African Entrepreneurs Archives

Julius Kyazze Steps in as CEO of Live54+, Consolidating Creative Ventures Under New Pan-African Conglomerate

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News News & AnalysisFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Ugandan media, advertising and entertainment entrepreneur Julius Kyazze has stepped into a new leadership role as Chief Executive Officer of Live54+, marking a strategic consolidation of businesses he co-founded into…

The Father Who Built Forward: How Values, Education, and Discipline Forged the Rwakatungu Family’s Resilience and Impact

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryDecember 24, 2025December 24, 2025

For anyone who grew up in Uganda in the 1980s and 1990s, it is impossible not to marvel at Caleb Rwakatungu Snr’s ability to extract so much from so little….

Meet Nigerian Oil & Gas Billionaire, Dr. Layi Fatona — The Man Pushing His Empire into East Africa

Muhereza KyamuteteraEast Africa News & AnalysisNovember 6, 2025November 21, 2025

When Dr. Layi Fatona took the stage at the Stanbic Bank East Africa Economic Summit in Kampala, there was a certain stillness in the room — the kind that precedes…

Private Credit vs Venture Capital: What African Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Kenneth Legesi, CFASponsored Content Thought LeadershipMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

In Africa’s fast-growing business landscape, securing funding is both an opportunity and a challenge. For entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, two major financing paths stand out: Private Credit and Venture Capital (VC)….