Thought Leadership

Rotary Africa Peace Concert: For the Love of Peace and Music

Brian EmorutGlobal NewsThought LeadershipDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

By PDG Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa We all dream of a peaceful Uganda, a peaceful East Africa and a very much more peaceful Africa. Despite many years of prayers, dreams, and…

Reimagining the Role of Ambassadors & High Commissioners in Economic Diplomacy

George ArodiPolitics & GovermentThought LeadershipDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

On a warm May afternoon in 2007, during a critical dialogue between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the late Hon. David Nalo,…

THE 4TH ANNUAL PEACE CONCERT: How Rotary is empowering communities through peacebuilding

Emmanuel KatongoleBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryThought LeadershipNovember 28, 2024November 28, 2024

In a world where conflict still undermines development, the Rotary Peace Centre at Makerere University is a beacon of hope and transformation. This Centre, the first of its kind in…

Is your business ready for the digital age? Demystifying digitisation for Uganda’s SMEs—Michael Mukasa

CEO East Africa MagazineTechnology & InnovationThought LeadershipNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving inclusive socio-economic growth across Africa. These businesses are foundational to national economies and significantly contribute to equitable development. Uganda,…

2024 INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY: The world needs and should support building more positive male role models 

Oscar MuwangaThe Big StoryThought LeadershipNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

The 2024 International Men’s Day offers us an opportunity to once again turn our attention towards men by recognising and celebrating their contributions to their families, communities and workplaces.  This…

The Problem With “Do What You Love” In Career Guidance

John MusiimeBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 17, 2024November 17, 2024

In response to a recent question from one of the law students at Bibi Rukwenje’s Boundless Minds conversation, I realised I had not fully addressed why I find the advice…

Thought Leadership: The Role Blockchain can play in Driving Financial Inclusion

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsThought LeadershipNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

By Francis Lutalo The banking industry is facing unprecedented times with the need to adapt faster to emerging technology to serve the ever-changing client needs.  Faced with competition from other…

Africa Rising: Coming from a tough 2023, what opportunities must you keep your eyes on?

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsThought LeadershipNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

The last 24 months have been some of the most volatile and unpredictable for several African markets. From steep currency fluctuations, persistent inflationary pressures and oscillations in consumer expenditure. There…

HERE FOR GOOD: Celebrating Purple Tuesday by fostering Supplier Diversity for Disability Inclusion

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

As part of our disability commitment, with inclusion as a key differentiator, Standard Chartered Bank continues to partner with Purple Tuesday, a global social movement to advocate and champion the…

Balancing oil development and conservation in Uganda’s Albertine Graben—Writes Ali Ssekatawa

Ali SsekatawaThought LeadershipNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024

The discovery of commercial oil and gas reserves in Uganda’s pristine Albertine Graben presents both an opportunity and a challenge. This ecologically rich region, home to unique wildlife, natural habitats,…