When Fabian Kasi assumed leadership of Centenary Bank in August 2010, the institution managed UGX 807 billion in total assets. By 2024, that figure had expanded to UGX 7.1 trillion...
For generations, foreign education has been the most powerful form of insurance that African families could get for their children. It was the clearest hedge against uncertainty, the surest path...
Judy Wambaire, the Company Secretary and Head of Legal at KCB Bank Uganda, has held the dual role since March 2022, following a near-decade-long tenure at United Bank for Africa…
Edna Torana, Scanad Uganda’s new Country Lead, did not come to the top of Uganda’s advertising industry by being parachuted into power. She came up the hard way — through…
In the world of corporate governance, commercial law, and professional ethics, few Ugandan or regional figures carry the authority and global resonance that Winnie commands. A distinguished lawyer, academic, and…
Renowned strategic and corporate communication professional Sarah Kagingo was Thursday night, 4 December 2025, honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Excellence Awards, held at Protea Hotel Kampala. The accolade celebrates her decades-long contribution to advancing excellence in public relations, strategic communication, and reputation management in Uganda. The ceremony, held under the theme “Recognising Innovation and Impact in Public Relations,” brought together PR industry leaders, corporate executives, policymakers, and development partners. A respected communication strategist, the founder and chief executive officer of Softpower Communications, Kagingo served as the PRAU president from…
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Anne Juuko, previously the Regional Head, East Africa for Global Markets at Standard Bank Group, has resigned her role effective 30th November 2025, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively reveal. Her departure — now confirmed through highly placed internal sources and a confidential communication seen by this publication — brings to a close a 13-year career at Africa’s largest banking group, during which she rose to become one of the most influential financial sector leaders in the region. According to the internal memo, Juuko’s exit marks the end of a distinguished leadership journey that began in 2012 and saw her rise through…
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As Knight Frank Uganda marks 25 years, how would you sum up what this milestone represents — for you as a leader, and for the legacy you’ve helped build? Twenty-five…
To unpack what this means for institutional investors, the economy, and Uganda’s place in regional and global markets, Muhereza Kyamutetera, Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine, sat down with…
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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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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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…
But beyond the boardroom success, Seanice’s journey is also one of bold pivots, personal reinvention, and trailblazing leadership. As a woman founder in an often male-dominated industry, she’s not just broken glass ceilings—she’s redesigned the roof. In this candid conversation with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Executive Editor, Muhereza Kyamutetera, Seanice Kacungira reflects on the bold and often uncharted journey of building Blu Flamingo Digital Africa from scratch. She speaks openly about the highs and lows of leading at scale, the pivotal lessons she’s learned as a founder navigating multiple markets, and how her entrepreneurial path has been shaped by her…
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Shantal was ready for the next move, having put in 15 years and saved the company a $2m loss, coupled with turning around a flailing portfolio. During her tenure as Chief Finance Officer, the company cut regional costs by 15% and raked in profit for the first time in five years. She had surely put in some work. Never playing politics, yet mentoring others in her department, for once, the finance department was pleasant to work in. So, when the group finance officer position fell vacant, everyone knew that she was the best fit because she had paid her dues….
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