Thought Leadership

How Digital Empowerment is Shaping the Future of Ugandan Women 

Paul MurungiTechnology & InnovationThought LeadershipMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

By Sarwiyat Rahaman On 8th March, the world marked the 116th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a global moment dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements and advancing gender equality. The day…

OPINION: This Is Why The Ruparelia Foundation & Partners Are Investing UGX1.7 bn in the Bukedea Eye-camp

CEO East Africa MagazineLeadership & GovernanceThought LeadershipMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

By the Board of Trustees, Ruparelia Foundation Uganda is facing a silent but deeply consequential public health crisis—one that too often goes unnoticed until it is too late. It is…

Why we are all vital to Uganda’s Development.

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

By Sheila Awori The government and corporations cannot author Uganda’s growth story on their own and this disparity is most noticeable in the lives of women and girls. Despite aggressive…

Execution Is Strategy: Why East Africa’s Future Depends on Operational Excellence

CEO East Africa MagazineEnergy, Oil & GasThought LeadershipMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026

By Larry Khaduli East Africa stands at a defining moment. Across the region, governments and private sector players are investing heavily in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and digital transformation. From oil…

She Walks: Purposeful Strides, Scaling Hills in Heels—and Why Women’s Progress Matters for Africa’s Future

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

By Christine Kyokunda East Africa, Africa and the world’s growth story cannot be told without women. They are in our markets and boardrooms, in our studios and sports fields, in…

From Presence to Power: Building The Table We Deserve

CEO East Africa MagazineEnergy, Oil & GasThought LeadershipWomen In LeadershipMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

By Marieme-Sav SOW, Vice President for engagement and advocacy at TotalEnergies EP Africa Often, I am the only woman in the room – sometimes, the only African woman. This is not a complaint, but a…

Give to Gain: The Quiet Evolution of Women and the Question We Are Afraid to Ask

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipMarch 7, 2026March 7, 2026

Every year, the world pauses on International Women’s Day to celebrate women. Speeches are delivered, statistics are shared, and the language of empowerment fills conference halls, policy papers, and social…

PROFILE: Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda — The Making of One of Uganda’s Leading Tax Lawyers

Dennis AsiimweExecutive ProfilesLegal & JusticeRegulation & ComplianceThe Big StoryThought LeadershipTop Law FirmsMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Tell us a bit about the firm, Birungyi, Barata & Advocates. To the lay person, it is a prominent tax law firm… Well, we are a law firm, but we…

dfcu Bank Expands Access to Life-Saving Care for 21,790 Ugandans

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipMarch 3, 2026March 3, 2026

By Helena Mayanja There are moments when illness does not just test the body; it tests a family’s stability, dignity, and future. In Uganda today, too many households face that…

Women in Their Prime: Corporate Africa’s Greatest Growth Advantage

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Corporate Africa is scaling at pace, with an expansion in markets, increased capital inflows, tightening regulations, rising governance expectations, and accelerated decision-making through new technologies. In such an environment, competitive…