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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

OPINION: The French Chamber of Commerce, Uganda ⏤ a new multibillion-dollar frontier for French-Uganda economic relations

In August 2024, the CEO East Africa Magazine, perhaps Uganda’s most respected online business news publication, published its 100 Most Trusted and Respected Companies 2024 and 100 Leading and Most Admired CEOs

September 23, 2024

News & Analysis·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Lynette Akol, the proprietor of Krystal Ice Limited.

Women in Business: How Lynette Akol grew her Krystal Ice business with dfcu’s Rising Woman initiative

Lynette Akol is the proprietor of Krystal Ice Limited (KIL), a company that prides itself in producing a variety of ice products ranging from ice flakes, ice cubes, healthy and nutritious ice

September 19, 2024

Executive Profiles·Women In Leadership

Q&A WITH HOUSING FINANCE BANK’S MICHAEL MUGABI: Ensuring a sustainable future for all and future-proofing the Bank

Housing and sustainable urbanisation formed a crucial part of our National Development Plan. How is the Housing Finance Bank supporting this initiative? Housing Finance Bank has been a leader in mortgage provision

September 16, 2024

C-Suite Leadership·CEO Perspectives·Company News·The Big Story

Emmanuel Njuki is the Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs at Nile Breweries Ltd

OPINION: SMEs are intrinsically linked to Uganda’s future prosperity: when they thrive, communities and the economy thrive too!

In a country where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 90% of the business sector and contribute approximately 20% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is clear that these enterprises

September 10, 2024

Business & Markets·News & Analysis·Thought Leadership

Uganda Breweries' Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo (left) and Emmy Hashakimana, the Commercial Director.

Q&A: A day with Uganda Breweries’ Managing Director, Andrew Kilonzo and Emmy Hashakimana, the Commercial Director

East African Breweries Limited (EABL), the parent company of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), recently announced its financial results for the year ended June 2024. Please take a couple of minutes to give

September 5, 2024

CEO Perspectives·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Humphrey Nabimanya, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reach A Hand Uganda.

Lights, Camera, Action! A Q&A With Humphrey Nabimanya, Founder & CEO of Reach A Hand Uganda

Over the last 14 years, through innovative campaigns, educational programs, and youth-led initiatives, Nabimanya has triggered a wave of awareness and sparked a much-needed conversation among the youth about sexual and reproductive

August 30, 2024

C-Suite Leadership·CEO Perspectives·The Big Story

Joanita Mukasa Menya named Vivo Energy Uganda’s first-ever female Managing Director

Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, announced today that it has appointed Joanita Mukasa Menya its Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda. She assumes office

August 30, 2024

C-Suite Leadership·Company News·The Big Story

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How PostBank is getting smarter with Artificial Intelligence

Over the past decade, the banking industry has been part of the digital age continuously adapting the latest technology innovations to redefine how customers interact with banks. The digital age, which is

August 29, 2024

Company News·Thought Leadership

Frank Muthusi (2nd December 1983- 19th August 2024)

OBITUARY⎮ Frank Muthusi, an advertising General falls⏤ Uganda’s admen, business partners and friends, extol deceased fireworks Advertising’s CEO

Tomorrow, Thursday, 29th August 2024, at Kilungu, Nunguni in Makueni County, Kenya, one of the greatest admen in Uganda’s communications and marketing industry will be laid to rest. Frank Muthusi (1983-2024),

August 28, 2024

C-Suite Leadership·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian Multi-Billionaire Behind the Controversial Kenya Airports Deal?

In a move that sparked widespread controversy, the Kenyan government recently announced a $2.047 billion deal with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., an Indian conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani, to expand and operate

August 27, 2024

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