The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) Steering Committee has appointed Dr Connie Nshemereirwe as the new Director of the programme, taking over from the founding Director, Prof Bernard Slippers. “This appointment is an important milestone in the evolution of the ASLP as it marks the transition of the programme into the hands of the fellows, a statement from ASLP says, adding that: “The fact that this role will now be carried out by an African female scholar is also worth noting, given the under-representation of African women scholars in science leadership.” A key aspiration of the ASLP from the beginning…
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Airtel Uganda has appointed David Birungi as the new Manager Public Relations. In his new role, he will be accountable for building and sustaining the reputation of Uganda’s second largest National Telecom Operator. Before this appointment, David was Manager Stakeholder Relations at Umeme Limited, Uganda’s biggest electricity distributor where he succeeded in building strong relations with key stakeholders of the Utility. While at Umeme, David is credited for having developed and deployed the utility’s Digital Communications strategy and teams that became assets in the management of the Utility’s reputation. For his work in telling compelling energy stories, David Birungi was…
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Absa Group has announced the appointment of Saviour Chibiya as Group Executive: Absa Regional Operations (ARO). According to the Group, Saviour will be responsible, together with Retail Business Banking (RBB) and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) for the Group’s ARO businesses and for the Group’s strategy, collaboration and relationships with its key stakeholders across those businesses. Saviour will be a member of the Group Executive Committee and will thus provide input in terms of the Group’s strategy overall and in particular the strategic choices for Absa’s growth in the ARO banks and will support and enable the Managing Directors in the…
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The African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) has announced the appointment of Dr Rashid Mbaziira – a Ugandan national – as its Executive Secretary. The announcement came at the end of an Extra-Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of AMCOW and takes effect from 08 November 2021. A Rhodes Scholar, Dr Mbaziira was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University of Oxford, St Catherine’s College, in 2007. His research was in the field of Water Sciences, Policy and Management. He holds a BSc in Agricultural Engineering degree (First Class) from Makerere University, Kampala; and a Stage…
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Cate Zziwa Nimanya has joined the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Uganda as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist from Water for People- Uganda where she has been the Country Director for Uganda Country Programme from 2012. At Water for People Uganda, Cate is credited with supporting organizational capacity building in several Sanitation startups that are currently winning awards in Uganda and beyond and improving donor confidence in the Uganda Country Programme. Water for People impacted over 100,000 Ugandans directly and over 1 million indirectly through their programme. Under her leadership, Water For People was nominated as a key expert…
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Sumin Namaganda Musinguzi has been appointed the new Manager Corporate Affairs at Uganda Development Bank (UDB). “In her new role, Sumin will be accountable for the Bank’s communication function,” UDB says, adding: “She will lead the design and implementation of a vast array of interventions to enhance the Bank’s visibility and brand health whilst also ensuring active engagement with key stakeholders and the public.” She joins UDB from Airtel Uganda where she has been the Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility Lead. While at Airtel Uganda, her role entailed maintaining a solid reputation for Airtel Uganda through comprehensive and strategic…
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The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has announced the appointment of Alex Anganya as the acting Deputy Registrar General-Finance & Administration (DRG-F&A). He will assume duty on 11th October, 2021 reporting to the Registrar General & the Board of Directors Anganya will support the functions of the Registrar General, Mercy K. Kainobwisho and will also provide management support to all directorates at URSB. URSB has been without a substantive Deputy Registrar General after the passing of Alfred Mugisha in July 2021 and the exit of Jane Langoya in January 2021. “ I am very pleased that we have filled this…
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Dr. Peter Ntege, the first African Chief Operating Officer at International Hospital Kampala (IHK) has left the Namuwongo-based private hospital after a 2-year tenure. He is set to join Avenue Healthcare as the General Manager – Hospitals. Avenue Healthcare is a Kenya based diversified healthcare services provider that offers comprehensive general and specialist inpatient, outpatient and home service care across three hospitals in Nairobi, Kisumu and Thika, with a total of 300 beds and 15 clinics. Avenue Healthcare is a member of the Evercare Group, which runs 30 hospitals, 16 clinics and 82 diagnostic centres across Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, India…
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Kampala-September 22, 2021- FlyHub Uganda Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic Bank Uganda Holdings Limited (SBUL) has announced the appointment of Joel Muhumuza as its first Chief Executive Officer. FlyHub is a newly created FinTech company and one of four subsidiaries under SBUL, the others being, SBG Securities, Stanbic Bank Incubator Limited and the well-known Stanbic Bank Uganda. A certified digital money practitioner with expertise in digital product development, business process mapping and technology project management, Muhumuza has 10 years of experience in the digital financial services arena having worked in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa. Prior to joining FlyHub,…
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Ecobank Uganda, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African Banking Group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, (‘ETI’), and parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced the appointment of Ms. Grace Muliisa as the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ecobank Uganda, Kin Kariisa. Grace is a studious professional with over 20 years experience in the Banking Sector, across Africa and Asia. She is a seasoned leader with a track record of championing change, driving strategy, and building a high-performance culture. She brings a wealth of experience in Retail and Commercial…
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