By RTN Kalikumutima Deo There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning. The recent tightening of United…
Over the past four decades, a generation of entrepreneurs, professionals, farmers, and property owners has built significant wealth. As this generation retires or passes on, the challenge facing families is…
By Denise Kayiraba Across East Africa, institutions are operating in an environment that appears familiar on the surface but has fundamentally shifted underneath. Markets are expanding, regulatory frameworks are tightening,…
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has appointed Ms. Stella Rusine Ntez as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval, marking a leadership transition that blends continuity with…
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 how brands communicate with consumers. There’s a perception in the market that larger agencies lack agility and become disconnected from local realities. What are your thoughts on this sentiment? Attaining a large scale is the reality of a few and an ambition of several agencies in our region. Becoming big is a milestone in an organisation’s journey, not their business model. For example, if you’re a car company and you…
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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 explains how dfcu is using data and intentionality to walk with entrepreneurs on their growth journey, from hustle to stability and scale. He also tackles common banking misconceptions, shares insights into how SMEs can build better financial profiles and issues a powerful call: don’t run from your bank—partner with it. This is a conversation about real impact, inclusive access, and financial solutions that meet entrepreneurs where they are. To begin…
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How does one remain relevant, energised, and impactful for two decades in the same institution? In this candid conversation with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Executive Editor, Muhereza Kyamutetera, Sonia Karamagi,…
For decades, the name Gordon Babala Kasibante Wavamunno has been synonymous with entrepreneurship in Uganda. He is a self-made mogul whose business empire spans transport, real estate, publishing, media, manufacturing,…
By Michael Jjingo Feeling distracted? Welcome to the club; no, not the elite one you can’t afford, but the global association of hardworking professionals battling a tsunami of alerts, pings,…
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…
In Uganda’s fast-moving economy, access to affordable credit remains a major challenge, especially for individuals and SMEs operating in the informal sector. dfcu Bank is addressing this gap through the…
Describing herself as a “wartime General”, Ugandan-born Kaggwa brings to the role a deep rooting in agency operations and finance having spent over two decades within global agency networks like…
Describing herself as a hands-on leader with a bias for action, Wangechi brings a rare blend of commercial acumen and cultural empathy to the table. She speaks the language of…
Absa Bank has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of two seasoned professionals—Hassan Saleh, Managing Director of MultiChoice Uganda, and Gloria Byamugisha, Group Chief Human Resource Officer at Dangote Cement. The two have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors, in a move set to strengthen the bank’s governance and drive its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. The new appointments, announced on Thursday, bring to the board a combined wealth of expertise in commercial leadership, digital transformation, and human capital development across regional and international markets. “We are pleased to welcome Hassan and Gloria to the Board of…
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