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…
By Annette Kiconco In November 2023, Tech Cabal, a leading ICT online news website, published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.”…
Q: Madam President, one year in — how would you describe the journey so far? A: It has been a deeply purposeful and rewarding journey. When we took office in…
SBC Kenya Ltd, the official bottler of PepsiCo beverages in Kenya, has engaged MANATI Africa International Ltd, a boutique FMCG consultancy firm, to spearhead its renewed push in Kenya’s competitive carbonated soft drinks market. The two-year assignment will focus on re-establishing and accelerating Pepsi’s presence in the country. The initiative will be led by three former Diageo executives—Baker Magunda, Gerald Mahinda, and John K’Otieno—who bring decades of combined leadership experience across African and international beverage markets. SBC Kenya Ltd is the authorised bottler of PepsiCo beverages in Kenya. Operating a modern production facility in Nairobi, the company distributes a diverse…
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Let’s start with your personal journey. Before we dive into your leadership in the advertising world, help us understand the man behind the title. What’s your background, and how did you end up in this industry? Was advertising always part of the plan, or did you stumble into it by chance—like many of us often do? I literally stumbled into advertising. Let me just backtrack a bit. I was studying pharmacy at university, and one thing I knew—just after a semester in—was that I’d struggle to find motivation or stimulation to be a full-time pharmacist. Pharmacy felt very prescriptive and…
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When MTN Uganda set in motion the structural separation of its mobile money business into a fully independent, Bank of Uganda–licensed fintech company, it was clear this would be one of the most complex corporate reorganisations in Uganda’s financial services sector in recent years. It required legal counsel with a proven track record in high-value, high-stakes transactions and MTN turned to Paul Mbuga, Partner at S&L Advocates (a member of DLA Piper Africa). Mbuga, a seasoned commercial and infrastructure lawyer, is currently advising the MTN Uganda team on every stage of the process. The separation, part of a wider MTN…
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Rommel is not just an agency executive—he is a builder of people, a steward of industry values, and a tireless advocate for collaboration over competition. His story is one of resilience, reinvention, and responsibility—exactly the kind of leadership the industry needs now. This is Rommel Jasi, the Ugandan adman who believes legacy is not in campaigns alone—but in the systems, people, and values you leave behind. To begin, let’s talk about your journey. How did you find your way into the industry? Was it a deliberate career choice, or did you land in it by chance? Take us back to…
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Diageo has announced the appointment of Christopher Wangai Gitau as General Manager, Greece, effective 1 October 2025. In this role, he will report to Olena Neznal, Managing Director for Eastern…
Sarah Chelangat, the outgoing Commissioner for Domestic Taxes at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has rejoined Ernst & Young (EY) as Partner after nearly four years of public service. Her return to the global tax advisory powerhouse comes on the back of a successful tenure at URA, where she spearheaded reforms and delivered record-breaking revenue collections, positioning Uganda firmly on the path of fiscal self-reliance. During the Financial Year 2024/25, URA under her leadership collected UGX 21.3 trillion against a target of UGX 21.1 trillion—achieving 100.7 percent performance. This included a surplus of UGX 131.78 billion and a robust year-on-year…
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From his early media days at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and Nation Media Group to a career-defining Coca-Cola assignment that brought him to Kampala, Chihi recounts the evolution of PR from a misunderstood support function to a vital pillar of brand strategy. He speaks with candour about launching one of Uganda’s first standalone PR agencies, building trust in a sceptical market, nurturing young talent, navigating government communications, and staying resilient amid rapid technological shifts. Under his leadership, Media Age PR has grown into one of Uganda’s most respected communications firms, recently earning top honours at the PRAU Excellence Awards 2023—including PR…
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From creating culturally resonant work for top-tier clients such as MultiChoice (DStv, GOtv), Coca-Cola, UBL , Emirates, Uganda Baati, Ugachick, Pride Bank, Mastercard, Unicef, UNCD and flagship initiatives like the Rotary Cancer Run and Run for the Nile, Maad has consistently positioned itself as a pacesetter of creativity and professionalism. The agency’s commitment to brave ideas and world-class storytelling has earned it regional recognition, sweeping industry awards that validate its status as a leading light in East Africa’s advertising space. Yet for Adris, the real legacy goes beyond trophies—it lies in mentoring Uganda’s next generation of creative leaders, professionalising agency…
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