1. Discipline and Integrity: The Cornerstones of Leadership Major Katanaka’s military background underscores the importance of discipline and integrity in financial leadership. He argues that these principles are universally applicable and essential for managing finances responsibly. “In the military, discipline is our first priority. Even in this profession, discipline and integrity are key. If you have discipline and integrity and are transparent and accountable, you will succeed,” he said, emphasising the shared values between the military and finance professions. 2. Strategic Thinking: Beyond Number Crunching The role of a CFO has evolved from traditional bookkeeping to strategic oversight. Major Katanaka…
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Winners of the 8th edition of the ACCA, Deloitte Uganda CFO Awards Uganda’s premier platform for recognizing excellence in financial leadership is back with its 8th edition of the ACCA and Deloitte Uganda Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards. This prestigious event focuses on celebrating outstanding financial leaders who have made significant contributions to their organizations and the economy. Charlotte Kukunda, Country Manager ACCA Uganda noted that the 8th edition of the CFO Awards is a celebration of success and growth because it has attained its objective of raising the profile of the CFO role and functions and continues to highlight…
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On Friday, the Enjovu Family, in collaboration with I&M Bank Uganda, hosted a well-attended Enjovu Family Business Conference at Sheraton Kampala Hotel, focusing on the sustainability of family-owned enterprises. This bi-annual event, themed “Family Governance – Managing Conflict and Building Family Businesses to Last,” brought together family business leaders, financial experts, and advisors to explore strategies for ensuring the longevity of family businesses across generations. Key discussions centered around family governance, succession planning, conflict management, and maintaining a healthy balance between family and business interests. The keynote speaker, Mr. Jayesh Shah, Group Managing Director of Tanzania’s Sumaria Group, highlighted the…
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PostBank Uganda Managing Director who also doubles as Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Chairman, Julius Kakeeto has encouraged businesses to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices not just as a regulatory requirement, but also as a strategic move towards enduring sustainability and resilience in a dynamic business environment. Mr Kakeeto was speaking at the 7th Annual Bankers Conference held under the theme: ‘Navigating the future of banking: ESG, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation,’ held this week at Kampala Serena Hotel. The conference follows the recent launch of the banking industry ESG framework aimed at championing the process of integrating ESG principles and…
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Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA)⏤the umbrella association of financial institutions supervised by the Bank of Uganda⏤ has announced that the 2024 edition of its flagship Annual Bankers Conference shall be held on Wednesday, the 19th of June 2024 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Organised by the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), together with the Bank of Uganda, the Annual Bankers’ Conference (ABC) is a signature industry event that brings together regulators, practitioners and various industry experts from domestic, regional, international and national spheres involved in delivering financial/banking services, to discuss issues, trends, drivers and dynamics that are increasingly shaping sustainability strategies…
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The recent Africa Climate Summit 2023 (ACS), hosted by the Government of Kenya was a crucial caucus where policymakers, practitioners, business leaders, and civil society representatives gathered to address the pressing challenges of climate change. As the world confronts the climate crisis, ACS was an opportunity to emphasize the vital role of leadership in fostering sustainability. The African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change highlighted the African perspective, acknowledging the profound challenges climate change poses and expressing unwavering commitment to address this existential threat. Our continent is home to a rapidly growing population that is particularly vulnerable to the adverse…
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