Leadership Transition Archives

SUHL Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga (left) welcomes Mumba Kalifungwa

Mumba Kalifungwa Takes Helm at Stanbic Bank Uganda

Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits, has today, March 3, 2025, officially welcomed Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as its new Chief Executive. His appointment, first announced in

March 3, 2025

Company News·The Big Story

Sheena Ruparelia, Director, Ruparelia Group

Sheena Ruparelia: In Her Father’s, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s, Footsteps

Sheena Ruparelia has established herself as a prominent force in Uganda’s business and socio-economic landscape, building on the foundation laid by her father, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. As a Director at the Ruparelia

January 25, 2025

Executive Profiles·Women In Leadership

Gift Shoko, Equity Bank Uganda’s new Managing Director, brings over 26 years of impeccable banking experience and a proven track record in leadership, digital transformation, and financial innovation—which is what the bank needs to restore growth and stability in Uganda’s competitive banking sector.

Analyzing the Challenges Ahead for Equity Bank Uganda’s New Managing Director Gift Shoko

Today, Equity Bank Uganda announced Gift Shoko as its new Managing Director designate. The decision signals a bold step to stabilise the bank after a tumultuous 2024. Shoko, a veteran with over

January 14, 2025

The Big Story

Reverend Canon Benoni Mugarura Mutana, affectionately known as Uncle Ben, retired in 2008 after 50 years of church ministry, 20 of them as Chaplain of the Anglican St. Francis Chapel at Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest educational institution

HOLY GRAIL OF LEADERSHIP⎮Unpacking Rev. Canon Benoni Mugarura’s 50-Year Saga⏤ Transition, Succession, and Change Management; Insights for Business Leaders!

Hosted by the esteemed CEO of CivSource Africa, Jacqueline Asiimwe, this platform brings to life the diverse stories of revered personalities like Mama Rhoda Kalema, Dr. Miria Matembe, James Tumusiime, Alex Mukulu,

April 9, 2024

CEO Perspectives·Executive Profiles·The Big Story·Thought Leadership