Mobile money is the backbone of Uganda’s everyday economy. With over 30 million registered accounts and trillions of shillings transacted every month, mobile money powers how Ugandans pay, trade, and...
Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. In a climate defined by geopolitical volatility, digital disruption, and heightened stakeholder scrutiny, there is growing recognition....
By Peter Ssenyange For a long time, the success of a bank was measured in numbers: quarterly margins, loan-to-deposit ratios, and cost-to-income efficiency. But today, that narrative is being rewritten....
In every industry, recognition plays a vital role in inspiring excellence, fueling innovation, and setting benchmarks for success. For the field of Public Relations (PR) and Communication, a profession built...
As East African economies continue to navigate the pressures of inflation, currency swings and an increasingly uncertain global landscape, one question is rising to the top of boardroom agendas: how...
In the early 1990s, Tom Kiggundu, used to move with his camera everywhere on the lookout for functions. In three years, he had become popular within the party circles of…
“The greatest fear of human beings is the fear of failure. But I encourage you, whatever you are doing, do it well and don’t be afraid of falling. When a…
Patrick Bitature In the world of entrepreneurship, success is often romanticized as an overnight phenomenon—a brilliant idea that transforms into a million-dollar venture with just a single stroke of genius….
Dr Noeline Kirabo is the founder of Kyusa, a purpose-driven organization that empowers marginalized youth and women through enterprise development in Uganda. She is a distinguished personal and business development…
By Norman Kretzmer Contracts are an essential part of every organisation’s operations. But despite the effort that companies put into negotiating, drafting and understanding contracts before they’re signed, they often lose…
Yesterday, November 7th 2023, Standard Chartered Bank marked the 2023 Purple Tuesday with a series of activities that included lighting the bank’s head office purple as well as hosted several…
Crispin Kaheru In the realm of diplomacy, the role of an ambassador often conjures an image of a mere conduit for official communication between nations, focused on nurturing mutual understanding…
When Vimal Shah and his older brother took their ambitious idea for manufacturing consumer goods to potential backers in 1985, they could not get a loan. “Unilever will kill you,” one banker told them. Since then Unilever has sold several brands to them; and international rich lists put them top of the charts – most recently at $1.7bn – in…
This article embarks on a journey that delves into the realm of financial statements, peeling back the layers to reveal the essential role played by Ugandan banks in the intricate…
On October 4 amid fanfare, billionaire Dr Sikander Lalani chairman of the Roofings Group, inked a deal that will see the firm expand its production to 150,000 tonnes-a-year thanks to a new cold rolling plant at the Namanve Industrial Park. The move, some say, is a bold expression of Lalani’s future intentions as he prepares to consolidate the firm’s position…
