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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

Mariam Luyombo: The secondary school teacher who built a multi-billion education empire

Few indigenous Ugandans can match Mariam Luyombo’s record when it comes to investment in the education sector. A teacher by training, Luyombo and her husband Abbas Luyombo are successful business people who

January 15, 2024

The Big Story·Women In Leadership

Q&A: Remembering James Mulwana (July 1936 – January 15th 2013)

How do you describe yourself? James Mulwana is a businessman, an entrepreneur and a farmer. I also love to describe myself as a person who is committed to growth and development; not

January 15, 2024

CEO Perspectives·The Big Story

Prof. Dr. Maggie Kigozi is one of Uganda's most impactful women of our times.

The phenomenal story of Prof. Dr. Maggie Kigozi, the Gayaza High School alumna who became one of Uganda’s most loved, trusted and influential business leaders of our generation.

Let’s start from where it all started. Tell us about your childhood, growing up and early working days. My father’s dad Mr. Penn Blick was a British settler in Gomba, Central Uganda

January 11, 2024

Billionaires·Executive Profiles·The Big Story·Women In Leadership

Israel Opio wields more than 18 of experience in risk management, banking, accounting and finance.

Bank of India taps Israel Opio to head its risk management unit in Uganda

Bank of India, in Uganda, has hired Israel Opio as its Head of Risk Management. The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals. Israel is a seasoned risk management expert who among

January 9, 2024

Company News·Executive Profiles

Dr. Alan Senkatuka Shonubi⏤Senior Statesperson, Business Leader, Entrepreneur, Musician And Philanthropist⏤ What A Man!

Away from the law, Dr. Alan Shonubi is a distinguished business and opinion leader. He has either previously or is currently serving as the Chairman for Uganda Breweries Limited and the National

January 9, 2024

CEO Perspectives·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Kahiigi joins Elijah Kitaka (left) and Dr. Rita Kabatunzi as mentors on the #JourneyToCIO ⏤ an initiative that seeks to grow the pool of ready-now and highly effective CIOs in Uganda.

The Journey to CIO with Elijah Kitaka⏤ Meet Rita Kabatunzi, one of the mentors

We all know Elijah Kitaka in Uganda’s technology space. We also know the ex-Google and former NSSF and Stanbic Bank CIO’s love for technology as well as his passion for deploying technology

January 8, 2024

Executive Profiles·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Sophy Nantongo, who is reclusive, is said to be in her late 50s. She rarely attends social functions.

How African Queen’s Sophie Nantongo built a multi billion distribution company from a cosmetics shop

In the late 80s, Sophie Nantongo, then in her early 20s set up a cosmetics shop in Makindye, a Kampala suburb. According to a friend, she was coming out of an abusive

January 8, 2024

Billionaires·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

STEEL MAGNATE: Sanjay Awasthi, the founder and Chairman of Tembo Steels Uganda.

THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE: Sanjay Awasthi, the man behind Uganda’s Tembo Steels

When he came to Uganda, back in 2000, Sanjay Awasthi chose the latter- and he does it with zero importation of physical steel, unlike most of his peers and competitors. That is

January 8, 2024

Billionaires·CEO Perspectives·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: What is the ideal organisational structure to deliver successful digital transformation?

Organisations world all over, are implementing Digital Transformation programmes as an imperative critical for their survival and sustainability. Incumbent business models are becoming obsolete, and customers are increasingly demanding better customer experiences

January 8, 2024

News & Analysis·Thought Leadership

Susan Nsibirwa will have to summon all her faith to turn Daily Monitor's fortunes around

From Entertainment Reporter to Managing Director: Susan Nsibirwa’s journey to the top of the media industry

In her bio on Linked-In, Susan Nsibirwa, the newly appointed managing director of Monitor Publications Limited describes herself as “an avid team player who believes in bringing out the best in everyone.”

December 20, 2023

Technology & Innovation·The Big Story·Women In Leadership

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