By Publicist East Africa For decades, Uganda’s relationship with investing has largely been transactional. Companies have spoken through annual reports, financial statements and statutory annual general meetings, while investors have often been left to interpret the numbers with little opportunity…
By Publicist East Africa Behind every great brand is a leader who understands not only consumers, but culture, innovation, reputation and growth. That reality was celebrated at the inaugural Africa CMO100, where four executives leading some of Uganda’s most influential…
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…
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,…
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…
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 landmark move, Epic Business Consult (EBC) and the League of East African Directors (LEAD) have formed a strategic partnership to elevate leadership and governance standards across the region’s C-suite companies. The collaboration, announced by EBC’s Head of Agency,…