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    Janet Navuuga says Uganda’s evolving governance landscape demands more than qualifications for board leadership. The Fit and Proper Test ensures that integrity, competence, and ethical reputation remain central to those entrusted with corporate oversight.

    Preparing for Board Leadership: Why the Fit and Proper Test Matters

    CEO East Africa MagazineBoards & GovernanceLeadership & GovernanceWomen In LeadershipMarch 13, 2026March 18, 2026

    By Janet Navuuga As corporate governance continues to gain prominence in Uganda, the standards for individuals aspiring to serve on the boards of companies are becoming increasingly rigorous. One of…

    Elizabeth Namaganda, Pride Bank Marketing Manager, advocates for empowering women through mentorship, equal opportunity, and inclusive leadership, championing a future where Ugandan women build stronger families, communities, and economies through shared growth.

    Build Homes, Not Empires: Why Empowering Women is Uganda’s Greatest Gain

    CEO East Africa MagazineWomen In LeadershipMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

    By Elizabeth Namaganda In the heart of East Africa, a pulse of resilience defines the Ugandan woman. As we celebrate Women’s Day under the theme “When we give, we gain,”…

    Catherine Bwire, the Ecobank Uganda head of information security and data protection officer reflects on building trust in the digital economy and championing greater female leadership in cybersecurity, as she earns recognition as a finalist for the Global Top 100 Information Security Professional Award 2026 during Women’s Month celebrations.

    Closing the Gender Gap in our Digital Defense Systems

    CEO East Africa MagazineWomen In LeadershipMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026

    By Catherine Bwire In the few seconds it takes to tap your phone, transfer money, or pay school fees, you are engaging in an act of profound trust. You are…

    Damali Ssali says African women leaders are not just taking seats at the table; they are redesigning power by blending global thinking with deep local insight.

    Glocal Leadership: How African Women Are Redesigning Power From Inside Out

    CEO East Africa MagazineLeadership & GovernanceWomen In LeadershipMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

    By Damali Ssali During Women’s Month, we often celebrate representation: more women in boardrooms, more women CEOs, and more women at decision-making tables. Representation matters; it always has. But as…

    Lyz Cynthia Zaninka argue that more women are seated at the table, but too many are still fighting to be heard. Real inclusion goes beyond optics; it demands dignity, safety, and true power. Women don’t need symbolic seats; they need systems that let them lead fully and freely.

    The Unspoken Truths About Being a Woman in the Corporate Space

    CEO East Africa MagazineLeadership & GovernanceWomen In LeadershipMarch 1, 2026March 1, 2026

    By Lyz Cynthia Zaninka Corporate boardrooms today may look more diverse than they did a decade ago. More women at the table, more women with leadership titles, and more companies…

    Edna Torana, newly appointed Managing Director of Scanad Uganda, at her office leading the agency’s AI-driven transformation.

    AdWoman on a Mission: How Edna Torana, Scanad Uganda’s New Boss, Is Re-Engineering the Agency for the AI Age 

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipJanuary 12, 2026January 27, 2026

    Edna Torana, Scanad Uganda’s new Country Lead, did not come to the top of Uganda’s advertising industry by being parachuted into power. She came up the hard way — through…

    Robinah Siima, FINCA Uganda CFO: Quiet Discipline and the Evolution of Finance to Strategic, Human Impact

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

    FINCA Uganda CFO Robinah Siima won the Young CFO Award at the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer Awards 2025– an initiative of ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda.  Siima…

    Embracing Change and Leading with Courage

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisNovember 12, 2025November 21, 2025

    The air was electric with optimism as more than 200 women gathered for the Girls for Girls (G4G) Summit, a landmark event themed “Embracing Change and Leading with Courage.” From…

    Ugandan Anne Aliker Appointed to Lead Standard Bank Group’s Africa Regions Investment Banking

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 31, 2025November 3, 2025

    Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been appointed Head, Africa Regions – Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Her appointment marks a…

    The Unspoken Barrier: When Women Block Women in Corporate Leadership

    Kisakye ImaniThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipAugust 16, 2025March 7, 2026

    Shantal was ready for the next move, having put in 15 years and saved the company a $2m loss, coupled with turning around a flailing portfolio. During her tenure as…

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