SafeBoda Archives – CEO East Africa

The success of mobile money laid the blueprint for a wave of Fintech startups that sought to build upon this digital financial infrastructure. One of the most prominent success stories is SafeBoda.

Mobile Phone @30: Uganda’s Digital Entrepreneurship Boom Powered by the Mobile Phone

For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the fabric of

June 27, 2025

Entrepreneurship·News & Analysis

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CEO EAST AFRICA MAGAZINE RANKING: Uganda’s 100 Most Trusted and Respected Companies 2024

Corporate reputation is an aggregate of public perceptions about an organisation’s social, political, ethical and business behaviour and how people engage with that organisation based on these perceptions. Ultimately, this reputation is

August 20, 2024

Lists & Rankings·News & Analysis·The Big Story

CEO East Africa Analysis: Uganda’s Most Funded Startups from 2019 to 2024.

The startup ecosystem in Uganda has experienced remarkable growth over the past five years, with an increasing number of entrepreneurs launching innovative ventures across various sectors. As these startups seek to scale

August 1, 2024

Lists & Rankings·The Big Story

AVODA and Strathmore University Business School at the launch of the BGAP

ESO AVODA Launches the Business Growth Accelerator Program to Help Ugandan Businesses Expand to Kenya.

Uganda is often called a small market. Despite having a population of over 40m, the purchasing power is relatively low. As a result, it is imperative for startups and other businesses to

September 27, 2023

Business & Markets·East Africa·Technology & Innovation

CEO East Africa Explains: The Startup Playbook. How Startups Are Built.

Building a startup is an endeavour that is as challenging as it is rewarding. It is a journey that is fraught with uncertainty, risk, and the potential for failure. The default outcome

September 20, 2023

Entrepreneurship·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

Safeboda’s New CEO, Rob Sanford, Aims for Profitability and Growth Amid a Challenging Global Environment for Startups.

In an address to the Assembly Hall at the Paulskirche in Frankfurt, Germany on June 25, 1963, the then USA president, John F Kennedy said one of his famous quotes. “For time

May 19, 2023

Business & Markets·C-Suite Leadership·Entrepreneurship·News & Analysis·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

From the Driver’s Seat to the Executive’s Suite: Moses Musinguzi’s Journey from SafeBoda’s First-Ever Driver to Head of Operations.

In April 2023, Moses Musinguzi was appointed Head of Operations at SafeBoda, one of Uganda’s iconic startups heading a team of 56 people. The ride-hailing giant has a habit of promoting from

May 17, 2023

Company News·Entrepreneurship·Executive Profiles·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

Kenyan e-commerce startup, Copia Global, announced its exit from the Ugandan market after close to two years of operation.

Explainer: Tech Startups are Built to Grow Fast. So Why Are the Likes of Safeboda and Copia Global Retreating from Markets?

Paul Graham, the founder of the highly influential Y Combinator accelerator program penned arguably his most famous essay in September 2012. In this essay, titled Startups = Growth, Paul Graham argued that

May 5, 2023

Business & Markets·Company News·Entrepreneurship·Global News·News & Analysis·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

Alastair Sussock & Maxime Dieudonne the Co-Founders of Safe Boda

Maxime Dieudonne and Alastair Sussock exit Safeboda as Co-CEOs; replaced by CFO Rob Sanford

Safeboda co-founders Maxime Dieudonne, commonly referred to as Max and Alastair Sussock, have departed their joint role as Co-CEOs of Uganda’s biggest ride-hailing startup in a surprising move that was announced by

May 3, 2023

Entrepreneurship·News & Analysis·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

Jackie Tahakanizibwa, UBL Corporate Relations Manager (L) receives a token of appreciation from the Katikkiro, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga

Uganda Breweries partners with Buganda Kingdom to host mass COVID-19 vaccination at Bulange

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has partnered with Buganda Kingdom to hold a mass vaccination this weekend with the aim of driving vaccination uptake among the population. The event will be held at

November 3, 2021

Company News·News & Analysis