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SUCCESSION IN FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS: How Joseline Kateeba staged a friendly boardroom ‘coup’ against her mother at Crest Foam; and the beautiful unfolding story

David KangyeBillionairesBusiness & MarketsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipJune 30, 2022July 1, 2023

(This story is an adaptation from a conversation Petua Kateeba and Joseline Kateeba had with Akaego Okoye, for her African Business Stories Podcast) At least 70% of all small businesses…

Yustus Aribariho, a Ugandan, appointed Global Head, Digital Utilities at Standard Chartered Bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryJune 23, 2022September 8, 2024

Yustus Aribariho, a Ugandan Banker with Standard Chartered Bank, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has been appointed its Global Head, Digital Utilities. In his new role, which he…

NUMBERS DON’T LIE: 10 graphs that tell 11 years of Richard Byarugaba at NSSF

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryJune 20, 2022October 5, 2023

Many of them failed to complete their terms, largely to poor management and subsequently poor performance. Others are serving prison terms due to integrity issues. It was not until 2010,…

Guardians of the Nation: How Ascent Capital’s just-in-time equity investment has shaped Guardian Health into Uganda’s largest pharmacy chain

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryJune 12, 2022July 4, 2023

Anthony Natif is a special kind of guy in all ways. If you met him on the street, you wouldn’t tell he is the brain behind the ever-expanding Guardian Health…

A TEAM: Meet the 11 men and women working with Richard Byarugaba to transform NSSF

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisJune 8, 2022August 27, 2023

The 37-year-old Fund is the largest pension fund in the countries of the East African Community, with assets under management, worth over UGX 15.6 trillion as at the end of…

Q&A: Equity Bank Uganda’s Samuel Kirubi on the bank’s fast but purposeful rise from the bottom to Uganda’s 6th largest bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryMay 17, 2022June 14, 2022

2021 was yet another good year for Equity Bank in Uganda. All the key fundamentals posted strong double-digit growth. What are some of the key highlights in your performance that…

#CEOOFTHEWEEK: Michael K. Mugabi, Managing Director, Housing Finance Bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Years Active: November 2018 – to date Key Achievements: In the three years of Mugabi’s leadership, Housing Finance Bank has experienced double-digit and often above-industry growth rates cementing its place…

Over 200 years of combined experience— who is who on I&M Bank Uganda’s board of directors?

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

On 8th November 2021, Orient Bank rebranded to I&M Bank Uganda following the completion of the acquisition of 90 per cent shareholding of the Orient Bank by I&M Group Plc….

Uganda’s Rehmah Kasule Makes it to Global Group Media’s Rising Women Series – Amplifying The Voices Of African Leadership

Nelson NambooleLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisWomen In LeadershipApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Uganda’s Rehmah Kasule, Founder, CEDA International, is among the 33 women who made it to the 4th edition CNBC Rising Women Series that celebrates visionaries, leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives across…

#CEOOFTHEWEEK: Annet Nakawunde Mulindwa, a lioness in banking and a champion of women’s financial inclusion

Muhereza KyamuteteraLists & RankingsThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipApril 28, 2022April 28, 2022

CEO East Africa Magazine would like to recognize, Annet Nakawunde Mulindwa, the Managing Director of Uganda’s Finance Trust Bank. This week, the bank released its 2021 financial performance results, reporting…