Organisational Culture Archives

Ruth Ndwiga, an HR leader, a certified coach and the founder of Badili Consults. She values sustainability over speed. Rapid growth without structure creates fragility. She values integrity over optics.

“Structure Without Soul Fails”: HR Expert Ruth Ndwiga on Why Human-Centred Organisations Outperform

In a world where structures and policies often dominate the corporate agenda, a growing number of human resource leaders are realising that without a human element, systems inevitably fail. Few understand this

February 24, 2026

Leadership & Governance·The Big Story

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

Ajay Kumar (Qcil), Sylvia Mulinge (MTN Uganda), Fabian Kasi (Centenary Bank), Robin Bairstow (I&M Bank Uganda), Josephine Okui Ossiya (CMA) and Tetteh Ayitevie (Prudential Uganda). They believe that sustainable leadership is not built in moments of visibility, but in daily practices, consistently lived.

What It Really Takes to Lead: Inside the Minds of Uganda’s Most Influential CEOs

Have you ever wondered what truly distinguishes a successful CEO from the rest? Beyond titles, corner offices, and headline results, what habits sustain leaders at the very top? That is especially in

December 18, 2025

The Big Story

Qcil CFO, Frederick Kakooza on Transforming Finance: Integrity, Governance, and the New CFO Mandate

“It’s about integrity, accountability, and doing things the right way,” says CFO Frederick Kakooza of Quality Chemical Industries Ltd (Qcil), who earned the prestigious Compliance & Governance Award at the at the

December 11, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·The Big Story

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

As an internal audit leader, Ruth likens her role to a family doctor—quietly diagnosing risks, nurturing organisational health, and working with teams to fix root causes, not just symptoms.

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

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 transforming institutions

March 31, 2025

The Big Story·Women In Leadership