Thought Leadership

The Problem With “Do What You Love” In Career Guidance

by John MusiimeIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 17, 2024November 17, 2024

In response to a recent question from one of the law students at Bibi Rukwenje’s Boundless Minds conversation, I realised I had not fully addressed why I find the advice…

Thought Leadership: The Role Blockchain can play in Driving Financial Inclusion

by CEO East Africa MagazineIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

By Francis Lutalo The banking industry is facing unprecedented times with the need to adapt faster to emerging technology to serve the ever-changing client needs.  Faced with competition from other…

Africa Rising: Coming from a tough 2023, what opportunities must you keep your eyes on?

by CEO East Africa MagazineIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

The last 24 months have been some of the most volatile and unpredictable for several African markets. From steep currency fluctuations, persistent inflationary pressures and oscillations in consumer expenditure. There…

HERE FOR GOOD: Celebrating Purple Tuesday by fostering Supplier Diversity for Disability Inclusion

by Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

As part of our disability commitment, with inclusion as a key differentiator, Standard Chartered Bank continues to partner with Purple Tuesday, a global social movement to advocate and champion the…

Balancing oil development and conservation in Uganda’s Albertine Graben—Writes Ali Ssekatawa

by Ali SsekatawaThought LeadershipNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024

The discovery of commercial oil and gas reserves in Uganda’s pristine Albertine Graben presents both an opportunity and a challenge. This ecologically rich region, home to unique wildlife, natural habitats,…

MTN Mobile Money: Bridging the gap between Ugandans and financial services

by Jemima Kariuki-NjugunaCompany NewsFintechsThought LeadershipNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Uganda is embracing the digital age, and the fintech sector is growing rapidly, transforming how people access financial services. At the forefront of this change is MTN Mobile Money (U)…

Bridging the digital divide: A new era for Uganda’s education — Writes Bryan Mbasa

by Brian EmorutICTThought LeadershipNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Last month, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the ICT Minister, announced an exciting and ambitious plan to set up computer labs in all public secondary schools across Uganda. This initiative, revealed during…

Innovative Financing: How dfcu Bank is supporting Uganda’s SMEs to thrive 

by Paul MurungiThought LeadershipOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

By William Kayongo Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Uganda’s economy, contributing significantly to job creation, innovation, and economic growth. According to the Uganda Investment Authority, SMEs…

Thought Leadership: Building brand equity by delivering customer solutions

by CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipWomen In LeadershipOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

By Damallie Nalukwago   What is little understood generally is the importance of operations in brand building. The perception seems to be that brand building is about logos and fancy advertising….

Stop Fixing Entrepreneurs, Fix the System – CK Japheth

by CK JaphethThought LeadershipOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

At 62 years of independence, Uganda stands on the shoulders of dreamers. These are not just the freedom fighters of the past, but the modern-day entrepreneurs—bold, relentless, and driven by…