Muhereza Kyamutetera

MAN OF THE WEEK: Edward Akol, Uganda’s Auditor General

by Muhereza KyamuteteraPolitics & GovernmentThe Big StoryJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Edward Akol assumed the mantle of Auditor General in January 2024, bringing with him a renewed sense of purpose and determination. His foreword to the annual report underscores his commitment…

From Fresh Graduate to Bank of Uganda CFO: Richard Byarugaba’s 32-year Career Journey and His 10 Secrets to Thriving

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

As CFO, Byarugaba leads the Bank of Uganda’s financial operations, managing everything from budgeting and compliance with international financial reporting standards to supervising critical government projects. These include the Agricultural…

Welcome to CrossFit KLA, Where Business Leaders Bring Their Unfitness Sins to Die on the Cross

by Muhereza KyamuteteraLifestyleNews & AnalysisThe Executive TravelerJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Physical fitness often takes a back seat in a world where high-powered business leaders spend long hours behind desks, juggling tight schedules and critical decisions. However, nestled in the heart…

AB InBev’s subsidiary in Uganda, Nile Breweries, investigates staff over fraud

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Nile Breweries Limited, a subsidiary of global brewing giants Anheuser-Busch InBev ( AB InBev), is investigating a number of its staff in the sales and marketing units over fraud. The…

Driving Growth, Managing Risk and The Evolving CFO: Insights from PostBank Uganda’s Peter Ssenyange

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThe CFO PlaybookJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

In the dynamic world of corporate finance, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) role undergoes a significant transformation. No longer confined to back-office number crunching, today’s CFOs act as strategic partners,…

Analyzing the Challenges Ahead for Equity Bank Uganda’s New Managing Director Gift Shoko

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Today, Equity Bank Uganda announced Gift Shoko as its new Managing Director designate. The decision signals a bold step to stabilise the bank after a tumultuous 2024. Shoko, a veteran…

Who is Gift Shoko, Equity Bank Uganda’s Managing Director Designate?

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsThe Big StoryJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Equity Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of the Pan-African Equity Group Holdings Plc, has announced the appointment of Gift Shoko as its new Managing Director. This strategic decision, pending regulatory approval,…

How A Physically Fit Workforce Fuel Financially Fit Organizations: Sylvia Mulinge’s MTN Uganda Story

by Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

When Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, steps onto the gym floor, she’s not just working out for herself. Her dedication to physical fitness reflects a deeper philosophy: a fit…

EXPLORE UGANDA AND UNWIND IN PARADISE: Inside Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

If you’re looking for a destination to add to your travel bucket list this year, consider the Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort. Nestled in the lush heart of Uganda, this…

DISCIPLINE, STRATEGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY: 10 Financial Leadership Lessons from Wazalendo SACCO’s CFO, Maj. Julius Katanaka

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThe CFO PlaybookJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

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…