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2026 Rewriting Goals Over Regrets

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Every start of the year rolls in with the usual sparkle, vision boards, gym subscriptions, business plans, ambitious applications and beautifully typed goals pinned on bedroom/ office walls. The energy…

Why East Africa Matters to Standard Bank Group — Sim Tshabalala Explains

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial Services East Africa Thought LeadershipFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

By Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth forecasts, a powerful demographic dividend, and…

From Seasons to Systems: Rethinking How Uganda Finances Agriculture.

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

By Annette Kiconco At the start of every planting season, thousands of Ugandan farmers confront the same calculation: when to plant, how much to invest, and whether to absorb risk…

When Excel Files Become “Imported Services”: Rethinking VAT on Cross-Border Projects in Uganda

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

By Ferdinand Kamya Uganda has made significant strides in strengthening tax compliance in cross-border projects, particularly in large infrastructure and consultancy engagements involving multinational firms. The principles are now…

What If the Dream Was Always Here? Uganda’s Moment to Build, Not Beg, the World

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026

By RTN Kalikumutima Deo There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning. The recent tightening of United…

Why Uganda Must Rethink How Trusts Are Registered

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Over the past four decades, a generation of entrepreneurs, professionals, farmers, and property owners has built significant wealth. As this generation retires or passes on, the challenge facing families is…

KPIs Versus Keeping People Inspired: Colleague, Have You Achieved Your Target?

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026

The year has come to an end, but for our working people, the 2025 KPIs had them at chokeholds, and the hustle and bustle will spill over to 2026. So,…

Why 2026 Will Redefine Reputation in East Africa.

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & Markets Thought LeadershipJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

By Denise Kayiraba Across East Africa, institutions are operating in an environment that appears familiar on the surface but has fundamentally shifted underneath. Markets are expanding, regulatory frameworks are tightening,…

When health falters, hope should not: why every Ugandan deserves care that protects dignity

Editorial, CEO East AfricaNews & Analysis Thought LeadershipDecember 26, 2025December 26, 2025

By Maryann Wanjiku Michuki There is a truth many of us quietly live with: in Uganda, one medical emergency can change everything. A Twitter user once captured it painfully well…

Powering the Nation: Beyond Blame, Toward ESG-Driven Electricity Governance in Uganda

CEO East Africa MagazineEnergy, Oil & Gas Thought LeadershipDecember 21, 2025December 21, 2025

Electricity is the invisible architecture upon which modern societies are built. It powers industry, sustains healthcare systems, enables education, fuels technological advancement, and underwrites national competitiveness. For Uganda, aspiring toward…

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When Women Rise, Financial Systems Become More Inclusive

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