Leadership Development Archives

The Chevening and Commonwealth 2024 scholars pose for a group photo with the British High Commissioner to Uganda H.E. Lisa Chesney at their welcome back event.

UK Scholarships Unit Head Visits Uganda to Strengthen Chevening and Commonwealth Education Partnerships

The Head of the UK Scholarships Unit, Dr Emma Hennessey, has concluded a high-impact visit to Uganda aimed at strengthening partnerships that underpin the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes, and celebrating the

March 13, 2026

News & Analysis

Mark Watt, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa.

Why leadership development matters more than ever for retaining top local talent

By Mark Watt As global companies continue to increase investment in leadership development to strengthen retention, South Africa risks falling behind. Internationally, organisations are lifting leadership development spend by an average of

February 19, 2026

Thought Leadership

Letshego Uganda staff and leadership participating in various activities that reflect the organisation’s people-first culture, teamwork, customer service excellence, and long-term commitment to employee growth and community impact. — Letshego staff share light moments during the recently concluded Customer Service Week, capturing the spirit of an organisation built on people, purpose, and progression. Their unity reflects the larger story of Letshego Uganda’s two decades of nurturing talent, empowering long-serving teams, and transforming frontline potential into leadership excellence.

From the Frontline to Leadership: The Power of Continuous Learning at Letshego Uganda

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

November 25, 2025

The Big Story

Susan Mataka has spent four years leading Kakira Sugar’s human capital transformation—modernising systems, strengthening culture, and building a resilient, high-performing workforce.

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Lessons from Four Years in Industrial HR Leadership at Kakira Sugar

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 instincts, and

November 17, 2025

Business & Markets·Thought Leadership

Akuc Rosette Marine Marketing & Communications Consultant, M.A. Strategic Corporate Communication, Makerere University .

The Phoenix Trait: Leading Beyond Titles

“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

October 18, 2025

Thought Leadership

Monica Sanyu, Host of the Ignite Lead Summit 2025, believes that the future of leadership belongs to those who lead with both head and heart—empowering teams through empathy, agility, and purpose.

Q&A: Now More Than Ever, Uganda Needs Agile, Emotionally Intelligent Leaders — Here’s Why the Ignite Lead Summit 2025 Matters

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 leaders, and

October 16, 2025

Business & Markets·CEO Perspectives

Dr. Peter Kimbowa (PK) is a Global Leadership Catalyst, AI Prompt Engineer, Coach, Author, Speaker, and International Award-Winning Futurist. He was named among the World’s 101 Most Fabulous Global Coaching Leaders (2020) by the World Human Resource Development Congress and recognised as Best Professional Man of the Year (2005/2006) by the British Council and Management Forum. For over two decades, Dr. Kimbowa has been at the forefront of developing transformative leadership and governance capacity across Africa — coaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of socio-economic change agents.

When Yesterday’s Intelligence Becomes Today’s Ignorance: Why Corporate Uganda Must Unlearn to Lead

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

October 14, 2025

Thought Leadership

The Writer is Max Manzi, Chartered Governance Professional & Advocate.

What Keeps Leaders Awake At Night — And Should It?

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

September 30, 2025

Thought Leadership

CEO East Africa Magazine goes behind the scenes to profile a selection of dynamic LEAD members from experienced directors, rising governance stars, and sector specialists, whose work in legal, financial, corporate, and NGO boards is transforming how institutions think about accountability and strategic oversight.

Meet the 50 dynamic League of East African Directors’ Changemakers Reshaping Corporate Boardrooms

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 the League

August 1, 2025

Lists & Rankings·The Big Story

Gloria Evelyn Byamugisha, Group Chief HR Officer at Dangote Cement Plc, delivering a powerful keynote on “The Leadership Leap: Positioning Yourself for the Boardroom” during the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) CMO Breakfast at Kampala Serena Hotel, April 2025.

Dangote Cement’s Gloria Byamugisha: 15 Insights on Positioning for and Thriving in the Boardroom

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

April 27, 2025

The Big Story·Women In Leadership