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INTERVIEW: Meet Thomas Kamphuis (43), probably the youngest ever CEO of Nile Breweries- AB InBev’s US$250 million a year beer business in Uganda

It is now slightly over three years since AB InBev took over from SABMiller in Uganda. What has been happening? What has changed? How strong are you now as a business compared

January 17, 2020

by Muhereza Kyamutetera

PUTTING MONEY WHERE THE CUSTOMERS’ MOUTHS AND EARS ARE: How Airtel Uganda’s V.G Somasekhar is wrestling back Airtel’s leadership position; one mast and one SIM card at a time

First of all, let us start with a review of 2019. How would you summarise it in terms of the industry and for Airtel Uganda in particular? I think 2019 has been a year of investment? In 2019, Airtel invested

January 17, 2020

by Muhereza Kyamutetera

Doris Akol’s mission 2020/25: Increase taxpayer morale so they contribute UGX28.3 trillion by 2024/25. But what will it take?

I know that in October you completed about 5 years as a Commissioner General You had

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rajiv Ruparelia comes of age, turns 30 years; talks about managing a $1 billion family empire and his plans to become East Africa’s largest cannabis exporter

At 30 years, you are probably one of few if not the only CEO of over

Educated in Cameroon and the UK, with a law degree from the University of Yaoundé, a master’s from the London School of Economics, and a doctorate in commercial arbitration, Dr Elombi brings legal, academic, and institutional depth to the role.

Who is George Elombi, the New Afreximbank President?

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

June 30, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·C-Suite Leadership

Michael Jjingo is the General Manager Commercial Banking at Centenary Bank.

STANDING: Why Our Primary School Teachers May Just Outlive Us All — Writes Michael Jjingo

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 were already

June 30, 2025

Succession: How Petua and Joseline Kateeba Transformed Crest Foam into a Manufacturing Powerhouse

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

June 27, 2025

Executive Profiles·The Big Story

George William Kiyingi is the Head of Agent Banking and Fintech Distribution, PostBank Uganda

How Wendi Wallet is Powering PDM’s Last Mile Cash Delivery

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 transformation is

June 26, 2025

Thought Leadership

Jane Karuku, East Africa Breweries Limited Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

EABL GROUP MD & CEO Jane Karuku Appointed Board Member to Kenya Private Sector Alliance

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… This Is

June 25, 2025

East Africa·Women In Leadership

Paul Russo Elected Chairperson of Kenya Bankers Association, Succeeding John Gachora

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 representing the

June 23, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·C-Suite Leadership

Tina Wamala, the Immediate Past President of PRAU

The Defining Moment After the Oath

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 what they

June 23, 2025

Positives and Missed Opportunities in the FY 2025/26 National Budget

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 through Commercial

June 19, 2025

Thought Leadership

Gloria Ssuuna Namutebi – Senior Manager, Vehicle & Asset Finance, dfcu Bank

How dfcu Bank is Powering Uganda’s Asset ownership revolution.

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 generational wealth.

June 18, 2025

Thought Leadership

CEOs SHAPING TANZANIA: Manish Govindji, CEO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

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June 17, 2025

C-Suite Leadership·East Africa·Lists & Rankings

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