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    Banking on Prosperity: How Stanbic is Powering Uganda’s Rising Middle Class

    April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 0 Shares
    By Sam Fredrick Mwogeza  When many people talk about wealth, it seems like an impossible dream, and based on their modest incomes, certainly unattainable in their lifetimes. But with the...
    Zahid Mustafa (left), CEO of I&M Bank Tanzania, with Muhereza Kyamutetera (right), Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine, during a conversation on leadership, strategy, and regional integration.

    Inside Zahid Mustafa’s Turnaround Playbook: How I&M Bank Tanzania Reclaimed Growth and Relevance

    April 13, 2026 0 Shares
    This integration extends beyond trade. Tourism and human mobility are equally regional, with nearly 78% of Uganda’s international visitors coming from neighbouring East African countries, reflecting a region that is...

    Nicholas Mukasa Appointed Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor

    April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 0 Shares
    The Bank of Namibia has announced the appointment of Mr Nicholas Mukasa as Deputy Governor, marking a significant step in strengthening the central bank’s leadership as it navigates an increasingly...

    Strong Vote of Confidence: Mbire Reappointed MTN Uganda Chairman

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    Shareholders of MTN Uganda have overwhelmingly endorsed Charles Mbire for another term as Board Chairman, reaffirming confidence in his leadership during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday Morning.  ...

    Unresolved Commercial Disputes Climb to UGX 3.5 Trillion as Chief Justice Zeija and BoU Governor Atingi-Ego Push for ADR

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija (left) and Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, whose joint call for expanded use of ADR highlights growing concern over trillions of shillings locked in court disputes and the urgent need to unlock capital for economic growth.
     At least UGX 3.5 trillion is currently locked in unresolved commercial disputes within Uganda’s court system—capital that cannot be reinvested, circulated, or deployed productively in the economy. That stark reality...
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    God, Faith, and Leadership: How Uganda’s Top Executives Draw Strength from Above

    Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

    In the high-pressure corridors of corporate Uganda, where profit margins and shareholder returns dominate boardroom agendas, an unexpected theme is rising to the forefront of leadership: faith in God. Across…

    Judy Rugasira, Managing Director of Knight Frank Uganda, seated in a professional setting, representing Christian leadership in Uganda. Her expression is composed and thoughtful, reflecting her faith-based approach to business, prayer-led decision-making, and commitment to ethical corporate culture. She stands as a leading example of Godly leadership, integrating spirituality and executive responsibility in Uganda’s corporate world.

    Leading with Purpose: Judy Rugasira on Faith, Integrity, and Stewardship

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

    How has faith influenced your leadership style at Knight Frank Uganda? My faith is the foundation of my leadership style – it shapes how I define success and how I…

    Uganda Tourism Board Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

    Brian EmorutPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

    Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Juliana Kagwa, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, has officially assumed office and commenced duties with effective 16th, June, 2025….

    Auditor General Questions URBRA Board’s Capacity to Run Retirement Benefits Sector

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryJune 16, 2025June 21, 2025

    Behind the gleaming figures of a clean financial audit and commendable regulatory performance, the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) is grappling with internal cracks. URBRA regulates a sensitive sector…

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    From Hospital Corridors to National Standards: CFO Robert Kakooza on Leading with Compassion, Strategy, and Integrity 

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJune 15, 2025June 15, 2025

    Robert, let’s start by getting to know you better. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and your career journey so far. And before we dive into the details,…

    UCC Audit: A Pileup of Uncollected Revenues, Licensing Gaps, and Dangerous Silence on Al Regulation 

    CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025

    In the age of fibre optics, mobile money, and the explosive promise of artificial intelligence, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) sits at the epicenter of a digital revolution from telecom…

    Is Stuart Birungi the Crown Prince to the Movit Personal Care Empire?

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryJune 14, 2025June 16, 2025

    In January 2025, Stuart Birungi was officially appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Movit Group. His elevation to the role, after over a decade of service across Uganda,…

    MTN's Sylvia Mulinge (left) and Airtel's Soumendra Sahu. Telecoms are investing heavily in data-enabled infrastructure. For instance, in 2024, MTN and Airtel invested a combined UGX893.7 billion in infrastructure projects with a focus on 4G and 5G sites.

    Mobile Phone @30: Data is the New Airtime; Telecoms Shift to Digital-First Investment Models

    CEO East Africa MagazineTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025

    Until 2007, mobile phone subscribers had largely known voice and short message texting needs. In fact, for a long time, the mobile phone had no major use apart from making…

    In his response to audit queries, Benson Turamye (right) reported unmet targets as realized, which Auditor General Edward Akol (left) considered a misrepresentation of the issues.

    Caught offside: Auditor General Tells Benson Turamye’s PPDA to Stop Misreporting on Unmet Targets

    CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025

    When the authority responsible for procurement and disposal of public assets falters in its duties, the impact doesn’t just stay within its walls – it ripples dangerously through the economy,…

    Equity Bank Uganda Staff on Tenterhooks as James Mwangi’s Intra-Group Integrity Cleanup Enters Kampala

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJune 12, 2025June 14, 2025

    The wave of integrity audits that saw over 1,200 employees sacked in Kenya is now sweeping across Equity Group’s subsidiaries in East Africa, with Uganda the latest to feel the…

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