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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is now a boardroom issue. Should it continue to be treated purely as an IT issue, it becomes disconnected from the realities of business risk.

Cybersecurity in the Boardroom: Why CEOs Must Lead from the Front

Cybersecurity has crossed a critical threshold. What was once a technical safeguard has become a defining test of leadership, resilience, and organisational survival. As threats grow faster, smarter, and more accessible, the
April 28, 2026
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Catherine Bwire, the Ecobank Uganda head of information security and data protection officer reflects on building trust in the digital economy and championing greater female leadership in cybersecurity, as she earns recognition as a finalist for the Global Top 100 Information Security Professional Award 2026 during Women’s Month celebrations.
Catherine Bwire, the Ecobank Uganda head of information security and data protection officer reflects on building trust in the digital economy and championing greater female leadership in cybersecurity, as she earns recognition as a finalist for the Global Top 100 Information Security Professional Award 2026 during Women’s Month celebrations.

Closing the Gender Gap in our Digital Defense Systems

By Catherine Bwire In the few seconds it takes to tap your phone, transfer money, or pay school fees, you are engaging in an act of profound trust. You are trusting an
March 6, 2026
Mark Danckwerts (Left), Head of Insurance at KPMG One Africa and Pierre Fourie, KPMG One Africa Head of Financial Services. They believe AI provides an opportunity as well as a risk to financial service providers in Africa as elsewhere.

Financial Services CEOs Double Down on AI, Resilience and Strategic Growth in 2026 in KPMG Global Outlook

Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and disciplined growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is according to
February 17, 2026
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A photo collage of top Ugandan Bank CEOs. In the top row; Uganda Bankers Association Chairman and Postbank Managing Director- Julius Kakeeto, Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, Stanbic Bank Uganda CEO, Mumba Kalifungwa. Bottom row: I&M Bank CEO, Robin Bairstow, Diamond Trust Bank CEO, Godfrey Sebaana and Standard Chartered CEO, Sanjay Rughani.
A photo collage of top Ugandan Bank CEOs. In the top row; Uganda Bankers Association Chairman and Postbank Managing Director- Julius Kakeeto, Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, Stanbic Bank Uganda CEO, Mumba Kalifungwa. Bottom row: I&M Bank CEO, Robin Bairstow, Diamond Trust Bank CEO, Godfrey Sebaana and Standard Chartered CEO, Sanjay Rughani.

Inside the Minds of Uganda’s Top Bank CEOs: Reflections, Fears, and the Future of Banking

At the recently concluded Annual Bankers Conference, some of Uganda’s most influential banking leaders stepped away from the boardroom and into the spotlight. Representing institutions that collectively control a significant share of
August 12, 2025
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Resty Ayona, Head of Performance and Rewards at Airtel Uganda, making her remarks at the unveiling event of the ‘Tech For Her’ initiative launched by Airtel Africa Foundation, held at Kawempe Public Library. This five-week intensive program will empower 100 young Ugandan women with in-demand digital skills, including Linux Administration, Cybersecurity, SQL, DevOps, Ethical Hacking, and Data Analytics.

Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech For Her Program to Upskill African Women

Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program’, targeting young women across Uganda, Zambia and Kenya. The initiative, to be
August 8, 2025
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PwC East Africa Executives (left-right): Peter Ngahu, Regional Senior Partner, Eastern Africa; Uthman Mayanja, Country Senior Partner, Uganda; Zainab Salome Msimbe, Country Senior Partner, Tanzania; Andrew Chibuye, Country Senior Partner, Zambia and Vikas Sharma; Regional Leader, Consulting & Risk Services, East Africa. From Kampala to Dar, Lusaka to Nairobi — one message is clear: resilience, innovation, and regional collaboration are the cornerstones of East Africa’s future.

Resilience Amid Volatility: PwC 2025 Survey Reveals East African CEOs’ Optimism in a Shifting Landscape

East African CEOs are charging into 2025 with a sharpened strategic lens—facing volatility with resilience, embracing transformation with intention, and leveraging technology with purpose. PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey – East
March 23, 2025
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Sanjay Rughani addresses stakeholders at the Standard Chartered Bank-hosted Information and Cyber Security Workshop. To combat cybersecurity risks, he calls for steadfast commitment, for "the stakes are high". "But with proactive strategies and collective action, we can mitigate risks, strengthen financial stability, and unlock the full potential of digital innovation in Uganda and beyond," he argues, adding: “The consequences of failure in cybersecurity are more impactful than ever,” he warned, citing rising data breach costs and growing threats across especially the financial services sector.

OPINION: The Imperative of Information and Cyber Security in the Digital Age

In an era where digital technology has become the backbone of modern business operations, the importance of Information and Cyber Security (ICS) cannot be overstated. As Uganda’s financial sector embraces digital transformation,
March 21, 2025
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