Lists & Rankings

Tough times for Uganda as President Trump suspends US foreign aid for three months, cuts WHO and climate funding

by CEO East Africa MagazineAfricaAfricaCEOsEast AfricaFinanceGlobal NewsIndustry & AnalysisMinistries, Agencies & DepartmentsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovernmentState HouseThe Big StoryJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Uganda, a major recipient of America’s foreign aid, could find herself in a tough position after the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump issued an executive…

Which Ugandan Startups Have Been Involved in Acquisitions?

by Jonathan LAfricaIndustry & AnalysisLists & RankingsStartupsTechnologyThe Big StoryJanuary 15, 2025January 20, 2025

In the African startup ecosystem, acquisitions are rare. This is true for nascent ecosystems, and Uganda is no exception.  An acquisition happens when one company, typically larger and more established,…

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,…

President Kagame appoints Jean-Guy Afrika as new CEO of Rwanda Development Board

by Paul MurungiAfricaAfricaCEOsEast AfricaFinanceIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisProfilesThe Big StoryJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has tapped Jean-Guy Afrika, a fellow Rwandan seasoned economist who spent over a decade at the African Development Bank, to lead the Rwanda Development Board (RDB)…

UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, Deputy General Manager TotalEnergies Uganda

by Paul MurungiCEOsCompany NewsIndustry & AnalysisLaw Firms (A - Z)Mining/Oil & GasNews & AnalysisProfilesThe LawyerWomen Fixing UgandaWomen In LeadershipJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Nampeera’s position as a Deputy General Manager to Mr Phillipe Groueix – the General Manager, is anchored in all TotalEnergies oil activities in Uganda and is responsible for human resources…

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…

UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Hon. Dr. Elly Karuhanga, Founder and Senior Partner, Kampala Associated Advocates

by Paul MurungiLists & RankingsProfilesJanuary 6, 2025January 7, 2025

Hon. Dr. Elly Karuhanga (Ph. D.) is a Founding Partner of Kampala Associated Advocates together with the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, Justice Bart Katureebe, Mr….

Breaking Barriers: Gender, Innovation, and the Future of Finance

by Muhereza KyamuteteraFinanceThe Big StoryThe CFO PlaybookJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025

The financial profession is undergoing a seismic shift. The age-old notions of bookkeeping and audit trails have given way to a dynamic era where finance leaders are pivotal in shaping…

Uganda’s 100 Leading and Most Admired CEOs 2024

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Hardly two years after arriving in Uganda to take up her very first CEO role at Uganda’s largest telco, MTN Uganda, Sylvia Mulinge has emerged as Uganda’s most admired CEO,…

Building relationships and resilience: MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge’s career journey

by Kisakye Imani100 Leading & Admired CEOs100 Most Trusted & Respected CompaniesCEOsTechnologyWomen In LeadershipDecember 17, 2024December 18, 2024

Relocating to Uganda, moving from Safaricom in Kenya to MTN Uganda, was a journey of many firsts for the MTN Uganda chief executive officer, Ms Sylvia Mulinge. The first hurdle…