Hardly two years after arriving in Uganda to take up her very first CEO role at Uganda’s largest telco, MTN Uganda, Sylvia Mulinge has emerged as Uganda’s most admired CEO, in the CEO East Africa Magazine’s inaugural 100 Leading & Most Admired CEOs In Uganda Survey. The 2-in-1 CEO East Africa Magazine’s Most Trusted and Respected Companies & The Most Admired CEOs in Uganda Survey 2024 is part of the magazine’s thought leadership agenda that seeks to create a body of knowledge on what exactly great companies and great leaders are made of, as well as recognise them. “This, we…
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On a warm May afternoon in 2007, during a critical dialogue between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the late Hon. David Nalo, then Permanent Secretary for Trade, made a thought-provoking remark: “Our embassies should be more than ceremonial. They must drive our economic agenda abroad.” This sentiment resonated deeply and became a pivotal theme in a speech I had the privilege of drafting for Dr. Manu Chandaria, a world-renowned industrialist and philanthropist, as he addressed Kenyan Ambassadors and High Commissioners on their roles in supporting the private sector. Seventeen years later, the…
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As a young graduate, when I was being introduced into the circles of trade and tax, my CEO then, Kaushik Shah made me attend some of the key meetings at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and I would later grow to chair a sub-committee on regional trading bloc configuration and a member of the coveted Trade and Tax committee. This was at the peak of the negotiation of the Protocol establishing the East Africa Community Customs Union and I spent quite some time in the corridors in Arusha, during these negotiations, as part of the delegation representing the interest of the private sector in Kenya. In addition, what a difficult negotiation it was especially on getting convergence amongst the 3 founding partner states on Common…
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The quest for economic integration of Africa is finally here. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a historic milestone in the economic integration of the African continent. The FTA which entered into force in May 2019, is poised to be among the world’s largest free trade areas in terms of participating countries. The FTA brings together a total of 55 countries and 8 Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and aims to create a single market for goods and services, facilitate the movement of capital and promote the free movement of people across the continent. Just like any economic integration,…
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The need to meet performance targets and meet customer needs notwithstanding, workplace health and wellness, must never be compromised, as it is necessary for attracting and retaining a healthy workforce, which is by far, the most valuable resource for every organisation, Dr Alan Shonubi, the Uganda Baati Chairman has advised. “In the fast-paced world of business, health is a precious asset that is usually taken for granted. Employees are consumed by deadlines, targets, and their daily life programs forgetting to prioritise their health,” observed Dr. Shonubi. He was speaking at the launch of the company’s Health and Wellness Week on…
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Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group, has unveiled cutting-edge stone-coated steel roof tiles under the brand name Lifestile®. This revolutionary stone-coated steel roof tile combines light weight, durability, aesthetic appeal, and unparalleled performance, thus redefining the standards of premium and excellence in roofing solutions. The State Minister of Urban Development, Honorable Kania Mario Obiga, officiated the event at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Commenting about the significance of the new product, George Arodi, the CEO of Uganda Baati said: “We understand the significance of reliability and durability when it comes to building solutions; we have won many awards…
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Uganda Baati Limited (UBL), a member of the Safal Group of Companies and Africa’s pioneer manufacturer of building solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Uganda’s National Forestry Authority (NFA) to replant 40 hectares of indigenous trees across the country to culminate to 10 hectares per region (Central, East, West and North). Trees will be planted in Bajo Central Forest Reserve – Kayunga District, Namatale Central Forest Reserve – Sironko district, Lokiragado Central Forest Reserve – Arua and Mubuku Central Forest Reserve – Kasese district. The launch of this partnership was witnessed yesterday with a tree…
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Uganda Baati Limited has been recognized with the 2022 People’s Choice Quality Award for providing the Best Quality Iron Sheets on the market. “Uganda Baati has been a proud recipient of a number of People’s Choice Awards in the steel category and this reaffirms our commitment to offering quality building solutions to our clients. Thanks to Ugandans for appreciating our quality products through this and other recognitions,” says George Arodi, Chief Executive/Business head of Uganda Baati. “The company over the years has worked on unmatched quality products and prides itself as a market leader in innovation within the sector. We…
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Similarly, for Uganda Baati, its success is built on it’s the grit of its over 300 men and women that make up its permanent staff, but equally important on its leadership who oversees the delivery of its mission and vision. According to Amon Aruho, the Uganda Baati Head of Human Resource, “People are what drive Uganda Baati. “Our people are the glue that has been holding together all the other success drivers that have been pivotal in sustaining our 58-year-old legacy as well as the ability to meet the expectations of our shareholders and our community,” says Aruho. Aruho adds…
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