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Mrs. Josephine Okuyi Ossiya, Ms. Elizabeth Namaganda, and Mrs. Alice Namuli-Blazevic prove that mentorship drives growth and productivity. Their stories show that men can be powerful allies in career success—while sometimes, it is women who become the glass ceiling.

The Unspoken Barrier: When Women Block Women in Corporate Leadership

Shantal was ready for the next move, having put in 15 years and saved the company a $2m loss, coupled with turning around a flailing portfolio. During her tenure as Chief Finance
Officials from Bank of Uganda, Capital Markets Authority , Airtel Money Uganda and parents using SchoolPay savings pose for a photo at the launch of the SchoolPay Savings app.

SchoolPay Savings launched to Ease School Fees Burden

“This is a transformative synergy of the financial and education sectors,” said Denis Kizito, Director of Market Supervision at the Capital Markets Authority. Speaking at the launch of SchoolPay Savings at Fairway
August 11, 2025
Edward Isingoma, Managing Partner, Pearl Capital Partners (PCP), Dr Ian Clarke, Founder, Clarke Farm, Wanjohi Ndagu, Investement Director, Pearl Capital Partners. The synergy between PCP's Yield Fund and the Clarke Farm has borne good fruits hence a fruitful exit of the fund.

Clarke Farm’s Coffee Growth Story with PCP’s Yield Fund

Not every entrepreneur faces the same barriers. While some struggle to access financing, others—like Ian Clarke—have found ways to navigate the system and unlock new opportunities. After stepping away from his healthcare
Josephine Olok has over 25 years in Information Technology. She has held several leadership positions in the oil and gas, banking, technology, postal, telecommunications and NGO sectors as well as worked as a consultant. Josephine is the director and co-founder of LumJo Consultants Ltd, a company established to address the gap in fit for purpose, affordable, locally available, locally developed and locally supported software in Uganda.

Josephine Olok: Building Uganda’s Tech Future with Purpose, Passion, and People

Josephine Olok’s father wanted her to do something like engineering, but her love for tech and computers told her different things. She had an in-depth desire to work with machines and to
July 23, 2025
Executive directors of Uganda Communications Commission- Godfrey Mutabaazi, Irene Sewankambo, and Nyombi Thembo. Over the years, the government, through the Commission has passed various policies that have had major impact on the telecommunications sector and the technology space of Uganda.

Mobile Phone @30: Key Government Decisions That Shaped Uganda’s Digital Economy

As the technology landscape evolves, the telecommunications sector continues to undergo rapid changes, many of which impact policy, regulation, and the livelihoods of individuals. Over the years, Uganda has made significant efforts
July 8, 2025
The success of mobile money laid the blueprint for a wave of Fintech startups that sought to build upon this digital financial infrastructure. One of the most prominent success stories is SafeBoda.
The success of mobile money laid the blueprint for a wave of Fintech startups that sought to build upon this digital financial infrastructure. One of the most prominent success stories is SafeBoda.

Mobile Phone @30: Uganda’s Digital Entrepreneurship Boom Powered by the Mobile Phone

For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the fabric of
Uganda Communications Commission headquarters in Bugoloobi. UCC continues to ensure that more Ugandans can communicate with ease at friendly costs. As the Commission marks 26 years, the achievements are not lost to all stakeholders.

Mobile Phone @30: How UCC Is Powering Nationwide Digital Transformation

When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) opened its doors over two decades ago, it was with a modest mandate to oversee the nascent communications landscape of a post-liberalisation era. Today, the Commission
The Auditor General found that UBC, which is led by Winston David Agaba, holds UGX318.79 billion in property, plant, and equipment, but over UGX26.32 billion worth of assets have been effectively declared worthless, yet continue to be used without revaluation.
The Auditor General found that UBC, which is led by Winston David Agaba, holds UGX318.79 billion in property, plant, and equipment, but over UGX26.32 billion worth of assets have been effectively declared worthless, yet continue to be used without revaluation.

UBC Audit: A Sound Balance Sheet Masking Structural Fatigue

On paper, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is financially sound. Yet, a deeper analysis of Auditor General Edward Akol’s report for the 12 months to June 2024 reveals a troubled national broadcaster held
New Vision managing director Don Wanyama (left) and chairman Patrick Ayota, an audit report says, have to work on closing existing small leakages because they have the potential to worsen an already fragile financial position.
New Vision managing director Don Wanyama (left) and chairman Patrick Ayota, an audit report says, have to work on closing existing small leakages because they have the potential to worsen an already fragile financial position.

Intact on Paper, yet Vulnerable: Audit reveals New Vision’s slow-burning financial strain

New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited remains profitable, solvent, and fully compliant, according to the Auditor General’s 2024 report. Whereas Auditor General Edward Akol gives the media conglomerate a “fair view

 

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