tumusiime, Alex Mukulu, and more. With meticulous attention to storytelling and inspiration, each episode intricately weaves interviews, recollections, and expert commentary, delving deep into the essence of these unique lives. Beyond recounting histories, the podcast illuminates the challenges, triumphs, and wisdom of its subjects. Complementing the auditory journey, an E-book will immortalize these stories in written form. Distributed across major platforms like Spotify, Bullhorn, Anchor, and CivSource Africa’s YouTube channel, the…
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