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    Who is Hortense Mudenge, the New Chief Executive Officer of Kigali International Financial Centre?

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsSponsored ContentJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

    In a decisive leadership transition that signals both continuity and ambition, Hortense Mudenge has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC)….

    dfcu Group chairman Jimmy D Mugerwa says the 2024 strong operational and financial performance has laid a foundation for for the Group to remain competitive in the market.

    dfcu’s Quiet Comeback: Profit Surges, Wounds Heal, and Strategy Crystallizes

    Jeff WintersBanking & Financial ServicesJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

    In a financial world increasingly shaped by agile Fintechs and digital-first lenders, dfcu is something of an old soul. At 60 years old, it carries the legacy—and the burden—of being…

    The Bank of Uganda report is a mixture of caution due to rising incidents of cyber fraud and a celebration of continued growth and resilience.

    Digital Credit Doubles, But So Do Cyber Risks: Uganda’s Banking Paradox

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

    As Uganda’s economy gains momentum in its post-pandemic rebound, a quiet contradiction is taking shape in the financial sector. On the surface, there’s cause for celebration. Mobile money volumes are…

    Who is Felicite Nson, the Incoming Managing Director of Uganda Breweries?

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

    Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)—a subsidiary of East African Breweries Limited (EABL), itself owned by Diageo plc, the global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding portfolio of spirits and beer…

    Uganda Breweries’ Andrew Kilonzo to Replace Mark Ocitti as Kenya Breweries’ Managing Director

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

    East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is set to make significant leadership changes at two of its key subsidiaries, with Andrew Kilonzo, the current Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL),…

    Doreen Atuheire Kabachelor, the Head of dfcu Women in Business, says the program targets women-led SMEs, including those structured as sole proprietorships or companies where women own at least 50% of the shares.

    Unlocking Her Economy: How dfcu Bank’s Women in Business is Reshaping the Entrepreneurial Landscape

    CEO ReporterCompany NewsSponsored ContentWomen In LeadershipJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

    In Uganda’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape, where the promise of entrepreneurship often ends at the gates of gender inequality, dfcu Bank is quietly building a new gateway—one designed not just for…

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    UBL’s Emmy Hashakimana Appointed to Lead Coca-Cola in Uganda as General Manager

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryJune 29, 2025June 29, 2025

    Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has appointed Emmy Hashakimana as the new General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, effective 12 August 2025. The announcement, made in an internal communication by Gavin…

    The prize money might offer a fleeting solution, covering immediate operational costs or player salaries for a short period. But it can rarely allow for strategic, long-term investments so desperately needed for sustainable growth.

    Football Development: Clubs Need Much More Than Prize Money

    Trevor LutaloNews & AnalysisJune 27, 2025June 28, 2025

    Football in Uganda has long cemented its place as the national sport, pulsating with an undeniable, albeit still growing, passion. Yet, beneath the roar of the crowd and the thrill…

    (Left to Right) MTN Uganda Chairman Charles Mbire, MTN Uganda chief executive officer Sylvia Mulinge, and MTN Mobile Money managing director Richard Yego, will, on July 2, be part of an extraordinary meeting where shareholders will vote on the proposed spin-off of MoMo, the Fintech unit from the telco, MTN Uganda.

    Spinning off value? MoMo’s exit tests MTNU’s shareholder promise

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

    Uganda’s biggest Fintech, MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), is moving out of the family home. Long treated as just another product line within the telecom’s machinery, MoMo is being carved out…

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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,…

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