By Steven Mwesige A flurry of incidents in the news of cybersecurity breaches in recent weeks are a cause for concern, but with a better understanding of cybersecurity need not...
By PDG Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa We all dream of a peaceful Uganda, a peaceful East Africa and a very much more peaceful Africa. Despite many years of prayers, dreams, and...
On a warm May afternoon in 2007, during a critical dialogue between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the late Hon. David Nalo,...
In a world where conflict still undermines development, the Rotary Peace Centre at Makerere University is a beacon of hope and transformation. This Centre, the first of its kind in...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving inclusive socio-economic growth across Africa. These businesses are foundational to national economies and significantly contribute to equitable development. Uganda,...
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…
Two key words have taken the corporate world by storm; Sustainability and ESG (Environment Social Governance). Many organizations globally are working towards attaining sustainability certifications by implementing environmentally friendly practices…
Is there a planned demonstration over the so-called “garbage problem” in Katikolo village? Let me offer an alternative approach. First, a story about East and West Germany during the Cold…
Tourism is one of my favourite topics as EU Ambassador to Uganda. Together with coffee, renewable energy, and some others, it has very positive connotations—and also synergies. Who cannot be…
By Doreen A. Muhangazi In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape worldwide, the caliber of Human Capital in any given organization has become pivotal to its success. Collectively, Human Capital refers…
In August 2024, the CEO East Africa Magazine, perhaps Uganda’s most respected online business news publication, published its 100 Most Trusted and Respected Companies 2024 and 100 Leading and Most…
In a country where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 90% of the business sector and contribute approximately 20% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is clear that…
Over the past decade, the banking industry has been part of the digital age continuously adapting the latest technology innovations to redefine how customers interact with banks. The digital age,…
The future of financial inclusion in this country and across the world will depend squarely on how efficiently and effectively the financial industry collects data from the millions of people…
The 2024/2025 financial year is here and the Government’s fiscal strategy aims at attaining inclusive economic growth, while maintaining a stable macroeconomic environment and preserving debt sustainability; it will require sh72 trillion. As an infrastructure financing enthusiast, I am happy with the Government’s goal of achieving fiscal strategy through continued investment in public infrastructure for inclusive growth — that is…
