CEOs

Q&A with Anthony Natif, the brilliant oncology pharmacist who at 27 years founded, Guardian Health, now Uganda’s largest pharmacy chain worth over USD10 million

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 30, 2022July 4, 2023

After just about two years, he left to fully work for Guardian Health Limited, a pharmacy business he had started while at the University of Washington with an initial capital…

THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB: Industry leaders warm up to Anthony Kituuka’s new Managing Director role for Equity Bank Uganda

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsFinanceIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022

“An experienced seasoned banker”; “even-tempered gentleman”; “skilled, trusted and with strong integrity”; “humble giant with enormous grit” and the “right man for the job” are some of the words that…

Ruth Namuli rises to Chief Executive Role at Sanlam General Insurance

by CEO ReporterCEOsCompany NewsThe Big StoryWomen in BusinessWomen In LeadershipNovember 25, 2022November 25, 2022

The Board of Directors, of Sanlam General Insurance, has elevated Ruth Namuli, to become the insurer’s Chief Executive for Uganda. The appointment took effect in June 2022. Ruth, who has…

Equity Bank Appoints Anthony Kituuka, Managing Director for Uganda

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsCompany NewsFinanceThe Big StoryNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Anthony Kituuka, 47, has been appointed the Managing Director, of Equity Bank Uganda, pending approval by the Bank of Uganda, the financial services regulator. An aggressively passionate and hands-on banker,…

UGANDAN BILLIONAIRES: Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s richest and big-hearted billionaire

by Muhereza KyamuteteraBillionairesCEOsLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisProfilesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022

ESTIMATED WEALTH: USD1.2 billion AGE: 65 years SOURCE OF WEALTH:  Financial services, real estate, education services, hospitality, agriculture, and media/broadcasting MARITAL STATUS: Married, with 3 Children PHILANTHROPY: Individually and through…

Q&A WITH FABIAN KASI: This is why Centenary Bank is hot 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsCompany NewsIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 21, 2022November 8, 2022

Fabian Kasi is the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, Uganda’s second-largest bank by assets, deposits, lending and profitability. He has been at the helm of the bank since 2010, leading…

After leading Guinness Nigeria Plc back to profitability and 23 years with Diageo Plc, Baker Magunda to retire this October 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsThe Big StoryOctober 8, 2022June 8, 2023

After 23 years with Diageo Plc, 16 of them as Chief Executive in various Diageo country operations, Baker Magunda, is retiring from the Group. With over 200 brands and sales in more…

HERE FOR GOOD: 1-on-1 with Sanjay Rughani, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s new CEO

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsFinanceThe Big StorySeptember 8, 2022September 8, 2022

For starters, how do you describe yourself? I have so many ways that I could describe myself. Last year I attended an executive coaching course and the question that I…

Q&A: How Guardian Health has with Ascent Capital’s help emerged out of Covid-19 a market leader and is gunning for 30 stores in 15 districts

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsCompany NewsIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJuly 18, 2022July 4, 2023

Regardless of the tough period, Cedric has held steady, growing the business to 18 stores in 6 towns—the largest pharmacy chain in the country today and growing. Cedric sat down…

A frank conversation with Francis Kamulegeya on his life before, during and after PwC Uganda

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsProfilesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJuly 1, 2022March 12, 2024

You worked for PwC for 27 years, 17 of which you worked as a partner, the highest point in the business, but chose to take early retirement. Why early retirement?…