By RTN Kalikumutima Deo There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning. The recent tightening of United…
Over the past four decades, a generation of entrepreneurs, professionals, farmers, and property owners has built significant wealth. As this generation retires or passes on, the challenge facing families is…
By Denise Kayiraba Across East Africa, institutions are operating in an environment that appears familiar on the surface but has fundamentally shifted underneath. Markets are expanding, regulatory frameworks are tightening,…
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has appointed Ms. Stella Rusine Ntez as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval, marking a leadership transition that blends continuity with…
What inspired you to create the Ignite Lead Summit 2025? The Ignite Lead Summit was inspired by a simple yet powerful truth: an organisation is only as strong as its…
If you have your mobile phone or laptop, reach out to it and simply Google Uganda, interesting images you will land on. Refresh and make another search on Rwanda, and lastly, South Africa. This then gets me to ask, who handles Uganda’s publicity, and who is shaping the narrative that we would want the rest of the world to know about Uganda? Deemed as the Pearl of Africa, which can easily be showcased through its rich heritage, diverse culture, flora and fauna, and the achievements it has attained over the years. And when one does a simple Google search, these…
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For a man who graced Kenyan politics for over half a century, Raila Amolo Odinga, who died today aged 80 in India, was seemingly destined for greatness. It’s a destiny…
He speaks candidly about the evolution of Uganda’s legal profession—its need for mentorship, specialisation, and ethical renewal—while making a compelling case for policy-driven innovation, carbon trading, and collaboration across Africa’s legal and trade systems. As a thought leader and mentor, Kenneth embodies a new model of transformational leadership in the legal profession, one grounded in service, adaptability, and the courage to challenge convention. Beyond the legal profession, Kenneth reveals a deeply personal side: his faith-driven philosophy, love for hiking and mindfulness, and a firm belief that true success lies in impact, not income. This is the story of a lawyer…
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In a world where experience can easily turn into arrogance, Uganda’s corporate leaders must confront an uncomfortable truth: intelligence alone no longer guarantees relevance. Dr. Peter Kimbowa — a Governance Strategist and Leadership Catalyst — argues that the future belongs not to those who know the most, but to those willing to unlearn, adapt, and stay curious. The Danger of Outdated Intelligence Human progress is built on intelligence — but it is also undone by it.History is full of brilliant minds whose certainties became barriers. They were not defeated by ignorance, but by their own unwillingness to evolve. The same…
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Renowned Ugandan Economist, Dr. Fred Atwooki Muhumuza has been appointed as the new Board Chairperson of VisionFund Uganda. Dr. Muhumuza takes over from Frederick Edward Mwesigye, a veteran of Uganda’s…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Kamya whose four-year tenure has come to an end. The appointment marks a significant shift in leadership at the Inspectorate of Government, although Kamya’s two deputies, Patricia Achan Okiria and Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, have retained their positions. Early Legal Career Justice Naluzze Batala’s legal journey began in the early 2000s when she worked as a Legal Assistant at F. Mukasa & Co. Advocates between 2003 and 2005. This entry level role exposed her to the practical side of legal…
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Uganda’s dining culture is entering a new chapter. What was once simply about meals is now about experiences and curated evenings, where food becomes art, conversation, and connection. At the forefront of this evolution is The Chef’s Table, an exclusive dining concept that returns on October 18 at Kaddamon and Coffee, in partnership with The Singleton. Leading the kitchen is Chef Sholto, a culinary innovator whose French training and Ugandan heritage have shaped a style that blends elegance with authenticity. His journey is more than a personal success story; it reflects the wider growth of Uganda’s gastronomy industry and its…
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It is one of the most common questions asked of chief executives and board chairs: “What keeps you awake at night?” It’s meant to reveal the depth of their leadership, the gravity of their concerns, and the clarity of their strategic vision. The answers vary — from market disruption and regulatory pressure to talent retention, cyber threats, or reputation risk. And yet, for all its popularity, we rarely stop to interrogate the question itself. Should leadership really be a sleepless job? And if a leader is always awake at night, does that point to strength — or to something more…
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In this conversation with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Muhereza Kyamutetera, Muwanguzi reflects on 17 years of building Pegasus, the grit it took to win boardroom trust without relying on political connections, and the hard-learned lessons in the business, regulation, and the disruptive future of AI. At the core of Muwanguzi’s philosophy is what he calls safeguarding Ugandanness in technology — a form of techno-nationalism, where nations deliberately prioritise domestic innovation and control of critical technologies to protect jobs, create local value, and secure their economic future. Large investors and foreign capital alone, he argues, will not solve Uganda’s unemployment crisis….
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