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Gov’t on move to redirect resources towards wealth creation, rapid expansion of the economy

Edna KyokunzireThe Big StoryJune 19, 2023June 19, 2023

Government will in the Financial Year 2023/24 redirect resources towards wealth creation by facilitating more Ugandans to join the money economy and accelerate the economy’s rapid expansion, the Finance Ministry…

PROFILE: 7 years of Sarah Arapta as Chief Executive of Citibank Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipJune 17, 2023July 1, 2023

Sarah Arapta is the Chief Executive and Managing Director for Citibank Uganda, Uganda’s 10th largest bank by assets. She has held this role since January 2016.  Sarah has had an…

Uganda Airlines hires I&M Bank’s Andrew Ssekamwa as CFO 

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsThe Big StoryJune 17, 2023June 17, 2023

Andrew Ssekamwa, FCCA, formerly the CFO at I&M Bank Uganda, has been appointed the Chief Finance Officer for Uganda Airlines, the national carrier. His appointment took effect in March 2023. …

I&M Bank Rwanda Plc taps Bank of Kigali’s Benjamin Mutimura as its next CEO

CEO ReporterCompany NewsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryJune 17, 2023June 17, 2023

The Board of Directors of I&M Bank Rwanda Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Benjamin Mutimura as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st July 2023 and subject…

Equity Bank launches Eazzy Stock, a stock financing service offering up to UGX3 bn in collateral-free short-term business loans

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 17, 2023June 17, 2023

Equity Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in Uganda known for its innovative and customer-centric solutions, is excited to announce its latest credit product- Eazzy Stock financing.  Eazzy Stock…

The Investor’s Digest: How Rootical is Investing up to Shs 40 Million in Regenerative Agriculture Businesses in Uganda.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEntrepreneurshipThe Big StoryJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

In the second edition of The Investor’s Digest Series, we had the opportunity to speak with Hannes Van den Eeckhout, the Founder & Director and Faridah Nalunkuuma, the Talent Manager…

Q&A: Equity Bank’s Anthony Kituuka, talks about doing well while doing good and a digitally-led inclusive ambition to 5 million customers by end of 2025

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

The interview takes place against a backdrop of significant positive performance, as reported in the 2022 published financials. Equity Bank Uganda, registered significant growth, reporting a 32% growth in customer…

The State of Uganda’s UGX1.425 Trillion Insurance Industry

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

Uganda’s Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has released the official 2022 report detailing the performance of the insurance industry, showing that the sector remained on a growth trajectory in the year…

Uganda’s Victoria University enters into partnership with UK’s University of the West of England Bristol 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Victoria University, Kampala has partnered with the United Kingdom’s University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol), allowing students from Victoria University to complete their degrees in the United…

Global payments solutions giant, BPC, joins Ugandan fintechs umbrella body; commits to accelerating industry innovation and security

The CEO Magazine TeamBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023

BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with the Financial Technology Association of Uganda (FITSPA)- the umbrella association of Ugandan fintechs. On June 14th 2023,…