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)…
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.…
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...
The Board of Directors, of Sanlam General Insurance, has elevated Ruth Namuli, to become the insurer’s Chief Executive for Uganda. The appointment took effect in June 2022. Ruth, who has spent 7 years with Sanlam, has previously been the company’s General Manager, since February 2016. She replaces Gary V. Corbit who has been appointed the Chief Officer of Sanlam Life Insurance Uganda- a sister company. Sanlam General Insurance is part of Sanlam, a diversified financial services company headquartered in South Africa, with a strong presence in more than 30 countries on the African continent, India, Malaysia and various other developed…
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In further executive changes, Equity Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Dorothy Keziah Asiimwe as Executive Director, Banking Operations and Elizabeth Mwerinde Kasedde as Executive Director, Public Sector and Social Investments. This follows the elevation of Anthony Kituuka, previously the Executive Director, to become the new Managing Director. Samuel Kirubi, previously the head of the bank, has been promoted to Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO) and will be based at the Group headquarters in Nairobi. Kezia has over 10 years of banking experience, eight of which have been at Equity Bank. On her LinkedIn profile, she describes herself as…
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For starters, what are your overall comments on the results of the snap poll versus what in your view, the Authority has been able to implement and or achieve in the last two years? First, I want to thank the respondents for taking the time to rate the ED’s performance. It shows people are looking at what we do and are interested in our work. The good rating by respondents is appreciated and the fact that some poll respondents said ‘I don’t know’ about the performance of the ED shows a communication gap with our stakeholders. It allows us to…
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The MTN Group has appointed seasoned telecom executive, Mulinge Sylvia as the next Chief Executive Officer for MTN Uganda. When she assumes office, on 1st October 2022, she will be MTN’s first female Chief Executive Officer. But who is she? MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has described the present Safaricom PLC. Sylvia, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC, is a “seasoned executive” who “brings with her a passion for transforming customers’ lives using technology.” According to her LinkedIn profile, she is an all-around telecom expert who has spent nearly 15 years at Safaricom PLC, a USD15 billion…
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(This story is an adaptation from a conversation Petua Kateeba and Joseline Kateeba had with Akaego Okoye, for her African Business Stories Podcast) At least 70% of all small businesses that start in Uganda are said to fail in the next 3 to 5 years. There is therefore no prize for guessing that there are not many businesses or playbooks to read from when it comes to managing intergenerational succession in family-owned businesses. As such for Petua Kateeba, the matriarchal head of Crest Foam Limited, a family-owned manufacturer of mattresses in Uganda, there was no rule book to read from…
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Barbara Kaija, the Editor-in-Chief at Vision Group has been elected to the supervisory board of directors for the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). She, alongside 10 other new board members, was elected during the WAN-IFRA annual general meeting (AGM) that took place on 17th June 2022. “I will put in a voice for Africa, but also a voice for women. As we transition into digital media, women are still behind, not because they do not have the opportunities, but probably we are not challenging ourselves, ”Kaija said in response to the appointment. Barbara noted that many female journalists…
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Members of the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) held their Annual General Meeting on the 13th of May 2022 and elected Sarah Arapta, as the new Chairperson of the association’s Executive Committee. Arapta, the Chief Executive Officer of Citibank Uganda, takes over from Mathias Katamba, the Managing Director of dfcu Bank, whose two-year term (2020 and 2021) has elapsed. Arapta has been Katamba’s deputy on the outgoing committee which also included Varghese Thambi, the Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Trust Bank as the treasurer as well as Sam Ntulume the Executive Director, of I&M Bank Uganda as the Auditor. Albert Saltson,…
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Standard Bank Group has appointed Nonkululeko Nyembezi as the Board Chairperson-designate. She will also double as Chairperson Standard Bank of South Africa. “This is a profound and historic strategic moment – at once a proud celebration of unquestionable excellence and a moment of restorative justice,” said Chief Executive of the Standard Bank Group Sim Tshabalala. Nyembezi is a South African business executive who has been active in steel, telecommunications and finance. Her experience includes being both a board chairman and a member of board committees, with core expertise in strategy, planning, execution, governance and corporate stewardship. It is hugely significant…
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Doreen Nyiramugisha, the outgoing Head of Marketing and Communication at PostBank Uganda Ltd has crossed over to Housing Finance Bank as the new Head of Marketing and Communications, CEO East Africa has reliably learnt. In her new role, Doreen shall work alongside the Business to plan and develop new products and processes to deliver the bank’s customer value proposition. She will provide technical guidance on all matters relating to internal and external communications and stakeholder engagements. She has been instrumental in the institution’s transition to a tier one commercial bank. Through stellar Brand, Marketing Communications and CSI strategies, she has…
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Uganda’s Rehmah Kasule, Founder, CEDA International, is among the 33 women who made it to the 4th edition CNBC Rising Women Series that celebrates visionaries, leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives across Africa continent who have thrived within their families, communities, and businesses. Organised by Global Group Media, Rising Woman Africa recognizes exceptional women for their individual efforts have impacted Africa’s political, social, and economic developments, along with the arts, healthcare, finance, and other sectors. “Women leaders around the world are an example of tenacity and diversity. With the world’s recent and urgent challenges, they continue to work towards a more equitable future that opens doors for women and girls,” said Oni Aningo,…
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