Thought Leadership

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,…

MTN Mobile Money: Bridging the gap between Ugandans and financial services

Jemima Kariuki-NjugunaCompany NewsThought LeadershipNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Uganda is embracing the digital age, and the fintech sector is growing rapidly, transforming how people access financial services. At the forefront of this change is MTN Mobile Money (U)…

Bridging the digital divide: A new era for Uganda’s education — Writes Bryan Mbasa

Brian EmorutTechnology & InnovationThought LeadershipNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Last month, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the ICT Minister, announced an exciting and ambitious plan to set up computer labs in all public secondary schools across Uganda. This initiative, revealed during…

Innovative Financing: How dfcu Bank is supporting Uganda’s SMEs to thrive 

Paul MurungiThought LeadershipOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

By William Kayongo Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Uganda’s economy, contributing significantly to job creation, innovation, and economic growth. According to the Uganda Investment Authority, SMEs…

Thought Leadership: Building brand equity by delivering customer solutions

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipWomen In LeadershipOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

By Damallie Nalukwago   What is little understood generally is the importance of operations in brand building. The perception seems to be that brand building is about logos and fancy advertising….

Stop Fixing Entrepreneurs, Fix the System – CK Japheth

CK JaphethThought LeadershipOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

At 62 years of independence, Uganda stands on the shoulders of dreamers. These are not just the freedom fighters of the past, but the modern-day entrepreneurs—bold, relentless, and driven by…

Financial independence for women is a catalyst to solving the ESG equation

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipWomen In LeadershipOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Two key words have taken the corporate world by storm; Sustainability and ESG (Environment Social Governance). Many organizations globally are working towards attaining sustainability certifications by implementing environmentally friendly practices…

Mukono’s Garbage ‘Gift’ — A New Perspective

Brian EmorutThought LeadershipOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Is there a planned demonstration over the so-called “garbage problem” in Katikolo village? Let me offer an alternative approach. First, a story about East and West Germany during the Cold…

OPINION⎮ The warmth and friendliness of Ugandan people⏤ an untapped tourism asset, and the role of tourism in creating holistic peace

Jan SadekNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Tourism is one of my favourite topics as EU Ambassador to Uganda. Together with coffee, renewable energy, and some others, it has very positive connotations—and also synergies. Who cannot be…

OPINION: People-centric Leadership as a Competitive Advantage

Paul MurungiThought LeadershipWomen In LeadershipSeptember 27, 2024September 28, 2024

By Doreen A. Muhangazi In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape worldwide, the caliber of Human Capital in any given organization has become pivotal to its success.  Collectively, Human Capital refers…