When Uganda elevated some municipalities to city status in July 2020, it signalled an aspiration to rebalance growth, decongest Kampala, and unlock regional economic potential. But years later, one reality is clear: declaring a city does not automatically create one.…
There is a popular saying in governance circles that “Executive Directors bury the bodies, and Non-Executive Directors must find them.” The statement is tongue-in-cheek, but it captures one of the most delicate realities of Board life: the tension between those…
In the architecture of corporate governance, trust is the invisible thread that connects every key relationship: between the Board and Management, Management and staff, the Board and shareholders, and the organisation and its regulators or partners. Once that thread weakens,…
When an organisation operates smoothly, when decisions are timely and well-informed, and when trust flows naturally between leaders and stakeholders, few stop to think about why. Yet beneath that calm lies a web of discipline; the systems of accountability, ethics,…
For too long, corporate governance discourse has portrayed the Company Secretary as the power behind the throne; a shadowy yet influential figure whispering counsel from behind closed doors. While poetic, that phrase no longer fits the modern governance architecture. It…
If sleepless nights reveal what leaders worry about, then restful ones reveal something even more telling: the presence of governance that works. Boards are often described as the custodians of purpose, accountability, and strategic direction. Yet in practice, many Boards…
The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the agribusiness sector, is indispensable to Uganda’s economic growth. Recognising this, aBi Finance renewed its commitment to strengthening the financial ecosystem for these enterprises at the 10th Annual National…
When institutions or businesses fail, the headlines usually quickly point to financial loss, collapsing share prices, or mismanagement of resources. Rarely do they ask the deeper question: where was the Board? Across sectors, from finance to cooperatives to family businesses,…
When most East Africans think of corporate governance, their imagination often dashes to urban boardrooms where directors debate strategy and compliance. However, some of the most decisive governance questions for our region are being played out not in capital cities…
In a significant move to promote sustainable finance and green growth, aBi Finance, headed by Mona Muguma Ssebuliba as the Chief Executive Officer, successfully conducted a nationwide Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) training series for Tier 4 financial institutions and…
The East Africa Carbon Markets Forum, held at Méstil Hotel and Residences this week, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the potential of carbon markets in driving climate resilience in agriculture. Mona Muguma Ssebuliba, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…