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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

Geofrey Mulangira to head Nakasero Hospital’s people function

Nakasero Hospital, one of Uganda’s leading private healthcare providers has tapped Mulangira Geofrey to head its people function. Geofrey, has until his latest appointment, been the Human Resources Manager for Mengo Hospital-

July 3, 2024

C-Suite Leadership·Company News·Executive Profiles

Ibrahim Kato is the new Chief Retail Officer at PostBank Uganda Limited

Ibrahim Kato takes on Chief Retail Officer role at PostBank Uganda

PostBank Uganda has appointed Ibrahim Kato as the Chief Retail Officer. In this new role, Kato will be responsible for the formation and execution of the Bank’s business growth strategy across distribution

July 3, 2024

Company News·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Akol has spent 30 years with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG)⏤ the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Uganda⏤ and has worked his way from the bottom to the top. He holds an MBA from the Heriot-Watt University-Edinburg Business School as well as a Bachelor of Commerce from Makerere University. He is as well CPA (K) qualified.

PROFILE: Who is CPA Edward Akol, the designate Auditor General for Uganda?

The Parliamentary Appointments committee will on Thursday 4th July sit to vet Akol Edward, President Museveni’s appointee as the Auditor General. If approved by Parliament, Mr. Akol will be the executive head

July 2, 2024

Executive Profiles·Politics & Goverment·The Big Story

Olivia Byanyima (Regional Director, Nordic Impact Funds).

Olivia Byanyima: Empowering Entrepreneurs, Preserving Culture and Driving Social Impact Investment in East Africa.

Olivia Byanyima is one of Uganda’s most prominent investment advisory titans. She graduated from Makerere University with a bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics before topping it up with a Masters from the

July 1, 2024

Business & Markets·Executive Profiles·Lists & Rankings·The Big Story

Building Wealth, One Bond at a Time: The Alex Kakande Story.

On 26th March 2024, there was a poll on X (formerly Twitter) in which 3,794 people voted. The poll was a vote between building a home or buying bonds. At the end

June 28, 2024

Executive Profiles·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Mastercard Foundation Taps Seasoned Kenyan Business Executive Carole Wamuyu Wainaina for Board of Directors

Mastercard Foundation has appointed Kenyan business executive, Carole Wamuyu Wainana to its Board of Directors. Carole joins Mastercard Foundation on the back of a tremendous 35-year career as a business leader in

June 27, 2024

Business & Markets·East Africa·Entrepreneurship·Executive Profiles·Global News·News & Analysis

The new board brings on board more than 100 years of combined multi-discipline tourism knowledge and experience and has pledged to refocus on accelerating post-COVID-19 recovery and growth, with a lot of emphasis on partnerships and engagements between the private and public sectors as well as development partners.

A NEW DAWN. A NEW BOARD⎮ Profiles of the new Confederation of Uganda Tourism Associations (COUTA) board leadership

The Confederation of Uganda Tourism Associations, at its 7th Annual General Meeting held on 20th June 2024 voted into office, a new Board composed of nine members including the President, Vice President,

June 26, 2024

Company News·Executive Profiles·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Joan Kaagaza, Sector Head- Manufacturing, dfcu Bank

Transforming Uganda’s Manufacturing Sector, with Joan Kaagaza, Sector Head – Manufacturing at dfcu Bank

As dfcu Bank celebrates 60 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda, the Bank’s commitment to creating a positive impact remains unwavering. dfcu recently announced its Sector Specialisation strategy, aimed at

June 26, 2024

Company News·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

A photo montage of incoming Acting Executive Director Sarah Byabazaire at Financial Sector Deepening Uganda, and outgoing Executive Director Patrick Oketa

Financial Sector Deepening Uganda appoints Sarah Byabazaire as Acting Executive Director as Patrick Oketa’s contract as Executive Director comes to an end

The Financial Sector Deepening Uganda Board, has in the interim, appointed Ms. Sarah Byabazaire, the current Chief Operating Officer (COO), to assume the role of Acting Executive Director. Ms Byabazaire takes over

June 24, 2024

Company News·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Q&A with Dr. Ketan Morjaria On Partnering With the I&M Group Plc to Continue His Dream of Providing Affordable Banking Services to Ugandan Businesses

As the I&M Group celebrates 50 years of building this strong foundation and looks forward to the future with optimism, Dr. Ketan Morjaria, who is also a shareholder and Director at I&M

June 24, 2024

Billionaires·CEO Perspectives·The Big Story

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