“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 corporate world, where upward momentum, promotions, recognition, and titles are often glorified, we overlook the most profound truth and aspect that the most profound leaders are born and grow from moments of stillness in designations often overlooked. Through both professional bold steps and inevitable missteps, I learned that leadership isn’t tested in moments of glory, but in the quiet, often painful resilience of building and rebuilding. It is…
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By Paul Mwirigi Muriungi One of Uganda’s most distinguished writers and a beacon of thought leadership through words and action has peacefully rested, her life tragically cut short by injuries sustained in a road crash in Nebbi district last month. Thought leadership pieces are crafted to provoke reflection, remind us of core values, and recalibrate our perspectives. Few voices have achieved this as profoundly as that of the late Mary Karooro Okurut, whose passing on August 11, 2025, at the age of 70, leaves a void in Uganda’s literary, journalistic and political spheres. Her passing brings back painful memories of…
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Long before Fitbits told us to stand every hour, before standing desks were considered “progressive,” and well before HR sent emails about posture and back health, our primary school teachers…
I solemnly swear……… is a defining moment for any leader who has vied for a post and they are now ready to take on the leadership mantle and start implementing…
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Honorable Matia Kasiaja recently read the budget speech for financial year 2025/26. The theme for the budget is Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy…
In a transformative move poised to reshape the leadership and governance landscape in East Africa, CEO East Africa Magazine and the League of East African Directors (LEAD) have entered into…
The 2024 International Men’s Day offers us an opportunity to once again turn our attention towards men by recognising and celebrating their contributions to their families, communities and workplaces. This year’s theme; Positive Male Role Models, deeply resonates because men’s roles continue to shift, blending traditional expectations with a modern understanding of masculinity. Positive male role models hold immense value in society, influencing other men by demonstrating integrity, hard work, respect, resilience and emotional strength. Research also shows that when the boy-child is raised with supportive, compassionate male figures who balance strength with empathy, they’re statistically more likely to develop…
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In response to a recent question from one of the law students at Bibi Rukwenje’s Boundless Minds conversation, I realised I had not fully addressed why I find the advice “do what you love” problematic. In this piece, I elaborate on why this approach is not always the best guide for making career decisions. The ambiguity of “Love” The first issue with “do what you love” is the word love itself. It is the perfect example of why words are an imperfect vehicle of conveying meaning. It is a complex and multifaceted word which has also lost its essence from…
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We now live in an ever-evolving market landscape and as businesses strive to enhance their customer care support strategies, we must recognize that customer experience has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades. The rise of the internet and mobile technology began to shift the landscape and before we could even wrap our heads around it, the Millennials and Gen Z had already started seeing the advent of e-commerce and social media which has introduced us to new ways of engaging with our customers. Unlike the past years, where the focus was on creating seamless in-store experiences through traditional…
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