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 today’s economy, owning a productive asset; a vehicle, a motorcycle, or a piece of machinery, is more than a convenience. It’s a catalyst for financial independence, business growth, and…
Your leadership has always been anchored in faith. Could you share with us how you practically integrate God into your daily leadership decisions—whether at work, in consulting, or in life?…
More and more leaders are openly acknowledging the role of faith and prayer in their daily lives and leadership journeys. I’ve also seen you share reflections around this especially on…
How has faith influenced your leadership style at Knight Frank Uganda? My faith is the foundation of my leadership style – it shapes how I define success and how I…
In Uganda’s high-failure SME landscape, where most small businesses don’t make it past their fifth year, Victoria Basemera, founder of Extreme Little Stars Limited, has not only survived but grown…
Herman Kasekende was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania in June 2022. Prior to this appointment, Herman served as CEO of Standard…
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If you spend enough time in boardrooms, tech forums, or even on X (formerly Twitter), you’ve probably heard this question thrown around: Is USSD still relevant in 2025? It’s a…
Philip Besimire is the CEO, Vodacom Tanzania, a role he has held since October 2022. In his own words, he is committed to “Meeting the needs of my employees, customers,…
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By 2005, Uganda’s telecom sector had firmly matured. With a compound annual growth rate of above 15%, it had set the stage rolling to overtake banking as one of the fastest-growing sectors. The sector also presented vast opportunities to a country whose growth had slowed in the late 2000s. Thus, it was a highly competitive sector that attracted some of the best brains, employing a mix of local and expatriate talent, who would later become the face of the telecom sector and set the stage for future growth and innovation. As Uganda marks 30 years since the launch of the…
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