The Petroleum Authority of Uganda’s Corporate Affairs Manager on courage, calling, loss, leadership, and living a life aligned with purpose. In Uganda’s rapidly evolving oil and gas sector, an industry layered with complexity, scrutiny, political sensitivity, technical sophistication, and high public expectations, communication is not a function; it is a responsibility. Few professionals have carried that responsibility with as much steadiness, clarity, and grace as Gloria Sebikari, Manager of Corporate Affairs at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). Her career has unfolded across the rise of Uganda’s petroleum industry. From the early exploration stage, the policy and regulatory foundations, the…
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The cardiology specialist on courage, focus, introverted leadership and finding her ikigai In this instalment of our Letters to My Younger Self series, Dr. Amanda Kamatamu Mbonye reflects on a journey marked by quiet courage, demanding training, and a steady return to purpose. Now a Cardiology Specialist Registrar in Advanced Cardiac Imaging at the world-renowned Barts Heart Centre in London, she is part of the technical team advancing the SCALE Cardiology Programme. This programme is a partnership committed to strengthening specialised cardiac care in Uganda. Hers is a path shaped through years of rigorous training across the UK. From internal…
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To understand Stevens Mwanje is to understand the balance between numbers and humanity. A finance professional of 30 years, Mwanje has built a career defined by quiet discipline, strategic clarity, and a deep respect for people. Since joining NSSF in 2010 and later becoming CFO in 2017, he has emerged as one of the institution’s most influential leaders, shaping culture, strengthening systems, and mentoring future executives. In this interview with CEO East Africa Magazine, he opens up about his personal journey, the lessons that shaped him, and how he keeps teams performing at their best. How do you keep up…
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The air was electric with optimism as more than 200 women gathered for the Girls for Girls (G4G) Summit, a landmark event themed “Embracing Change and Leading with Courage.” From…
By Michael Jjingo In today’s business world, digital transformation is no longer a buzzword thrown around in boardrooms, it’s the air we breathe. The question is not if disruption will come knocking,…
Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects. This is according to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which captures…
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, the gravity of their concerns, and the clarity of their strategic vision. The answers vary — from market disruption and regulatory pressure to talent retention, cyber threats, or reputation risk. And yet, for all its popularity, we rarely stop to interrogate the question itself. Should leadership really be a sleepless job? And if a leader is always awake at night, does that point to strength — or to something more…
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Former Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO and recently the Regional Chief Executive for Stanbic, East Africa, Joshua Oigara has shared a concise but powerful set of principles on building alignment between CEOs and boards. Posting on his LinkedIn page, Oigara reflected on the realities new chief executives face when stepping into the top job, and the often overlooked challenge of working with boards they did not choose. “New CEOs rarely arrive with new boards,” Oigara noted. “More often than not, the board is already in place with set priorities and governance traditions.” Unlike executive teams, which a CEO can gradually shape…
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Uganda Baati (Safal Group) has appointed Jackie Tahakanizibwa as Head of External & Corporate Affairs, tapping a seasoned public policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications leader to steer its public affairs agenda. She will also steer brand partnerships and corporate communications strategy as the company consolidates its leadership in Uganda’s steel and roofing market. Tahakanizibwa joins Uganda Baati with more than a decade of experience across highly regulated sectors, where she has helped shape industry advocacy and build meaningful relationships with government, regulators, and communities. Her work has included driving efforts that contributed to a more favourable tax and regulatory…
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HONORABLE EXIT: It’s time out. After 12 years of steering public relations at TotalEnergies EP Uganda, Linda Nabirye bows out into the world of consultancy. At TotalEnergies, through Tilenga– Uganda’s…
