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 that ran late, briefs that changed mid-stream, and campaigns that only succeed when both the numbers and the narrative work. She entered advertising the way many great agency leaders do: close to the work and close to the client. Over the last 15 years, she has built her reputation across some of the most demanding sectors in the economy — finance, telecoms, FMCG, health and social marketing, insurance,…
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SchoolPay, the digital education payments platform operated by Fincom Technologies, has partnered with Stanbic Bank Uganda to launch the country’s first digital lending marketplace for schools. The new Stanbic FlexiLoan on SchoolPay allows schools to instantly view their loan limits, apply online, and receive funds within 24-48 hours — a major step toward easing long-standing financing challenges in Uganda’s education sector. For more than a decade, SchoolPay has digitised fee collection for thousands of schools. This next step in the ecosystem now connects verified financial data to real-time credit access, providing schools with timely financing for both operational and development…
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As East African economies continue to navigate the pressures of inflation, currency swings and an increasingly uncertain global landscape, one question is rising to the top of boardroom agendas: how do organisations stay steady when the environment around them keeps shifting? The latest KPMG Africa CEO Outlook suggests that leaders are beginning to find their answer. AI has moved from the margins to the centre of strategic thinking, with 71% of African CEOs investing in AI and talent to strengthen growth and resilience. In East Africa specifically, 40% of CEOs now view AI as a critical tool for operational efficiency…
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Centenary Bank has once again affirmed its position as a leading digital-first financial institution after scooping four major accolades at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2025, one of the…
By Michael Jjingo In today’s business world, digital transformation is no longer a buzzword thrown around in boardrooms, it’s the air we breathe. The question is not if disruption will come knocking,…
Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects. This is according to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which captures…
Technology is reshaping East Africa’s economy and society. Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, shares with CEO Magazine how the region can harness its youthful population, strengthen digital infrastructure, and build an inclusive digital future. East Africa is rapidly advancing in technology and innovation. What is driving this momentum? The main driver is our demography: a very young population that is naturally digital. Our youth are tech-savvy, literate, and connected, and English, the global language of business, is widely spoken. Equally important is regional cooperation. East African countries are investing in shared digital infrastructure,…
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Kenya’s largest lender, KCB Group Plc, has taken a calculated leap into the fintech frontier with the acquisition of a minority stake in PesaPal Limited, a leading regional payments company licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya. The deal, announced publicly on October 31, 2025, underscores KCB’s growing commitment to digital transformation and its intent to embed itself deeper into the technology-driven payments ecosystem. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, represents more than a financial investment. It is a strategic alignment between a traditional banking powerhouse and a homegrown fintech that has spent sixteen years quietly building one of East…
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A milestone moment for African connectivity MTN Group has cemented its position as Africa’s leading telecommunications company, officially becoming the first African-headquartered telco to surpass 300 million subscribers. The milestone marks the successful achievement of the Group’s Ambition 2025 strategic target to serve 300 million customers across its markets. The announcement was made by MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita during the company’s annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner, held on October 16, 2025, in South Africa. The gathering brought together African diplomats, senior government officials, and CEOs from across MTN’s operations, alongside members of the Group Executive Committee, to celebrate…
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The Uganda Digital Society (UDS) has signed a landmark partnership with the National ICT Innovation Hub (NIIH) under the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. This collaboration is designed to…
