CEO East Africa Magazine

📊 SURVEY: HAS RAMATHAN GGOOBI'S “ECONOMICS THAT WORKS” REALLY WORKED? Four years ago, Ramathan Ggoobi stepped into office as Uganda’s PSST, promising bold reforms, fiscal discipline, and a model of “Economics that Works.” But has he delivered? CEO East Africa Magazine invites…

Ravneet Chowdhury is the CEO of @DTBTanzania. He has over 3 decades of Banking knowledge and global exposure in executive roles covering Investment Banking, Treasury, Corporate Finance and Country Management. Read his full profile here: ceo.co.ug/ceos-shaping-t… @CEOrtTZ…

In this thought leadership article, Laura Bahemuka, Head of SME at @postbankug offers insight into how the bank is making a deliberate shift to walk the journey with SMEs from day one, through innovating and customising solutions that reflect the true character of the Ugandan…

BREAKING NEWS: UETCL CEO Joshua Karamagi Resigns, Eng. Richard Matsiko Appointed Acting CEO Read the full story here: ceo.co.ug/breaking-news-…

#QuoteOfTheDay | Ruth Doreen Mutebe “What keeps me up at night is the erosion of values... because they shape the culture of tomorrow.” For Ruth Doreen Mutebe, values are not just soft ideals—they’re the bedrock of governance, leadership, and institutional sustainability. In her…

#ICYMI @NITAUgandaED, the Executive Director of @NITAUganda1, has applied a combination of academic depth and industry experience to reimagine how technology serves the public with real, measurable impact for ordinary Ugandans. With two decades of experience spanning…

#QuoteOfTheDay | Wangechi Gitahi “Every marketer must go beyond creativity and own their P&L… That’s how you stop being a support function and become a true strategic partner.” Wagenchi, the new Head of Marketing, @NBLUganda (AB InBev) believes that in an era where marketing…

#LEADSpotlight 🔦 Meet Legal Luminary: Brigitte Kusiima Byarugaba, an Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda! Dive deeper into her inspiring journey and impact🔎 #Law #Uganda #WomenInLaw #Justice #RoleModel

Profit After Tax Up 15.2% in 2024 — Centenary Bank Sustains Strong Earnings Momentum @CentenaryBank registered a 15.2% increase in profit after tax, rising to UGX 342.3 billion in FY2024. This strong bottom-line performance reflects effective credit underwriting, prudent cost…

Telecom giant @Airtel_Ug, in collaboration with the @UCC_Official and @BOU_Official has issued vital safety tips to help Ugandans guard against the rising wave of mobile scams. Read more ceo.co.ug/airtel-ucc-and…

In Uganda’s fast-moving economy, access to affordable credit remains a major challenge, especially for individuals and SMEs operating in the informal sector. @dfcugroup is addressing this gap through the dfcu Mobi Loan, a digital, collateral-free loan product designed to offer…

BIG MOVE IN UGANDA’S INSURANCE INDUSTRY: The Insurance Regulatory Authority [@IraUganda] has approved the long-awaited merger between Sanlam General Insurance and Jubilee Allianz, paving the way for one of the most significant consolidations in Uganda’s insurance market. The…

#Partnership: The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. @AnitahAmong (MP), will preside over as the Guest of Honour at the 4th National Public Relations Symposium 2025 taking place this Friday at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. Her presence affirms the importance of Public…

Centenary Bank Grows Pre-Tax Profit by 16.1% in 2024 @CentenaryBank posted a strong 16.1% surge in profit before tax, reaching UGX 442.99 billion in FY2024—an impressive milestone fueled by solid revenue momentum and tight cost discipline. This performance reflects the Bank’s…

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#QuoteOfTheDay “Even when the ground shakes—and it will—you must find your centre and stay anchored… Leadership is not about popularity; it’s about doing the right thing.” — @BoMuliisa, MD, @EcobankUganda Grace opens up about the mental resilience and moral clarity required…