Samuel Ssempala, is the Senior Director - Business Development East & Southern Africa at For Afrika.

The Messy, Beautiful Rise of Africa’s Youth

By Samuel Ssempala As we celebrate International Youth Day 2025, my mind goes to the young men and women whose hands are rough from work, whose clothes carry the scent of soil
August 12, 2025
Ogilvy Africa, Ogilvy Africa Network, Vikas Mehta, Scanad Uganda, advertising trends Africa, marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa, cultural change in advertising, technology in marketing, AI in advertising, martech Africa, WPP Open, African advertising agencies, brand communication Africa, marketing technology Uganda, creative agencies Uganda, digital marketing Africa, consumer engagement Africa, advertising innovation Africa, advertising sector trends, agile marketing Africa
Vikas Mehta, Regional CEO of Ogilvy Africa, which includes Scanad Uganda, leads one of the continent’s most innovative and resilient agency networks — blending global expertise with deep local insight to keep Ogilvy and Scanad at the forefront of Africa’s advertising and brand communication landscape.

Q&A: Vikas Mehta on Agility, Innovation, and Reinventing Ogilvy Africa for Advertising’s Next Wave in Sub-Saharan Africa

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
August 11, 2025
William Kayongo, Head of Enterprise Banking at dfcu Bank, explains how the SME Mobi Loan is unlocking real opportunities for Uganda’s entrepreneurs. From flexible, unsecured credit via *240# to deeper client relationships, Kayongo reveals how dfcu is turning data and trust into transformation for small businesses.
William Kayongo, Head of Enterprise Banking at dfcu Bank, unpacks how the SME Mobi Loan is transforming access to finance for Uganda’s small business owners — offering flexible, unsecured credit through *240#, and opening the door to deeper, long-term partnerships that grow with the entrepreneur.

Small Loans, Big Impact: How dfcu Bank’s Mobi Loan is Transforming Lives and Businesses

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
August 7, 2025
For 20 years, Sonia Karamagi Kasagga—now Head of Client Experience at Stanbic Bank Uganda—has grown, led, and transformed within the institution, proving that success isn’t always about moving fast or moving on. In this candid interview, she shares powerful lessons on choosing depth over speed, leading with empathy, and why customer experience is more human than transactional.
20 years, many roles, countless faces — but always the same heart. From marketer to mentor, strategist to storyteller, Sonia Karamagi’s journey at Stanbic Bank Uganda is a beautiful tapestry of growth, grace, and the power of human connection.

20 Years, One Remarkable Stanbic Journey: Sonia Karamagi Kasagga on Growth, Grit, and the Power of Customer Experience

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, shares how
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