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    Janet Navuuga says Uganda’s evolving governance landscape demands more than qualifications for board leadership. The Fit and Proper Test ensures that integrity, competence, and ethical reputation remain central to those entrusted with corporate oversight.

    Preparing for Board Leadership: Why the Fit and Proper Test Matters

    CEO East Africa MagazineBoards & GovernanceLeadership & GovernanceWomen In LeadershipMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

    By Janet Navuuga As corporate governance continues to gain prominence in Uganda, the standards for individuals aspiring to serve on the boards of companies are becoming increasingly rigorous. One of…

    What It Takes to Transform Organisations: Some of Uganda’s Transformational CEOs Speak Out

    Kisakye ImaniLeadership & GovernanceThe Big StoryFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026

    In November 2025, Daily Monitor published a special report titled “CEOs with a Midas Touch”, a rare, wide-angle look into the minds of leaders who have not merely managed institutions…

    UNBS Boss Back in Office as Trade Minister Drops Corruption Inquiry 

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

    In a dramatic twist at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Trade Minister Francis Mwebesa has rescinded his earlier directive that sent Executive Director Eng. James N. Kasigwa on forced…

    What Keeps Leaders Awake At Night — And Should It?

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipSeptember 30, 2025October 7, 2025

    It is one of the most common questions asked of chief executives and board chairs: “What keeps you awake at night?” It’s meant to reveal the depth of their leadership,…

    Auditor General Questions URBRA Board’s Capacity to Run Retirement Benefits Sector

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryJune 16, 2025June 21, 2025

    Behind the gleaming figures of a clean financial audit and commendable regulatory performance, the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) is grappling with internal cracks. URBRA regulates a sensitive sector…

    From Power Lines to Refugee Aid: What Uganda Stands to Lose in Germany Rift

    CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

    A growing diplomatic rift between Uganda and Germany threatens to cast a shadow over critical development projects, ranging from refugee support to energy infrastructure.  The fallout, which stems from escalating…

    PURPOSE-DRIVEN & READY TO LEAD: Ruth Doreen Mutebe Reflects on 19 years of Leading Audit & Finance at top Organisations and, most recently, Umeme

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

    As she steps away from her role as Chief Internal Auditor at Umeme Limited, in this interview with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Muhereza Kyamutetera, she reflects on her journey of…

    Leadership coach, Dr. Oduor-Otieno to headline Uganda’s ESG-themed Annual Bankers’ Conference 2024

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

    Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA)⏤the umbrella association of financial institutions supervised by the Bank of Uganda⏤ has announced that the 2024 edition of its flagship Annual Bankers Conference shall be held…

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