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    Uganda’s advertising industry has been shaped by resilient leaders who understand both the brilliance and the burden of creative work. David Galukande built an agency culture so intense it felt like a movement, while Josephine Muvumba powered through long, thrilling yet exhausting early years that blurred passion and pressure. John Chihi continues to navigate the financial strain that quietly wears teams down, and Seanice Kacungira leads in a digital era where constant iteration leaves little room to breathe. Together, their stories reveal an industry fuelled by ambition but shadowed by stress and burnout—demanding systems that protect the people behind the ideas.

    Brilliance at a Bad Price: Burnout, Stress and Survival in Uganda’s Advertising Industry, Where Working Long Hours is a Norm

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

    If the first part of this series was about how the madmen stumbled into the machine, and the second about how the money broke it, this part is about what…

    Qcil CFO, Frederick Kakooza on Transforming Finance: Integrity, Governance, and the New CFO Mandate

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

    “It’s about integrity, accountability, and doing things the right way,” says CFO Frederick Kakooza of Quality Chemical Industries Ltd (Qcil), who earned the prestigious Compliance & Governance Award at the…

    Pearl Bank CFO Peter Ssenyange (CFO of the Year 2025) on Culture and the Modern Financial Leader’s Purpose 

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

    Appointed in June 2020, Peter Ssenyange is the Chief Financial Officer at Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda Limited), and is part of the leadership team that is transforming the bank…

    Q&A: As Debt Surges, Equity Group’s Mwangi Says It’s Time for African Governments to Hand Development Projects to Private Sector

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025

    In a sweeping call for economic recalibration across the continent, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has urged African governments to “let the private sector take on…

    Technology is identified as the central lever for leapfrogging, with RMB arguing that digital connectivity, mobile platforms, and emerging tools such as AI can compress development timelines and expand opportunities.

    RMB White Paper Warns Africa’s Future Hinges on Governance, AfCFTA Execution, and Tech Leapfrogging

    CEO East Africa MagazineGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisNovember 29, 2025November 29, 2025

    A November 2025 RMB white paper titled Continent at a Crossroads has warned that Africa is entering a decisive decade. The choices governments, firms, and regional blocs make will determine…

    Nile Breweries MD Adu Rando Promoted to Lead BEES—  AB InBev’s Digital MarketPlace for Africa 

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 31, 2025November 21, 2025

    Three years after taking over the reins at Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Adu Rando, the Brazilian Managing Director of the AB InBev subsidiary, has been promoted to Global Director, BEES…

    Alemu Emuron, the founder of The Quollective Africa and a multi-award-winning creative leader (Cannes Lions, Loeries, One Show), is pictured. This image symbolizes his journey from an accidental copywriter start at Ignition Advertising and Maad Advertising in Kampala to leading global accounts for brands like Airtel and judging at top international festivals. His philosophy emphasizes lifelong learning, the strategic balance of financial KPIs with creativity, and a mission to elevate African storytelling on the world stage. Keywords include: Creative Leadership, Pan-African Campaigns, Cannes Lions Winner, Ugandan Creative, Advertising Strategy, and Cultural Immersion.

    From Accidental Copywriter To Cannes Lions: How Alemu Emuron Rose From a Kampala Rookie To Africa’s Creative Mountaintop

    Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 22, 2025November 21, 2025

    In this deep and revealing conversation with Muhereza Kyamutetera for our Mad(Wo)Men series — an in-depth look at the visionaries who have shaped, challenged, and redefined Uganda’s advertising industry— Alemu reflects…

    Kenneth Muhangi, a distinguished Ugandan lawyer, lecturer, and reform advocate, is pictured standing confidently in a professional setting, dressed in a navy-blue suit and a light-striped shirt. He is a Partner at KTA Advocates, a leading law firm specializing in technology, intellectual property, sustainability, and policy law. Known for his calm, thoughtful demeanor and sharp intellect, Kenneth embodies a new generation of legal leadership rooted in integrity, practical service, and ethical reform. His career reflects a commitment to mentorship, innovation, and institutional strengthening, while his personal philosophy balances impact, mindfulness, and faith-based purpose. Through his work in Uganda and across East Africa, he continues to champion technology-driven legal reform, education, and empowerment of young lawyers, promoting a legal profession defined by discipline, collaboration, and social responsibility.

    Kenneth Muhangi: Building a New Generation of Lawyers Through Pragmatism, Mentorship, and Innovation

    Brian Kwesiga and CEO East Africa MagazineExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

    He speaks candidly about the evolution of Uganda’s legal profession—its need for mentorship, specialisation, and ethical renewal—while making a compelling case for policy-driven innovation, carbon trading, and collaboration across Africa’s…

    Edward Nambafu, Chief Executive Officer of Minet Uganda, embodies a new generation of leadership defined by trust, empowerment, and innovation. From rebuilding Minet’s market dominance in Uganda to nurturing young talent and driving digital transformation, Nambafu has positioned the Pan-African brokerage giant for sustainable growth. His story blends humility and strategic foresight — leading with heart, redefining insurance with purpose, and shaping the future of Uganda’s insurance industry through people, technology, and collaboration.

    Q&A: 3 Years Later, Edward Nambafu is Steering Minet Uganda into a New Era of Growth and Innovation — and Conquering Back Lost Market Share

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Nambafu reflects on his personal journey from agent to CEO, the lessons learned from leading in a highly competitive industry, and the strategies driving Minet’s resurgence….

    Left to right: A photo collage of Old Mutual Executives — Arthur Oginga, CEO of Old Mutual East Africa; Patrick Kimathi, Managing Director of UAP Old Mutual Life Assurance; Stephen Chikovore, Managing Director of Old Mutual Insurance; and Zac Kisesi, Managing Director of Old Mutual Investment Group. Together, they represent the leadership driving Old Mutual Uganda’s strategic evolution — aligning the brand with its Pan-African identity while navigating a fast-changing financial landscape where scale, innovation, and agility will define the next era of competition.

    Old Mutual Uganda Aligns with Pan-African Identity Amid Shifting Market Realities as Rivals Close In

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisOctober 14, 2025October 23, 2025

    The green flame of Old Mutual is set to burn bright in Uganda. After nearly a decade of operating under the green and red hybrid identity of UAP Old Mutual,…

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