Lists & Rankings

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…

Rotarian Emmanuel Katongole Confirmed as Rotary International Director for Africa

by Brian EmorutAfricaAfricaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisProfilesThe Big StoryDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

The Rotary community in Africa is celebrating the confirmation of Rotarian Emmanuel Katongole as the incoming Rotary International Director (RID) for Zone 22 (Africa). He is a former District Governor…

How a dfcu GROW Loan transformed a Hoima farmer’s business and livelihood

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisWomen in BusinessDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Ruth Ajuna is living proof of how determination and access to the right financial support can transform lives. A farmer and entrepreneur from Hoima District, Ruth has cultivated a thriving…

dfcu Bank partners with UWEAL for the Annual Women Business Leadership Conference 2024

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisWomen in BusinessDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

dfcu Bank partnered with the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) to empower and recognize the achievements of women entrepreneurs at the Annual Women Business Leadership Conference 2024 and Award…

UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Ms. Irene Pauline Batebe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

by Paul MurungiMining/Oil & GasWomen In LeadershipDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Ms. Irene Batebe is a chemical/ process engineer and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), a Master’s in Advanced…

CONFIRMED: Stanbic Bank Uganda Appoints Mumba Kalifungwa as New Chief Executive

by Muhereza Kyamutetera100 Leading & Admired CEOsCEOsThe Big StoryDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Stanbic Bank Uganda has confirmed that it has appointed Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as its  Chief Executive and, by extension, a member of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025….

Transmitting for Transformation: How Joshua Karamagi is transforming UETCL, the government owned power transmitter

by Muhereza Kyamutetera100 Leading & Admired CEOsCEOsThe Big StoryDecember 9, 2024December 19, 2024

Joshua Karamagi was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) in March 2023, at the most unusual of times.  He joined the government-owned electricity transmission company…

Airtel Uganda, UNICEF and Project Girls 4 Girls Mentorship Inspire Students to Overcome Life’s Challenges

by Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisProfilesDecember 8, 2024December 8, 2024

“I have faced unimaginable challenges, but God has been my source of strength, keeping me going in school,” said a senior three female student of Oriajin Senior Secondary School in…

A peek into Mumba Kalifungwa’s time at Absa Bank Uganda

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisDecember 6, 2024December 7, 2024

News is settling in, and the CEO East Africa Magazine has independently verified that the towering Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa, previously the Managing Director at Absa Bank Uganda, is set to…

UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Ms. Peninah Aheebwa, Director Economic and National Content Monitoring at Petroleum Authority of Uganda

by Paul MurungiLists & RankingsMining/Oil & GasWomen In LeadershipDecember 5, 2024December 6, 2024

Peninah Aheebwa is responsible for ensuring cost-efficient oil and gas operations in the country, the economic feasibility of the projects and promoting the participation of Ugandans in the sector. Ms….