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…
On most weekends in Nakabugu, a small village in Luuka District, you will not find Apollo Gabazira in Kampala’s quiet suburbs or relaxing at home. You will find him on…
You took over as Managing Director in 2019, just before the global disruption of COVID-19. What were your immediate priorities stepping into the role, and how did you steer Kansai…
Candid and compelling, Amani unpacks the philosophy behind #TheZeusWay—a relentless commitment to speed, quality, and consistency—and reflects on what it takes to lead Gen Z creatives, earn client trust, and…
When Uganda’s Centenary Group and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe acquired MyBucks Banking Corporation in Malawi in October 2022 and fully rebranded it to Centenary Bank Limited, Malawi, it…
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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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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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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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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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)….
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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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…
