At Letshego Uganda, improving lives has never been limited to our customers; it begins with our people. For 20 years, they have nurtured talent, unlocked potential and built a culture where careers flourish as the organisation thrives. Global consulting leader McKinsey & Company reinforces this belief: “The single biggest driver of business performance is the ability to unlock the potential of your people.” Letshego’s commitment to growth is reflected in a broad range of development channels: from structured mentorship and in-house knowledge transfer to leadership programs, cross-functional mobility, and digital learning platforms like Udemy Business. These tools ensure that whether…
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By Susan Mataka Serving as Head of Human Resources at Kakira Sugar Limited has been a defining chapter of my 19-year HR career—one that has stretched my leadership, sharpened my…
“Leadership is more than a title, it’s a trait,” is a statement we often echo in boardrooms and across digital platforms, yet few truly grasp the depth of its meaning. In the corporate world, where upward momentum, promotions, recognition, and titles are often glorified, we overlook the most profound truth and aspect that the most profound leaders are born and grow from moments of stillness in designations often overlooked. Through both professional bold steps and inevitable missteps, I learned that leadership isn’t tested in moments of glory, but in the quiet, often painful resilience of building and rebuilding. It is…
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What inspired you to create the Ignite Lead Summit 2025? The Ignite Lead Summit was inspired by a simple yet powerful truth: an organisation is only as strong as its…
In a world where experience can easily turn into arrogance, Uganda’s corporate leaders must confront an uncomfortable truth: intelligence alone no longer guarantees relevance. Dr. Peter Kimbowa — a Governance Strategist and Leadership Catalyst — argues that the future belongs not to those who know the most, but to those willing to unlearn, adapt, and stay curious. The Danger of Outdated Intelligence Human progress is built on intelligence — but it is also undone by it.History is full of brilliant minds whose certainties became barriers. They were not defeated by ignorance, but by their own unwillingness to evolve. The same…
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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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As East Africa’s private and public institutions face increasing scrutiny and complexity, the role of corporate boards has never been more important. At the heart of this governance awakening is…
At the just-ended Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) CMO Breakfast, held on April 25, 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Gloria Evelyn Byamugisha, the Group Chief HR Officer at Dangote Cement Plc, delivered a compelling keynote address on the theme: “The Leadership Leap: Positioning Yourself for the Boardroom.” Gloria is a seasoned multi-industry Human Resources executive with over two decades of leadership experience across Africa. She has held senior leadership positions in some of the continent’s leading organisations, including Dangote Cement Plc (Nigeria), Equity Group Holdings (Kenya), Ecobank (East and West Africa), and Bharti Airtel (Kenya and Uganda). Her career has…
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The Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) has unveiled an outstanding line-up of speakers for its upcoming Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Breakfast scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Kampala Serena…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Paul Muganwa as an Executive Director on its Board, in addition to his existing role as Head of Corporate & Investment Banking…
