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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

Kate K. Kiiza, dfcu Bank Chief Finance Officer.

Leadership, Innovation & Women’s Empowerment: Kate K. Kiiza’s Journey of Impact at dfcu Bank

Kate K. Kiiza has built a remarkable career in Uganda’s financial sector, driven by resilience, vision, and purpose. With over 18 years in finance, she has played a key role in dfcu

March 29, 2025

Thought Leadership·Women In Leadership

Esther Muthoni, PostBank Uganda’s Supervisor Women Business, High Networth Individuals and Diaspora Banking.

Women Growing and Prospering with Financial Literacy

When women get their finances together, the whole society is better for it. Every day, this fact gains growing importance as we at PostBank roll out our products into communities across the

March 29, 2025

Company News·Sponsored Content·Thought Leadership

Maureen Karamagi: Giving young students the education of the future

For a long time, Uganda’s educational landscape has heavily relied on rote learning, which encourages memorisation over critical thinking. The curricula, often stagnant and unchanging, fail to evolve with the times, stifling

March 28, 2025

Thought Leadership·Women In Leadership

David Birungi, Airtel Uganda Public Relations Manager

A Final Toast to The Last Umeme Employees Standing

By David Birungi In a few days, the last man standing at Umeme will flip the 240 volts switch and move on to the next lit room in UEDCL. Congratulations to that

March 28, 2025

Executive Profiles·Thought Leadership

MTN Uganda’s Business Segment Manager, Justina Icabala (R) commends Kate. K Kiiza (L) during a visit to dfcu Bank, recognizing her as a remarkable leader championing women-related causes nationwide.

dfcu Bank’s Executive Director Kate Kiiza Recognized by MTN Uganda for Driving Women’s Empowerment.

MTN Uganda has recognized Kate Kiiza, Executive Director at dfcu Bank, for her outstanding efforts in advocating for women’s empowerment and economic inclusion. During a visit to dfcu Bank, MTN Uganda’s Business

March 24, 2025

Business & Markets·Women In Leadership

Dr. Judith Namuyonga-Twesiime: Healing Little Hearts, Breaking Barriers

The need for specialised medical care is immense in Uganda, and Dr Judith Namuyonga-Twesiime is a rare find to begin with. She is a pediatric cardiologist and consultant at the Uganda Heart

March 24, 2025

Thought Leadership·Women In Leadership

How Anisha Muhoozi grew KCCA FC into a UGX 6 Billion Outfit

On a regular matchday, floodlights blaze across MTN Omondi Stadium as the roar of the crowd pierces through the Lugogo-based stadium. It is a scene Anisha Shahir Muhoozi has been accustomed to

March 24, 2025

Executive Profiles·The Big Story·Women In Leadership

Sanjay Rughani addresses stakeholders at the Standard Chartered Bank-hosted Information and Cyber Security Workshop. To combat cybersecurity risks, he calls for steadfast commitment, for "the stakes are high". "But with proactive strategies and collective action, we can mitigate risks, strengthen financial stability, and unlock the full potential of digital innovation in Uganda and beyond," he argues, adding: “The consequences of failure in cybersecurity are more impactful than ever,” he warned, citing rising data breach costs and growing threats across especially the financial services sector.

OPINION: The Imperative of Information and Cyber Security in the Digital Age

In an era where digital technology has become the backbone of modern business operations, the importance of Information and Cyber Security (ICS) cannot be overstated. As Uganda’s financial sector embraces digital transformation,

March 21, 2025

The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Demmiele Matu Kiiza, Medical Anthropologist and Doctoral Researcher, University of Helsinki.

The Launchpad for My Research Aspirations: My KIU Story

My name is Demmiele Matu Kiiza, and I am a Medical Anthropologist and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland. My academic journey began in 2006 when I joined Kampala International

March 16, 2025

MY KIU STORY: Grateful for Lecturers Who Mentored Me

By Benon Akanyijuka As Kampala International University (KIU) celebrates its 25th anniversary, I am honored to share my story of growth, transformation, and success. My journey with KIU began in 2017 when

March 14, 2025

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