In the second instalment of our Letters to My Younger Self series, Jackie Namara, a Chartered Marketer, reflects on a life and career that has spanned more than 25 years across financial services, FMCG, telecoms, education, and health. She is a corporate governance expert, seasoned board director, mentor, and co-founder of SugarCUBES. Today, she is recognised as one of Uganda’s most influential strategy and marketing leaders. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK), a certified Company Director (IOD UK), and a trainer with the Learning & Performance Institute. Her imprint is woven across some of Uganda’s…
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Three years after taking over the reins at Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Adu Rando, the Brazilian Managing Director of the AB InBev subsidiary, has been promoted to Global Director, BEES…
By CEO East Africa Magazine Team Uganda’s ambition is bold: to grow its economy tenfold, moving millions out of poverty and cementing its place among Africa’s rising stars. The 2025/26 national budget, with a resource envelope of UGX 72.4 trillion, sets the tone — prioritising human capital, infrastructure, industrialisation, and digital transformation. But behind the optimism lies a fiscal squeeze. Public debt is climbing past USD 31.5 billion (51.26% of GDP), leaving little room for fresh borrowing. That means financing Uganda’s 10x dream depends squarely on domestic revenue mobilisation. Rather than introducing new taxes, the government is tightening administration —…
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After a year in legal limbo, Uganda’s Competition Act has finally come to life. The Competition Regulations, 2025, are now in force, setting the stage for active enforcement of antitrust…
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has secured overwhelming shareholder backing. At its 103rd virtual annual general meeting – even as speculation intensifies over Diageo’s planned scale down – EABL, on September 11, drew a record 2,640 shareholders from across several countries. It was more than triple the usual turnout, underscoring heightened investor interest amid global headlines about Diageo’s portfolio exit strategy. Near-unanimous mandate Every resolution on the agenda passed with resounding support. Shareholders confirmed an interim dividend of UGX67.6, and gave the green light to a final dividend of UGX148.7 per share. This will be payable in October and brings…
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Uganda Baati (Safal Group) has appointed Jackie Tahakanizibwa as Head of External & Corporate Affairs, tapping a seasoned public policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications leader to steer its public affairs agenda. She will also steer brand partnerships and corporate communications strategy as the company consolidates its leadership in Uganda’s steel and roofing market. Tahakanizibwa joins Uganda Baati with more than a decade of experience across highly regulated sectors, where she has helped shape industry advocacy and build meaningful relationships with government, regulators, and communities. Her work has included driving efforts that contributed to a more favourable tax and regulatory…
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On Saturday, September 14, Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) hosted several industry captains and business moguls as they relaunched the highly anticipated Johnnie Walker Blue Club. The landmark event, held at the picturesque Pineapple Bay Island, a premier venue known for its exclusivity and prestige, marked a significant moment in Uganda’s business landscape. The exclusive Club is a premier networking platform designed to foster meaningful connections and unlock new opportunities for its members. A reserve for individuals who epitomise excellence and distinction, the club offers meticulously curated events that seamlessly merge business discourse with refined luxury. The re-launch on Saturday was…
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United Kingdom’s leading ABBA tribute act- ABBA Re-Björn, rocked Kampala in their debut two-day performance in Uganda. The two concerts were held this September on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th at Somewhere Else Bar and Restaurant in Naguru, Kampala. The event sponsored by I&M Bank and Uganda Breweries Limited- through their Gordon’s Gin and Tanqueray brands, saw full attendance on both days of the concert, with diverse generations dancing away to ABBA’s classics. Hosted by TV personality Dagy Nyce, the buildup to the performances by ABBA Re-Björn featured classic mixes by House DJs, that mainly dropped Classic Pop, Disco, and…
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Manufacturing sector players have asked the government to reduce the cost of digital tax stamps (DTS) in a bid to drive usage by all targeted users. According to manufacturers, the high costs of digital tax stamps continue to be a barrier for some manufacturers. Uganda Breweries Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, during a media day engagement with business reporters and editors, said that the government’s earlier promise was that once all manufacturers embraced digital tax stamps, the cost of the stamps would reduce, but that has not been achieved. “The promise of the system was that all manufacturers would get into…
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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…
