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Executive appointments

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit will step down as CEO of M-PESA Africa on 31 March 2026, closing a transformative chapter that saw the platform expand across eight African markets and evolve into a fully integrated fintech ecosystem.

Absa Group Appoints M-PESA Africa CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Head of Personal and Private Banking

Absa Group has confirmed the appointment of M-PESA Africa chief executive Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as the new head of its Personal and Private Banking division, marking a significant leadership move as the South
February 11, 2026
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Andrew Mashanda, newly appointed Head of Business and Commercial Banking, Africa Regions and Offshore at Standard Bank Group, brings over two decades of pan-African banking leadership and a track record of driving inclusive growth and financial innovation across the continent.

Andrew Mashanda Appointed to Lead Business and Commercial Banking Across Africa and Offshore for Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group has appointed Andrew Mashanda as the Head, Business and Commercial Banking (BCB), Africa Regions and Offshore, effective April 2025. In this role, Mashanda will lead the Group’s BCB franchise
April 23, 2025
Catherine Twesigye, newly appointed Head of Premium Spirits at Uganda Breweries, brings over a decade of marketing leadership to steer iconic brands like Johnnie Walker and Don Julio into Uganda’s evolving premium market.

Catherine Twesigye Appointed Head of Premium Spirits at Uganda Breweries

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has named Catherine Twesigye as the new Head of Premium Spirits, marking a strategic move to bolster leadership in Uganda’s rapidly expanding premium and reserve spirits segment. Catherine
April 15, 2025
With nearly two decades of experience in transforming retail and wealth banking across Africa, Moses Rutahigwa returns to Absa Uganda to lead its Retail and Business Banking division.

Absa Bank Uganda Appoints Standard Chartered Bank’s Moses Rutahigwa as Retail and Business Banking Director 

In a strategic move aimed at deepening its customer-centric agenda and accelerating its retail and SME banking growth, Absa Bank Uganda has appointed seasoned banker Moses Rutahigwa as the new Retail and
April 1, 2025
Left-Right: Dr. Henry M. Onoria, previously, the Head of the Integration & Cross Border Transactions Practice and Knowledge Partner and now General Counsel; Mr. Lastone Gulume B., formerly Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice at ALP Uganda and Head of ALP Uganda; Ms. Judith M. Aboto now appointed Associate Partner at ALP Uganda and Ms. Lucy Suky who has been named Associate Partner – ALP Uganda.

Law Firm, ALP East Africa Announces Key Leadership Appointments in Uganda

ALP East Africa, the first fully integrated firm in East Africa, has announced key leadership appointments across its Uganda and East Africa offices, further strengthening its commitment to providing top-tier legal and
March 5, 2025
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East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has announced significant leadership changes, marking the return of two seasoned executives to pivotal roles within the company. Alvin Mbugua (left) is now General Manager of the EABL Group's Spirits Division, while Mark Mugisha Kivuna has taken on the Head of Marketing and Innovations role at Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), EABL's largest subsidiary.

EABL BRINGS ITS SOLDIERS HOME: Alvin Mbugua Heads Regional Spirits Division As Mark Kivuna Returns To Head Marketing And Innovations At Kenya Breweries

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has announced significant leadership changes, marking the return of two seasoned executives to pivotal roles within the company. Alvin Mbugua has been appointed as the General Manager
February 5, 2025
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Dickson Mushabe, the Founder and CEO of Hostalite, and newly appointed to the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) board.

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija reappoints Dickson Mushabe to Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) Board

Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, has reappointed Dickson Mushabe, the Founder and CEO of Hostalite, to the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) board. This appointment recognizes Dickson’s outstanding contributions to
January 27, 2025
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Gift Shoko boasts 26 years of banking experience, excelling in multi-regional leadership, strategic growth, digital transformation, and corporate governance across Southern and Eastern Africa.

Who is Gift Shoko, Equity Bank Uganda’s Managing Director Designate?

Equity Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of the Pan-African Equity Group Holdings Plc, has announced the appointment of Gift Shoko as its new Managing Director. This strategic decision, pending regulatory approval, marks a
January 14, 2025
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