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 Uganda’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape, where the promise of entrepreneurship often ends at the gates of gender inequality, dfcu Bank is quietly building a new gateway—one designed not just for access, but for ascent. Through its Women in Business (WiB) program, the Bank is betting big on a simple but profound idea: unlocking the potential of women entrepreneurs isn’t just good ethics—it’s sound economics. Uganda continues to grapple with structural constraints that stifle small businesses – credit bottlenecks, limited market access, and a large informal economy. Thus, the vision behind the dfcu Women in Business Program is both timely and…
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Behind every billion-shilling leap in revenue, every surge in subscriber numbers, and every bold Fintech innovation at MTN Uganda is more than just strategy—it’s a story of people. A story of a sharp, diverse, and execution-driven leadership team that has turned ambition into action and growth into dominance. This is the powerhouse behind the performance. This is The Yellow Machine. MTN Uganda has long been a dominant force in the country’s telecom sector, but over the past two years, the company has entered a new era of accelerated and multidimensional growth, powered by a dynamic Executive Committee and the transformative…
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) shareholders have appointed Dr George Elombi as the next president and chairman. The appointment marks a pivotal leadership transition as the continent’s premier trade finance bank seeks to become a $250 billion financial powerhouse over the next decade. Dr Elombi, a Cameroonian and long-serving executive within the bank, will officially take over in September 2025, succeeding Professor Benedict Oramah, whose tenure since 2015 saw Afreximbank expand its balance sheet, influence, and mandate. Elombi becomes the fourth president of the bank since its founding in 1993. The announcement, made during the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting, comes…
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Long before Fitbits told us to stand every hour, before standing desks were considered “progressive,” and well before HR sent emails about posture and back health, our primary school teachers…
In Uganda’s manufacturing landscape, where few family businesses live to see a second generation, the story of Crest Foam is a rare and remarkable show of resilience, reinvention, and a powerful mother-daughter partnership. Crest Foam sits on the eastern edge of Kampala, nestled between other factories and warehouses in the Ntinda Industrial Area. It is a quiet giant that hums to life every morning with rolls of flexible foam gliding down production lines. And for every mattress produced, another Ugandan family, somewhere across the country, gets to sleep on a product born from one family’s resilience. But behind the rise…
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By George William Kiyingi In Uganda’s bold ambition to eradicate poverty and foster prosperity at the grassroots, the Parish Development Model (PDM) stands out as a transformative framework. Yet, no…
East Africa Breweries Limited Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Jane Karuka has been appointed to the Board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). Taking to the LinkedIn…
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In a notable leadership shift within Kenya’s financial services sector, KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo has been elected Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body…
I solemnly swear……… is a defining moment for any leader who has vied for a post and they are now ready to take on the leadership mantle and start implementing…
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Honorable Matia Kasiaja recently read the budget speech for financial year 2025/26. The theme for the budget is Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy…
