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Why Weekends No Longer Mean Stalled Business – dfcu’s Weekend Agent Float Loan Is Transforming Uganda.

Brian EmorutCompany News Thought LeadershipDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

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…

Companies Rise or Fall on How Well They Renew Their Leaders

Guest WriterThought LeadershipDecember 4, 2025December 3, 2025

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….

OPINION: Driving sustainability and transformation in banking: A journey beyond profit

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial Services Thought LeadershipDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025

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….

Why Awards Matter: Celebrating Excellence through the PRAU Excellence Awards

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & Markets Thought LeadershipNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025

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…

AI as a growth accelerator: Why East Africa is emerging as a testbed for digital transformation

Guest WriterThe Big Story Thought LeadershipNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025

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…

How VoLTE is Transforming Voice Calls in Uganda

Brian EmorutBusiness & Markets Thought LeadershipNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025

By Rajesh Agrawal. Uganda’s telecommunications sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving global trends. As the country gradually shifts away from traditional communication methods, there…

Beyond Accountants Week: Celebrating the Financial Stewards Shaping Trust and Transformation in the Insurance Sector

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025

By Anthony Lubega Matovu, FCCA, CFA Each year, as we celebrate Accountants Week, we pause to recognise the often-unseen powerhouses behind every successful organisation, the men and women who ensure…

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Lessons from Four Years in Industrial HR Leadership at Kakira Sugar

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & Markets Thought LeadershipNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025

By Susan Mataka Serving as Head of Human Resources at Kakira Sugar Limited has been a defining chapter of my 19-year HR career—one that has stretched my leadership, sharpened my…

Rethinking Digital Finance in Uganda for Meaningful Inclusion

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025

By Musa Musazi, A few weeks ago, I met a hardware shop owner in one of our upcountry branches. He told me that while digital payments have made business easier,…

Why the Ugandan Shilling Is Appreciating and Why It Must Be Protected

Editorial, CEO East AfricaBanking & Financial Services Thought LeadershipNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

BY BONNY KOMAGUM The recent 3.2% appreciation of the Ugandan Shilling against the US dollar has become a major talking point in economic discussions across the country. Over the 12…

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