Thought Leadership

A scholar’s journey that started at KIU to training Kenyan government officials

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsSponsored ContentThought LeadershipMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025

By Dr. Narman T. O. Orwa My academic journey began at Kampala International University (KIU), a place that formed the foundation of my personal and professional growth. As an undergraduate…

Why Professional Associations Are Important? A Case of PRAU

CEO East Africa MagazineSponsored ContentThought LeadershipMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to specific fields serve as vital catalysts for growth, innovation, and credibility. For the Public Relations (PR) sector in Uganda, the Public Relations…

Agricultural Financing in Uganda: A Transformative Approach

Paul MurungiAgriculture & Agro-industryBusiness & MarketsThought LeadershipApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

By Julius Akais The landscape of agricultural financing in Uganda is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a strategic approach that goes far beyond traditional lending models. At the heart…

Inspired to be a better person, Molly Nagasha has returned to KIU for her master’s

Brian EmorutCompany NewsThought LeadershipApril 29, 2025May 8, 2025

It has been five years since Molly Nagasha graduated from Kampala International University (KIU). However, years later KIU remains a part of her life and continues to shape her career. …

KIU’s 16-year journey as a student and now lecturer —  Dr Abeera Odetha Katuramu

CEO East Africa MagazineSponsored ContentThought LeadershipApril 27, 2025April 27, 2025

Talk of killing two birds with one stone – I was at Kampala International University (KIU) as a student before I returned to the same university to teach. And for…

From Kenya, Mutuma’s story was written at KIU

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsThought LeadershipApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

By Elias Mutuma When, I joined Kampala International University (KIU) in 2008, the School of Law was just six years old, having been accredited by the Ugandan Law Development Council…

Still in the Game: Why Cards Remain Core to the Future of Payments — Insights from Payments Leader & Expert, Frank Molla

Muhereza KyamuteteraThought LeadershipApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

As the world marked Earth Day this week, the urgency of sustainability once again took center stage. In the financial services and digital payments sectors, the discourse around environmental sustainability…

A fusion of tradition and global influence; unpacking the cultural relevance of jazz to Uganda and Ugandan music.

Brian EmorutLifestyleSponsored ContentThought LeadershipApril 24, 2025May 1, 2025

Born in the early 20th century in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans, jazz emerged as a powerful expression of the African American experience; blending blues, ragtime, and West…

OPINION: As a Stanbic Shareholder, Here’s What I’m Seeing in Uganda’s Banking Sector (2024)

Kenneth Legesi, CFAThe Big StoryThought LeadershipApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

I’ve been a minority shareholder in Stanbic Bank Uganda for a while now. And like many retail investors, I occasionally take an interest in their performance, most times I just…

Operational Efficiency: Why UEDCL Needs A Robust E-Procurement System

Macdonald Rukundo KyamuteteraThought LeadershipApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

From Enterprise Agility to Public Accountability On March 31, 2025, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) stepped into history, reclaiming its full mandate as the distributor of electricity nationwide. This…