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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

THE 4TH ANNUAL PEACE CONCERT: How Rotary is empowering communities through peacebuilding

In a world where conflict still undermines development, the Rotary Peace Centre at Makerere University is a beacon of hope and transformation. This Centre, the first of its kind in Africa, was

November 28, 2024

Business & Markets·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Kenneth Kisambira, United Bank for Africa Uganda Managing Director/CEO

Who is Kenneth Kisambira, the new United Bank for Africa Uganda Managing Director & CEO?

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has appointed Kenneth Kisambira as its Managing Director/CEO for Uganda. Mr. Kisambira, who was previously the Executive Director since June 2022, replaces Ms. Chioma Mang, who has

November 27, 2024

C-Suite Leadership·Company News·The Big Story

Siddy Latabu is a key beneficiary of the GROW Loan project

From a small stock to big gains: Siddy’s success with dfcu Bank and the GROW Loan initiative

For the past nine years, Siddy Latabu has been trading in fish, supplying silver fish and smoked fish in Kitgum Main Market to sellers in Kitgum and neighboring districts including; Pader, Agago,

November 20, 2024

Company News·Executive Profiles

Michael Mukasa - CEO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Uganda.

Is your business ready for the digital age? Demystifying digitisation for Uganda’s SMEs—Michael Mukasa

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving inclusive socio-economic growth across Africa. These businesses are foundational to national economies and significantly contribute to equitable development. Uganda, according to

November 19, 2024

Technology & Innovation·Thought Leadership

2024 INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY: The world needs and should support building more positive male role models

The 2024 International Men’s Day offers us an opportunity to once again turn our attention towards men by recognising and celebrating their contributions to their families, communities and workplaces. This year’s theme;

November 19, 2024

The Big Story·Thought Leadership

The Problem With “Do What You Love” In Career Guidance

In response to a recent question from one of the law students at Bibi Rukwenje’s Boundless Minds conversation, I realised I had not fully addressed why I find the advice “do what

November 17, 2024

Business & Markets·News & Analysis·Thought Leadership

Francis Lutalo, Head of Business Technology at PostBank

Thought Leadership: The Role Blockchain can play in Driving Financial Inclusion

By Francis Lutalo The banking industry is facing unprecedented times with the need to adapt faster to emerging technology to serve the ever-changing client needs. Faced with competition from other third-party service

November 14, 2024

Business & Markets·Thought Leadership

Nicholas Hirya, A Marketing and Strategy Professional.

Africa Rising: Coming from a tough 2023, what opportunities must you keep your eyes on?

The last 24 months have been some of the most volatile and unpredictable for several African markets. From steep currency fluctuations, persistent inflationary pressures and oscillations in consumer expenditure. There have been

November 14, 2024

Business & Markets·Thought Leadership

Dr. Gudula Naiga Basaza, chairperson of the Bank’s Women Business Advisory Council.

dfcu’s Women in Business Program is transforming the face of women entrepreneurship—an interview with Dr. Gudula Naiga Basaza

Empowering women is like watering the roots of a tree, it nourishes the entire community. This was one of dfcu Bank’s considerations when it started the dfcu Women in Business Program (WiB)

November 12, 2024

Banking & Financial Services·Company News·Executive Profiles·News & Analysis

John Mwesigye is the Chief Technology & Operations Officer at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda.

HERE FOR GOOD: Celebrating Purple Tuesday by fostering Supplier Diversity for Disability Inclusion

As part of our disability commitment, with inclusion as a key differentiator, Standard Chartered Bank continues to partner with Purple Tuesday, a global social movement to advocate and champion the removal of

November 12, 2024

News & Analysis·Thought Leadership

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