6 CEOs Powering Uganda’s Most Remarkable Bank Turnarounds While Uganda’s banking sector has posted impressive growth across deposits, loans, assets, and profits, the deeper story is one of individual leadership—where bold vision, decisive reforms, and customer-focused execution have set certain banks apart. CEO East Africa Magazine, having perused the 2024 results, has identified six CEOs who stood out for their transformative leadership—turning struggling or stagnant banks into vibrant, growth-focused institutions through bold strategies, disciplined execution, and a relentless focus on long-term sustainability.
The Big Story 6 CEOs Powering Uganda’s Most Remarkable Bank TurnaroundsWhile Uganda’s banking sector has posted impressive growth across deposits, loans, assets, and profits, the deeper story is one of individual leadership—where bold vision, decisive reforms, and customer-focused execution have set certain banks apart. CEO...
Absa Bank Uganda launches UGX200M card rewards campaign
Absa Bank Uganda launches UGX200M card rewards campaign Absa Bank staff demonstrate the seamless process of digital payments, a key focus of their new card rewards campaign. KAMPALA, Uganda – Absa Bank Uganda announced Thursday a new campaign, “Play Your Cards Right,” that will award...
Digital push, regional strength propel Equity Group to KSh 15.4 Billion profit
Digital push, regional strength propel Equity Group to KSh 15.4 Billion profit NAIROBI – Equity Group announced Thursday a profit after tax of 15.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about $117.7 million USD), attributing its strong first-quarter 2025 results to prudent cost management and resumed growth across its diversified...
TransCentury returns to profitability as turnaround strategy pays off
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail On Wednesday, the investment holding company headquartered in Kenya reported a full year profit after tax of $4.5M (KES580M) for the period ended December 2024. This is from a loss of $24.7M (KES3.2Bn) in 2023, underscoring a successful turnaround of the business. This...
Africa’s crypto, blockchain future top agenda in Nairobi forum
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 returns for its third edition in Nairobi seeking to tackle innovation, mass adoption and policy reforms. The June 12-13 forum comes at a pivotal moment for the Kenyan blockchain space as the recently tabled Finance Bill...
From Power Lines to Refugee Aid: What Uganda Stands to Lose in Germany Rift
Politics & GovernmentThe Big Story From Power Lines to Refugee Aid: What Uganda Stands to Lose in Germany Rift by CEO East Africa MagazineMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More The fallout between UPDF and Germany, which stems from escalating...
The Digital Safari: How Tech Innovations are Reshaping Uganda’s Tourism
DestinationsFintechsFood & DrinkHospitality & TourismLifestyleLuxuryThe Big StoryTravel The Digital Safari: How Tech Innovations are Reshaping Uganda’s Tourism by Trevor LutaloMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More Tourism has become so digitized that tourists are now able to know what they...
East Africa Forum Unveils $100M Trade Finance, E-Bike Push
East Africa Forum Unveils $100M Trade Finance, E-Bike Push KAMPALA, Uganda — The inaugural East Africa Trade and Investment Forum (EATIF) concluded Thursday, marked by significant U.K. investment announcements, including a $100 million trade finance facility and a $5 million boost for electric motorbike infrastructure...
EACOP builds community ties alongside pipeline construction
EACOP builds community ties alongside pipeline construction John Bosco Habumugisha, EACOP’s Deputy Managing Director KAMPALA, Uganda (May 28, 2025) — The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is emphasizing community engagement and social responsibility as it progresses, aiming to build strong relationships with communities along...
UDB’s Dr. Patricia Ojangole appointed head of African development finance body
UDB’s Dr. Patricia Ojangole appointed head of African development finance body Newly appointed AADFI Chairperson, Dr. Patricia Ojangole speaks during the 51st Ordinary General Assembly of AADFI, at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire (May 28, 2025) — Dr. Patricia Ojangole,...
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