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…
Godfrey, DTB Uganda has often been described as a bank built on stability, strong capital, and purposeful growth. Can you walk us through how the bank has navigated 2024 in…
Homegrown leaders are reshaping Uganda’s financial sector—one institution at a time. Fabian Kasi, Annet Nakawunde, and Veronicah Namagembe have each led their banks for over a decade, driving remarkable growth,…
In what is likely his first in-depth public interview since his appointment as Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU) on February 10, 2025, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego—calm, collected, and quietly…
Damali Ssali has been appointed as the new Country Director for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in Uganda. GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle malnutrition by working with governments, businesses and civil society. Damali is a bold and visionary leader with over 18 years of executive-level experience at the intersection of financial services, trade facilitation, private sector development, and innovation in Africa. As GAIN’s new Country Director in Uganda, she brings a unique combination of strategic insight, global expertise, and deep commitment to inclusive development. Her professional journey began in the…
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To unpack the complex intersection of leadership, governance, and organizational resilience, CEO East Africa Magazine’s Paul Murungi sat down with Trevor Ariho, Chief Executive Officer of the League of East…
Earlier this month, Pride Microfinance Limited, Uganda’s largest Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institution (MDI), officially transitioned into a Tier II banking institution, earning the regulatory nod to operate as Pride Bank Limited. The milestone, confirmed by the Bank of Uganda in November 2024 through the granting of a Class 5 Credit Institution License, ushers Pride into the formal banking arena, widening its service offerings and deepening its reach. But behind the headlines, there is one story that has not been told enough — the story of Namagembe Veronicah Gladys, the woman who has led Pride from a modest MDI into one of…
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Dorothy N. Kabugo is a Partner in Ortus Advocates’ Corporate Commercial team. She has over 18 years of experience. She is highly skilled in handling commercial transactions including advising on corporate…
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With over 21 years of experience as a tax practitioner, Ms. Nambi boasts of an extensive understanding of tax laws and regulations as well as practice. Rebecca Proscovia Nambi is a…
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Andrew Ssekamwa, who was appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Movit Products Limited in September 2024, has exited the role after just seven months, deepening concerns around executive turnover at the personal care giant. His departure is the latest in a series of high-level exits that have raised questions about talent retention, leadership alignment, and the company’s internal culture. According to inside sources familiar with the development, Ssekamwa’s exit was the result of “incompatibility with the role,” although the company has not issued an official statement on the matter. The source declined to elaborate on whether this was due to…
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Dennis Asiimwe (DA): Morning, Edgar. I have often wondered – would the honorary term ‘Senior Counsel’ be accurately applied when addressing you? Edgar Tabaro (ET): {Laughing into his coffee} The…
