George Arodi Archives – CEO East Africa

Uganda’s 100 Leading and Most Admired CEOs 2024

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOs Lists & Rankings The 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, in the CEO East Africa Magazine’s inaugural 100 Leading & Most Admired CEOs In Uganda Survey.The 2-in-1 CEO East Africa…

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Reimagining the Role of Ambassadors & High Commissioners in Economic Diplomacy

by George ArodiGovernment Agencies Politics & Government Thought LeadershipDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

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, then Permanent Secretary for Trade, made a thought-provoking remark: “Our embassies should be more than ceremonial. They must drive our…

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GEORGE ARODI⎮A Predictable Policy Environment is Good for Investment Growth in Manufacturing

by George ArodiIndustry & Analysis News & Analysis Thought LeadershipMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

As a young graduate, when I was being introduced into the circles of trade and tax, my CEO then, Kaushik Shah made me attend some of the key meetings at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and I would later grow to chair a sub-committee on regional trading bloc configuration and a member of the coveted Trade and Tax committee. This was…

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OPINION: The African Continental Free Trade Area⏤ Will The Current Euphoria Burst?

by George ArodiNews & Analysis Thought LeadershipMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

The quest for economic integration of Africa is finally here. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a historic milestone in the economic integration of the African continent. The FTA which entered into force in May 2019, is poised to be among the world’s largest free trade areas in terms…

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Prioritise workplace health and wellness, Uganda Baati executives tip organisational leaders and employees

by CEO ReporterCompany News News & AnalysisJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023

The need to meet performance targets and meet customer needs notwithstanding, workplace health and wellness, must never be compromised, as it is necessary for attracting and retaining a healthy workforce, which is by far, the most valuable resource for every organisation, Dr Alan Shonubi, the Uganda Baati Chairman has advised.“In…

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REVOLUTIONISING THE UGANDAN HOUSING INDUSTRY: Uganda Baati unveils game-changing stone-coated steel roof tiles

by The CEO Magazine TeamCompany News News & AnalysisJune 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group, has unveiled cutting-edge stone-coated steel roof tiles under the brand name Lifestile®. This revolutionary stone-coated steel roof tile combines light weight, durability, aesthetic appeal, and unparalleled performance, thus redefining the standards of premium and excellence in roofing solutions.The State Minister of…

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Uganda Baati, National Forestry Authority partner to Plant 40 Hectares of Trees in ‘Every Tree Counts’ Campaign

by CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisNovember 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Uganda Baati Limited (UBL), a member of the Safal Group of Companies and Africa’s pioneer manufacturer of building solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Uganda’s National Forestry Authority (NFA) to replant 40 hectares of indigenous trees across the country to culminate to 10 hectares per…

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Uganda Baati wins Best-Quality Iron sheets award at the 2022 People’s Choice Quality Awards

by CEO ReporterCompany News News & AnalysisOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Uganda Baati Limited has been recognized with the 2022 People’s Choice Quality Award for providing the Best Quality Iron Sheets on the market.“Uganda Baati has been a proud recipient of a number of People’s Choice Awards in the steel category and this reaffirms our commitment to offering quality building solutions…

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GREAT PEOPLE BUILDING GREAT COMPANIES: Meet the senior leadership team shaping Uganda Baati into Uganda’s leading building solutions company

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News The Big StoryOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Similarly, for Uganda Baati, its success is built on it’s the grit of its over 300 men and women that make up its permanent staff, but equally important on its leadership who oversees the delivery of its mission and vision. According to Amon Aruho, the Uganda Baati Head of Human…

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Uganda Baati Medical Clinic-Tororo opens, to offer quality healthcare to the community

by CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Uganda Baati Limited a member of SAFAL Group, has launched a second medical facility, Uganda Baati Medical Clinic-Tororo, as a flagship healthcare initiative, aimed at providing first-class primary healthcare to company staff and the community, at a significantly subsidized cost. It is one way that Uganda Baati gives back to…

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