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…
In a surprise move, global beverage giant Diageo plc has announced the immediate departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Debra Crew, two years after officially taking the helm. The decision,…
Let’s start with the obvious. Africa has energy: sun, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. But having the resource does not necessarily mean having the electricity. Because energy doesn’t flow on…
Over 50% of Uganda’s GDP is attributed to the informal sector (UBOS 2024 Census Report). It is therefore inevitable that financial institutions have to tap into it to sell their…
A Leader Among the People As the sun dipped below the horizon on July 14, 2025, President Yoweri Museveni entered Kampala, marking the grand finale of his nationwide Parish Development…
Uganda has lost one of its most eminent legal scholars and outspoken guardians of the Constitution. Justice George Wilson Kanyeihamba, a retired Supreme Court Judge, renowned academic, human rights advocate, and constitutional lawyer, passed away on July 14th, 2025. He leaves behind a monumental legacy spanning more than five decades in public service, jurisprudence, and thought leadership. Born on August 11, 1939, in the rolling hills of Kinaba in Kinkizi District, Kanyeihamba was the eleventh and last child of Zakaliya Bafwokworora and Kyenda Malyamu Kyakundwa. His early life was humble, shaped by the rhythms of rural Uganda and anchored in…
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In a bold strategic move that underscores the intensifying competition in East Africa’s telecom sector, MTN Uganda has appointed Sylvia Elsheikh—formerly Chief Marketing Officer at Airtel Zambia—as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective 14th July 2025. The move, seen as a calculated poaching and talent acquisition from rival Airtel Group, signals MTN’s renewed aggressive push to sharpen its competitive edge and deepen its market dominance in Uganda’s dynamic telecom landscape. She replaces Somdev Sen, who has served the role with distinction, and is currently serving as MTN Rwanda’s Chief Consumer and Digital Officer under the wings of Ali Monzer…
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In a landscape where many women battle cultural barriers, limited access to capital, and systemic challenges, some rise—not just for themselves, but for entire communities. One such woman is Nakanwagi…
Last week, I was privileged to facilitate a workshop organised by TrustAfrica and Solidaridad for Women-led Tea Enterprises in Uganda held at Crane Resort, Ishaka – Bushenyi between 18th and…
On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, unveiled a UGX 72.3 trillion budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a robust 7% economic growth despite global uncertainties. With agriculture…
When you joined Ecobank Uganda in September 2021, what was the mandate given to you, and how did you envision transforming the bank? Looking back, how has that initial vision…
