Mark Ocitti, Author at CEO East Africa

MARK OCITTI: Nurturing Mutual Trust And Learning The Art Of Effective Subtle Leadership

by Mark OcittiIndustry & Analysis The Big Story Thought LeadershipNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

As I sat on my front row seat enjoying the sweet tones that oozed out of the musical instruments ‘Myko’ and his team effortlessly manipulated, I witnessed an interesting spectacle…

If you are in charge, take charge! Make that decision, do not procrastinate

by Mark OcittiCompany News News & Analysis Thought LeadershipOctober 16, 2023October 17, 2023

In one of his most popular plays, Julius Caesar, Caesar (the Roman King), banishes one Publius Cimber from the empire for a crime that he (Cimber) had committed and though…

There’s no business on a dead planet⏤ the role of leadership in fostering sustainability

by Mark OcittiNews & Analysis Thought LeadershipOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

The recent Africa Climate Summit 2023 (ACS), hosted by the Government of Kenya was a crucial caucus where policymakers, practitioners, business leaders, and civil society representatives gathered to address the…

Bank of Uganda’s 9% Central Bank Rate is commendable but is it enough?

by Mark OcittiThought LeadershipFebruary 23, 2018February 24, 2018

A close look at the BoU Financial Soundness Indicators Report for October shows that while average Net Interest Margins for the banking industry barely changed, growing from 11.61% in Q1…

Beyond CBR: Enhanced information sharing can reduce cost of borrowing

by Mark OcittiThe Big StoryFebruary 23, 2018February 23, 2018

Besides reducing the cost of doing business in Uganda by addressing such other issues as high tax rates, corruption, inadequate supply of infrastructure and inefficient government bureaucracies, I want to…