CEO East Africa Magazine

Before facing headwinds this year that climaxed in the exit of the Managing Director, Equity Bank Uganda was Equity Group's third-largest subsidiary in terms of deposits, lending, assets, and revenues. To protect the gains made over the last decade, the Group has sent in some trusted and experienced hands to stabilise the ship and restore stakeholder confidence. CEO East Africa Magazine shines a light on Godfrey Kamau and Gift Shoko who are leading this mission-critical, ruthless execution. https://lnkd.in/dp_Wjwqs 

With UGX 176 billion financing kitty from government, PostBank Uganda Ltd will support large scale commercial farmers. The bank will benchmark on its history of supporting agricultural initiatives, having previously extended UGX 110 billion to 887 farmers as of 31st October 2024. 

Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom’s K2 Telecom have renewed their long-standing partnership, reinforcing their shared commitment to providing innovative and inclusive telecommunication services to Ugandans. This renewed collaboration, which extends a partnership that began in 2018, offers K2 Telecom customers seamless access to Airtel Uganda’s comprehensive range of services, including phone, internet, and mobile money, while maintaining the unique K2 prefixes 708 and 709. Soumendra Sahu, Managing Director, Airtel Uganda, emphasized Airtel’s continued dedication to fostering meaningful partnerships that bridge digital gaps and promote inclusivity across Uganda. https://lnkd.in/d4mdk4xK

#CFOPlaybook S1:E5 Muhereza Kyamutetera talks to Moses Aman, Chief Financial Officer at Hima Cement about his career journey, team management, delivering the sustainability agenda and more! Click the link below to watch or listen in via https://shorturl.at/toLta Don't forget to subscribe to our magazine, YouTube and Spotify (CFO Playbook 256) channels to stay informed and updated on all things business. Special thanks to ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda for making this season possible.

MUNYONYO COMMONWEALTH RESORT LIMITED EARNS 5-STAR STATUS Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Limited, a Speke Group of Hotels member, has been recognised and awarded a 5-star status by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in the ongoing grading and classification exercise. UTB is a statutory body mandated under the Uganda Tourism Act 2008 to register, inspect, license and classify tourist facilities in Uganda. "UTB conducted a nationwide Grading and Classification exercise of accommodation facilities from June to August 2024 to recognise and award star ratings to facilities in compliance with the Uganda Tourism (Classification of Accommodation Facilities and Restaurants) Regulations Statutory Instrument No. 82 of 2014. Following this exercise, the Board takes this opportunity to congratulate Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Limited for attaining a Five (5) Star rating," Lilly Ajarova, UTB's CEO, wrote to the hotel on 16th December 2024. Ms. Ajarova added, "UTB appreciates your efforts towards maintaining quality hospitality standards as we position ourselves as a preferred tourist destination. " Speke Hotels Group is a hospitality arm of the Ruparelia Group, Uganda's largest multisectoral conglomerate, founded and led by Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia as Chairman.

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Since arriving in Uganda in October 2022 to become the CEO of MTN Uganda, Mulinge Sylvia M.B.S has done well for herself and her shareholders. Her infectious and self-giving personality has earned her a place as a thought leader and corporate darling. But behind that ebullient soul is a story of ambition, grit, resilience and hard work. https://lnkd.in/dQtudzvr

Uganda's Petroleum Geoscientist, Dozith Abeinomugisha has left an indelible mark on Uganda's petroleum sector, and his legacy will be remembered for generations.

In a world that often grapples with division and discord, the universal language of music emerges as a beacon of hope. It transcends boundaries, cultures, and languages, carrying messages that touch the very core of our humanity. The Rotary Africa Peace Concert is more than just an evening of musical performances; it is a platform through which we aim to amplify the voices of peace, harmony, and unity. The question arises: Why a peace concert? The answer lies in our unwavering belief that music possesses the remarkable ability to heal, inspire, and bridge gaps. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where people from all walks of life can come together, irrespective of their differences, and celebrate the values that bind us as a global community — Writes PDG Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa https://lnkd.in/dPiusysw