Entrepreneurship in Uganda Archives

A series of portraits showing the Rwakatungu siblings together and individually, smiling and interacting naturally in indoor and outdoor settings, reflecting family unity, resilience, shared values, and the influence of their father on their journeys into leadership across banking, audit, and entrepreneurship. — Doreen, Allan and Rachel Rwakatungu pay tribute to their father, Caleb Rwakatungu — whose unwavering belief in education, integrity and hard work shaped their character and laid the foundation for the leaders they have each become across audit, entrepreneurship and banking.

The Father Who Built Forward: How Values, Education, and Discipline Forged the Rwakatungu Family’s Resilience and Impact

For anyone who grew up in Uganda in the 1980s and 1990s, it is impossible not to marvel at Caleb Rwakatungu Snr’s ability to extract so much from so little. This was

December 24, 2025

The Big Story

Alok Badoni, a seasoned restaurateur in Kampala and the man behind Aangan Restaurant, speaking on the Tukikube ne I&M Bank podcast.

Aangan Restaurant thrives on long-term vision, consistency, people, and support from I&M Bank

Opening a restaurant is a dream that many people share, but only a few are able to turn it into a successful reality. The restaurant industry is known for being tough, with

October 13, 2025

Entrepreneurship·Food, Wine & Fine Dining

Seanice Lojede Kacungira, co-founder and Group CEO of Blu Flamingo Digital Africa, captured in professional and award moments — from leading strategic team discussions to standing confidently among fellow honourees at the 2024 Woman of Stature Awards, reflecting her value-driven leadership, resilience, and commitment to empowering others. — Seanice Lojede Kacungira, Co-founder and Group CEO of Blu Flamingo Digital Africa, whose fearless, faith-fueled leadership has transformed the agency into a Pan-African tech-led marketing powerhouse operating across five countries.

MadWoman of the Moment: Building Blu Flamingo — Seanice Kacungira’s Fearless, Faith-Fueled Rise to a Pan-African Digital Powerhouse

But beyond the boardroom success, Seanice’s journey is also one of bold pivots, personal reinvention, and trailblazing leadership. As a woman founder in an often male-dominated industry, she’s not just broken glass

August 31, 2025

The Big Story·Women In Leadership

The Face of Grit and Grace — Billionaire entrepreneur Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda from humble beginnings to boardroom power, Mbire’s story is one of vision, sacrifice, and enduring belief in Uganda’s potential. His journey defines what happens “when luck meets preparedness.”

Billionaire Charles Mbire: 8 Timeless Lessons on Making, Growing & Keeping Money

In the Ugandan business world, a few people epitomize Warren Buffett’s timeless advice like Charles Mbire, a quietly dominant billionaire, cofounder and Board Chairman of MTN Uganda. In 2024 alone, Mbire is

June 9, 2025

Billionaires·The Big Story