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Women Fixing Uganda

Miriam Opwonya Laker-Oketta is the country director at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), where she leads IPA Uganda’s strategic direction, partnerships, and operations. Before joining IPA, she was Senior Research Advisor and Research Director at GiveDirectly. Here, she oversaw a global portfolio of 20+ cash transfer trials and served as the organisation’s evidence spokesperson.

She Chose Humanity: How Miriam Opwonya Laker-Oketta Is Redefining Leadership through Dignity and Compassion

In a world with many pains, treating people humanely is fundamental. It is the simple joys that restore hope to people, and Miriam Opwonya Laker-Oketta has experienced that firsthand. She has seen
March 27, 2026
Eileen Walusimbi Oloya, Founder of Linkit Management Solutions, has spent years guiding leaders on a deeper journey, helping them understand who they are, how they lead, and how they can become more effective. From boardrooms to one-on-one conversations, her work has shaped decision-makers across sectors, enabling them to lead with clarity, align diverse stakeholders, and drive meaningful, lasting impact beyond the boardroom.

#WomenFixingUganda: Q&A with Leadership Coach Eileen Walusimbi on Conscious Leadership That Builds Lasting Organisations

Leadership is evolving, from control and authority to empowerment, continuous learning, and collaboration. Today, it is less about short-term wins and more about building legacies that outlive the leader. Eileen Walusimbi Oloya,
March 25, 2026
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Aaliyah Sekatawa is the Managing Director of Rockstone Management Company, an investment holding and management services firm. She says that entrepreneurship should never be an alternative after failing.

Entrepreneurship Is Not a Hustle: Ugandan Investment Executive Aaliyah Sekatawa on Building Disciplined Businesses in Africa

Entrepreneurship, according to Aaliyah Sekatawa, is not a lifestyle trend but a discipline that demands structure, intention, and long-term thinking. As Managing Director of Rockstone Management Company, an investment holding and strategic
March 5, 2026
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
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Judy Wambaire, the Company Secretary and Head of Legal at KCB Bank Uganda. She says that confidence is built through action. Therefore, beyond personal work, identify mentors and accountability partners who can support your development.

“The Law Chose Me”: KCB Bank’s Judy Wambaire on Governance, Leadership and Purpose in Modern Banking

Judy Wambaire, the Company Secretary and Head of Legal at KCB Bank Uganda, has held the dual role since March 2022, following a near-decade-long tenure at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda.
February 5, 2026
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A life devoted to building institutions that outlast individuals: Dr. Winnie Tarinyeba-Kiryabwire embodies a rare fusion of values-based leadership, ethical governance, African intellectual confidence, and global legal influence—shaping boards, laws, and future leaders with integrity, clarity, and enduring purpose.

#WomenFixingUganda: Lessons from Dr. Winnie Tarinyeba Kiryabwire on Law, Leadership, Governance and Life

In the world of corporate governance, commercial law, and professional ethics, few Ugandan or regional figures carry the authority and global resonance that Winnie commands. A distinguished lawyer, academic, and board leader,
December 20, 2025
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Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank, whose decade of leadership has transformed UDB into a catalyst for inclusive, sustainable development across Uganda.

Women Fixing Uganda: How Patricia Ojangole Transformed UDB into a 10x Engine for Inclusive Growth

When Dr. Patricia Ojangole took the helm of Uganda Development Bank (UDB) in December 2012, the Bank was managing just UGX 173 billion in assets, with a modest lending portfolio and minimal
July 5, 2025
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L-R: Ms Juliana Kagwa, has officially assumed office and commenced duties with effective 16th, June, 2025. She was welcomed by the Board Chairperson Ms. Pearl Hoareau Kakooza.

Uganda Tourism Board Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Juliana Kagwa, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, has officially assumed office and commenced duties with effective 16th, June, 2025. The handover
June 16, 2025
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Victoria Basemera, Founder of Extreme Little Stars (R), poses for a photo with her Son that supported in the Proposal for Rising Woman Initiative Entries.

Persistence, Product, and People: Lessons from Victoria Basemera’s 12-Year Journey.

In Uganda’s high-failure SME landscape, where most small businesses don’t make it past their fifth year, Victoria Basemera, founder of Extreme Little Stars Limited, has not only survived but grown a snack
June 16, 2025
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