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…
Ahead of a historic milestone for Uganda’s health and education sectors, The CEO Magazine sat down with Aga Khan University Hospital CEO Rashid Khalani. Last week, Kampala hosted the inauguration of the Aga Khan University Centre and the ground-breaking ceremony for the upcoming Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital in Nakawa – projects set to transform medical training and healthcare delivery in the country. In an exclusive conversation, Rashid Khalani shared insights on the vision, impact, and opportunities these developments will bring. What are the most pressing health challenges facing Africa today? There are three interlinked challenges. First is human capacity….
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When billionaire businessman James Garuga Musinguzi died on 6th August 2025 at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, Uganda lost one of its most influential entrepreneurs. From humble beginnings in Kigezi, Garuga had built an empire that stretched from tea estates and luxury hotels to radio stations and vast tracts of prime real estate. Yet within weeks of his passing, his family was embroiled in a bitter legal battle. Court filings not only revealed the extraordinary wealth he left behind but also laid bare the simmering rivalries among his heirs. This dispute now threatens to overshadow his legacy and could reshape the…
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A Q&A with Helena Mayanja – Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, dfcu Bank 1. What is the Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts, and why is it historic for Uganda?A: On August 30, 2025, dfcu Bank launched Uganda’s first corporate Rotary Club—. The Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts is a groundbreaking partnership between dfcu Bank and Rotary International that allows our people to actively serve communities while building networks and driving humanitarian impact. 2. Why is this significant for dfcu Bank?A: The launch of dfcu Bank’s corporate Rotary Club is significant because it formalizes our long-standing commitment to community…
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GE HealthCare, a leading global MedTech company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has appointed Dr. Alex Oketch as General Manager for East Africa. The leadership transition reinforces the company’s commitment to…
When East Africans think of corporate governance, the imagination often stretches to urban boardrooms where directors debate strategy and compliance. Yet some of the most decisive governance questions for our…
When Ugandan lawyer and investor William Byaruhanga quietly acquired a 14.63 percent stake in Sidian Bank, one of Kenya’s fastest-growing lenders, it sent ripples across East Africa’s financial markets. The…
Can you tell us about your early years? Your childhood, where you were born and raised, earliest memories, that sort of thing? I was born in Mulago Hospital, Kampala. I…
Retired Justice Dr. Henry Peter Adonyo has been appointed mediator in High Court matter HCT-00-CC-ME-0348-2025, pitting Dei Industries International Ltd against Equity Bank Uganda Ltd. The case, filed in 2024, had been allocated to Lady Justice Susan Abinyo of the Commercial Division, but on September 9, 2025, it went into mediation, with Justice Adonyo taking charge of the process. The next sitting is scheduled for September 24, 2025. Mediation is intended to resolve disputes amicably without going through the adversarial system. If the parties reach an agreement, it is adopted by the court. If it fails, the case reverts to…
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By Helena Mayanja There are moments in life when you pause and realise you are part of something bigger than yourself. For me, one such moment came on Saturday, 30th…
The bible clearly spells the 10 commandments, and knowing that these would be hard to memorize or live by, they were summed up into two major ones. If you have…
