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…
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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Climate change is one of the significant crises facing the world today and developing nations such as Uganda face a critical challenge in combating related effects despite its relatively low…
CEO Summit Uganda has announced a leadership transition, with Marion Atuhura taking over from Stephen Mukasa as Chief Executive Officer. The change comes at a crucial period of repositioning for…
Ruth Namuli, previously the Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam General Insurance, has emerged as the Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz Uganda General Insurance, the newly merged entity of Sanlam General and Jubilee Allianz General, CEO East Africa Magazine has exclusively learnt. Her appointment has already been announced to internal staff and key clients, according to our sources. The official public announcement, however, will only be made once the new name has been gazetted and approved by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has already approved the rebrand to SanlamAllianz General Insurance Ltd and granted the…
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When the clock struck midnight on April 1, 2025, Uganda turned a historic page in its power sector. The familiar “Umeme Yaka” brand, etched into the daily lives of millions of Ugandans, vanished from mobile menus overnight. In its place appeared “UEDCL Light”, a symbolic turn of the page that ended Umeme’s two-decade concession and began a state-run era under Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). For boardrooms and living rooms alike, it wasn’t just a rebrand; it was a test. Would the lights really stay on? At the center of that question is Paul Mwesigwa, UEDCL’s Managing Director. He…
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Over the past four years, since the merger of two Financial Institutions in 2019, NCBA Bank Uganda has firmly established itself as one of the fastest-growing and most profitable financial…
By Michael Jjingo There is that mantra, “success comes at a price”, but no one warns you that the price tag often reads “pain.” From the sweat-drenched gym floors to…
With the passing of Omulangira Dr. Paul Mawanda Kyabaggu on September 20, 2025, Uganda mourns one of its most enduring entrepreneurial pioneers. As founder and long-serving Chairman of Bukoola Chemical…
Uganda has lost one of its most enduring entrepreneurial pioneers with the passing of Omulangira Dr. Paul Mawanda Kyabaggu, the founder and long-serving Chairman of Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd (BCIL)….
With over 35 years of distinguished leadership across banking, international development, microfinance, and corporate governance, Priscilla Mirembe Serukka has built a reputation as a results-driven leader who blends integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to lifting others. As Chairperson of Uganda National Airlines Corporation and founder of Women on Boards Uganda, she is driving a transformative agenda to increase female representation and impact in boardrooms — not just in numbers, but in influence. From steering high-stakes turnarounds to advocating for inclusive leadership, Mrs Serukka brings rare insight into effective CEO–board dynamics, building high-performing boards, and navigating complex governance challenges. In…
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