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...
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...
By Doreen A. Muhangazi In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape worldwide, the caliber of Human Capital in any given organization has become pivotal to its success. Collectively, Human Capital refers to the set of skills, knowledge and experience possessed by the Organization’s workforce, and these have since emerged as the number key driver for competitive advantage in any industry or sector. With increased automation, companies can no longer give lip service to the centrality of people to their businesses and eventual success or not. Therefore, effective management and development of Human Capital “people” are foundational to building a resilient organisation…
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Uganda struck oil in the Albertine Graben in 2006 and reached the Financial Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022. Since then, much work has been ongoing on the needed production and enabling infrastructure in the Albertine Graben oil fields and on the 1443km USD5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). A lot of background work on the 60,000 barrels per day refinery is also on course. Since FID, USD7.14 billion has been approved for investment, and USD1.914 billion (36%) of this has been committed to Ugandan companies. This is much closer to the 40% national content target for…
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Cinnamon Solutions is a fintech company that digitises and automates the activities and financial records of Savings Groups, SACCOs, Investment Clubs, and VSLAs, has announced the appointment of Doreen Rutazaana as its new Chief Executive and Executive Director on the Board. The appointment is effective September 1, 2024. According to a company statement, Doreen brings over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked extensively with SMEs, commercial enterprises, NGOs, and corporate institutions. “A seasoned leader, she specialises in Agribusiness, Women in Business, and Supply Chain Banking, with a proven track record in driving business growth, innovating banking…
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Lynette Akol is the proprietor of Krystal Ice Limited (KIL), a company that prides itself in producing a variety of ice products ranging from ice flakes, ice cubes, healthy and nutritious ice pops with a range of delicious flavors which include orange, watermelon, mango, pineapple, strawberry and mixed fruit among others. The company has built a strong relationship with key stakeholders such as dfcu bank, and the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) who have been instrumental in provision of industrial research and product development. Akol’s business is situated on the bustling Commercial Street in Luzira, where we met her for…
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She is a distinguished personal and business development consultant with over two decades of experience, dedicated to social entrepreneurship, counselling, personal development, financial literacy, business coaching and curriculum development. As the founder and Executive Director of Kyusa and Kyusa Institute, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives to empower marginalised youth entrepreneurs and women through innovative training and mentorship programmes. An accomplished author, TEDWomen speaker, and recognised leader in community transformation, Dr Kirabo is passionately committed to nurturing, equipping, and inspiring individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable success. Her burning desire to equip others was birthed in her humble…
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In this interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera, the Executive Editor of the CEO East Africa Magazine, she shares important insights on why God and business mix so well and how best, the faithful can leverage their work to build “God’s Kingdom here on earth as it is in Heaven”. What is the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Program about and why now? The Faith Driven Entrepreneur movement is dedicated to partnering with Churches to support and equip their Christ-following entrepreneurs to find community and fulfil their God-given calling. This non-profit is on a mission to help shape and equip entrepreneurs who are shaping…
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Prof. Pauline Byakika Kibwika, a Professor of Internal Medicine and Epidemiology, at Makerere University’s College of Health Sciences, has emerged as the new Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika beat four other candidates to emerge as the top candidate after presentations held at the University on August 01st. The other candidates were Dr. Amos G. Agaba, a Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at MUST; Dr. Joel Bazira, an Associate Professor of Microbiology at MUST; Dr. Lynette Kyokunda, an Associate Professor of Anatomical Pathology at the University of Botswana and Dr. Juliet Mwanga Amumpaire,…
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In our regular series, #WomenFixingUganda ⏤ women leaders working and contributing to make Uganda a better place, today we focus on Dr. Olive Sabiiti, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda (CUU). Dr. Sabiiti is a distinguished senior lecturer, a legal scholar, with more than 20 years of demonstrated experience in the higher education industry. She is also an advocate of the High Court of Uganda Prior to being appointed the Ag. Vice Chancellor, she held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor- Academic Affairs, a role she has played since April 2018. Before that, she was the Dean, the Faculty…
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Knowing exactly how each piece of the puzzle fits together is probably the most appropriate skill that someone who occupies the role of Head of Central Operations could have. At dfcu Bank, Eva Naisanga is exactly that person. She started acquiring these skills when she joined the Bank’s Masaka Branch in 2005 and has honed them over the twenty or so years that she’s worked at dfcu. “Starting out a career as a teller is one of the best experiences anyone can have. You are dealing one-on-one with many people, and you have to manage each of their different needs…
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Amanda Kabagambe is a Partner and Head of East Africa for TLG Capital. She is also the Chairperson of the Uganda Chapter and a Member Board of Directors of the East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA). Amanda is a Transaction Advisor and Management Consultant with over 14 years of experience providing cross-cutting advisory services to increase access to growth capital, solve business issues, and increase productivity, and competitiveness of organisations. She has worked in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. She has extensive experience working with East African SMEs and has structured and…
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