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From left: Apollo Makubuya, Jacqueline Asiimwe, Gloria Byamugisha, and Crystal Kabajwara—four accomplished leaders whose early reflections on And Then What? by Francis Kamulegeya (centre) are shaping the conversation ahead of its 30 April 2026 launch, each offering a distinct perspective on success, purpose, and what it truly means to build a life of lasting impact.
From left: Apollo Makubuya, Jacqueline Asiimwe, Gloria Byamugisha, and Crystal Kabajwara—four accomplished leaders whose early reflections on And Then What? by Francis Kamulegeya (centre) are shaping the conversation ahead of its 30 April 2026 launch, each offering a distinct perspective on success, purpose, and what it truly means to build a life of lasting impact.

After Success, Then What? Early Readers Of Francis Kamulegeya’s Upcoming Book Say It Forces You to Rethink Everything

In boardrooms, business, careers, politics, public service, and professional life, success is often clearly defined. Titles are earned. Milestones are reached. Progress is visible. Yet what to do with that success is
April 6, 2026
A visual showcase of the inaugural Africa CMO 100—featuring the continent’s most influential marketing leaders, including a strong Eastern Africa contingent and Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Mulinge.

East Africa’s Marketing Leaders Shine in Africa CMO 100 Debut, with Sylvia Mulinge Inducted into Hall of Fame

Eastern Africa has taken a prominent place in Africa’s evolving brand and marketing leadership landscape, with 17 senior marketing leaders from across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia named among the continent’s most
March 31, 2026
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Francis Kamulegeya pictured across various roles—from corporate leadership to farming and community initiatives—reflecting his transition into impact-driven work in Uganda.
Francis Kamulegeya: After nearly three decades at PwC, the former Managing Partner has stepped into a new chapter of board leadership, social impact and reflection — captured in his new book And Then What?, which challenges leaders to rethink success beyond titles.

After Success, Then What? Francis Kamulegeya on His Aptly Titled New Book and Life Beyond Big Titles and Offices

Since stepping away from corporate leadership, Kamulegeya has devoted his time to writing, mentoring young professionals, supporting social impact initiatives, and contributing to conversations on leadership and life transitions. These reflections form
March 18, 2026
Top East African executives featured. From top to bottom in descending rows: Abdi Mohamed, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer- Absa Bank Kenya, Sylvia Mulinge- MTN Uganda CEO, Fabian Kasi- Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Centenary Bank Uganda, Sanjay Rughani- Standard Chartered Bank Uganda CEO, Peace Ayebazibwe Kabunga- Executive Director, Housing Finance Bank Uganda, Ruth Zaipuna- Chief Executive Officer, NMB Bank Tanzania, Njeri Jomo- Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer, Mary Mulili - Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, UBA Kenya, Robert Kibaara- Group Chief Executive Officer, HF Group, Diane Karusisi- Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Kigali, Twinemanzi Tumubweinee- Executive Director, National Payment Systems, Bank of Uganda, Catherine Muraga- Managing Director, Microsoft Africa Development Centre, Ken Njoroge- Co-founder, Cellulant and Founder, PANI, Dilip Pal Group Chief Financial Officer, Safaricom PLC, Frank Molla-Managing Director – Africa, MDP Consumer, FMCG & Corporate Leadership, Lina Githuka- Managing Director, Kenya Wine Agencies Limited, Risper Genga Ohaga Group Chief Financial Officer- East African Breweries PLC, Anne Muraya- Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte East Africa, Allan Kilavuka- Former Group Managing Director & CEO, Kenya Airways, Julius Kipngetich- Group Chief Executive Officer, Jubilee Holdings, Jubilee Health Insurance, Carol Musyoka- CEO, Carol Musyoka Consulting, Martin Oduor-Otieno- Founder, The Leadership Group, Imran Osman- Chief Executive Officer, Avenue Healthcare- Dr. Sylvia Vito Africa Head, EVA Pharma International.

What East Africa’s Senior Executives Are Reading in 2026 — and Why It Matters

Frank Molla, Managing Director for Africa at payments giant MDP, is a strong believer that books are quiet mentors and companions that steer leaders toward depth, courage, and beautifully human leadership. Read
January 20, 2026
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Edna Torana, newly appointed Managing Director of Scanad Uganda, at her office leading the agency’s AI-driven transformation.
Edna Torana, the new Country Lead of Scanad Uganda — a people-centred, results-driven leader re-engineering a 30-year agency for the AI age, blending human insight, cultural intelligence and global WPP technology to shape the future of Uganda’s creative economy.

AdWoman on a Mission: How Edna Torana, Scanad Uganda’s New Boss, Is Re-Engineering the Agency for the AI Age 

Edna Torana, Scanad Uganda’s new Country Lead, did not come to the top of Uganda’s advertising industry by being parachuted into power. She came up the hard way — through client meetings
January 12, 2026
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Dr. Alex Oketch, newly appointed General Manager for East Africa at GE HealthCare. His appointment follows a successful tenure as Interim General Manager.

GE HealthCare Appoints Dr. Alex Oketch, East Africa General Manager

GE HealthCare, a leading global MedTech company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has appointed Dr. Alex Oketch as General Manager for East Africa. The leadership transition reinforces the company’s commitment to deepening its
September 17, 2025
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Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote gathered Africa's movers and shakers including top billionaires and leaders at the Africa Renaissance Retreat in Kigali, Rwanda to discuss the future, and the continent's transformation.

Billionaire Dangote gathers Africa’s billionaires and movers and shakers in Kigali, to shape Africa’s transformation agenda

The President and Chief Executive of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote (www.Dangote.com), has called on African business leaders to take the lead in transforming the continent. Speaking at the just
September 14, 2024

 

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