Thought Leadership

OPINION⎮Government’s Shift To Tax The Sale of Non-Business Assets Defies Conventions of Income Taxation

Birungyi Cephas KagyendaNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 13, 2024April 13, 2024

Income tax primarily relates to profits or gains arising from business activities, property ownership and employment. While there are general principles applied in determining what is taxable, overall, a tax…

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK WEALTH SERIES⎮”Dear 20-year-old….”; the things I wish I had done differently about creating wealth

Paul Sefa-BaduBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024

If you could go back in time to your 20’s, what are some of the things you wish you had done differently?  I wish I had listened to my parents…

HOLY GRAIL OF LEADERSHIP⎮Unpacking Rev. Canon Benoni Mugarura’s 50-Year Saga⏤ Transition, Succession, and Change Management; Insights for Business Leaders!

CEO East Africa MagazineCEO PerspectivesExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Hosted by the esteemed CEO of CivSource Africa, Jacqueline Asiimwe, this platform brings to life the diverse stories of revered personalities like Mama Rhoda Kalema, Dr. Miria Matembe, James Tumusiime,…

Sectoral Linkages: An Opportunity for Different Sectors of the Country to Participate in Oil and Gas for Economic Development 

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsThought LeadershipApril 4, 2024April 5, 2024

By Peninah Aheebwa The Oil and Gas sector in Uganda has progressed to the development phase with an expected total investment of US$ 20 billion before the production of the…

SUCCESSION PLANNING IN FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES: A Legal Expert View On Effective Estate Planning

Sim KatendeNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024

First of all, what is estate planning?  Estate planning encompasses determining how your assets Will be preserved, managed, and distributed after your death or if you become incapacitated. Every family…

Architecting Cyber Security for Uganda’s Fintech Sector

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMarch 30, 2024March 30, 2024

Uganda is currently one of the leaders in digital economic contributions in Africa at 7% with a significant evolution and innovation within the fintech sector. According to a 2022 study…

OPINION: The African Continental Free Trade Area⏤ Will The Current Euphoria Burst?  

George ArodiNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

The quest for economic integration of Africa is finally here. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a historic milestone in the economic integration of the African continent.  The…

Open Letter to H.E. Museveni⏤ Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Tax Amendments Impacting Investors in Uganda

Samuel KahimaBusiness & MarketsThought LeadershipFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Your Excellency, The President of The Republic of Uganda. I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing as a concerned citizen and tax…

Why tourism infrastructure such as the Speke Resort Convention Centre, are of strategic national importance

CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJanuary 26, 2024January 31, 2024

Uganda has just successfully hosted the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and the Third South Summit of the G77 and China, at the 3,800 seater Speke Resort Convention Centre. A…

The Journey to CIO with Elijah Kitaka⏤ Meet Rita Kabatunzi, one of the mentors

The CEO Magazine TeamExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJanuary 8, 2024January 8, 2024

We all know Elijah Kitaka in Uganda’s technology space. We also know the ex-Google and former NSSF and Stanbic Bank CIO’s love for technology as well as his passion for…