Profiles

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…

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…

From a small stock to big gains: Siddy’s success with dfcu Bank and the GROW Loan initiative 

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsProfilesNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

For the past nine years, Siddy Latabu has been trading in fish, supplying silver fish and smoked fish in Kitgum Main Market to sellers in Kitgum and neighboring districts including;…

dfcu’s Women in Business Program is transforming the face of women entrepreneurship—an interview with Dr. Gudula Naiga Basaza

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisProfilesNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Empowering women is like watering the roots of a tree, it nourishes the entire community. This was one of dfcu Bank’s considerations when it started the dfcu Women in Business…

Evelyn Namara is passionate about creating impact using technology

by CEO ReporterICTProfilesWomen Fixing UgandaNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024

Evelyn Namara is a technology entrepreneur with over 10 years of leading systematic change in social entrepreneurship and digital technology, driving innovation for small businesses. Currently working at the coalface…

On their shoulders, people, institutions, and nations stand a special tribute to Prof. Celestino Obua Writes Keith Asiime (CRA)

by CEO East Africa MagazineProfilesOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Prof. Celestino Obua, a great leader, scientist, trailblazer in academia and research, father, and above all, a human being, ends his journey as Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s (MUST)…

Innovations Drive Opportunity: A Conversation with Arthur Mukembo

by CEO ReporterICTProfilesQ + AsStartupsOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Mr. Arthur Mukembo, is the Lead at Future Lab Studio. He says he is driven to make things better, even if it is by a few adjustments. From real estate…

Changing the face of tech through skilling and collaboration by Michael Niyitegeka

by Brian EmorutICTIndustry & AnalysisProfilesOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Michael Niyitegeka is the Executive Director of Refactory, a software skills academy in Uganda. He speaks about tech with a lot of passion; he lives and breathes it. But would…

MTN Uganda strengthens leadership team 3 key appointments in governance & internal controls, technology and business growth 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsProfilesThe Big StoryOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

In what the telco says is a “strategic move to enhance operational capabilities and drive growth”, MTN Uganda has announced the appointment of three senior executives: Thomas Motlepa as Chief…

UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Sandra Mwesigye Mago, Deputy Head of Legal & Commercial, CNOOC Uganda Limited 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraLists & RankingsProfilesWomen Fixing UgandaSeptember 25, 2024December 5, 2024

Uganda struck oil in the Albertine Graben in 2006 and reached the Financial Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022. Since then, much work has been ongoing on the needed production…