As Uganda edges closer to large-scale commercial oil production, the conversation is shifting from resource extraction to responsible development. At the heart of this transition is the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), which is aggressively positioning itself as a…
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has dealt a significant blow to the operating model of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of the global giant Diageo Plc, under Felicite Nson’s leadership as Managing Director. Diageo…
In her first major public address since being appointed Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), Felicite Nson unveiled her strategic vision for the company at the PeopleBrand House C-Suite Leadership Dialogue. Speaking on the critical theme of “Leadership Succession…
Felicite Nson has today taken over from Andrew Itambo Kilonzo as the new Managing Director for Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of Diageo East African Breweries, becoming the first woman to ever be appointed to the highest position of…
In a significant leadership change, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) this week announced Emmy Hashakimana as the new General Manager, effective August 12, 2025. Hashakimana, who previously served as Commercial Director at Uganda Breweries, brings a wealth of experience and a…
In a powerful strategic move, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of East African Breweries Limited (EABL), unveiled a new product, Bell Lager Citrus, aiming to capture a bigger share of Uganda’s competitive alcoholic beverages market. The new brand, a…
In a bold move that signals rising confidence in Ugandan leadership, Emmy Hashakimana, a seasoned commercial leader and until recently Head of Sales and Marketing at Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has been appointed the new General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages…
Diageo, a global leader in the beverage industry, has announced significant changes to its leadership team. Hina Nagarajan, the current Managing Director and CEO of USL, will take on the role of President of Diageo’s Africa business, while Dayalan Nayager,…
The rapid advancement of technology is transforming the business landscape, making production, sales, and revenue tracking more efficient than ever. Emmy Hashakimana, Commercial Director at Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), highlighted the impact of technology on trade in East Africa, using…
Mark Mugisha Kivuna has been appointed by Diageo, Guinness Nigeria Plc as the continental giant’s Marketing & innovations Director. “As Adenike Adebola moves ahead as Africa Innovations Director, Diageo, Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Mark Mugisha Kivuna…
East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) has appointed Anne-Joy Michira as its Marketing and Innovations Director for Africa effective 1st May 2022, taking over from her predecessor Graham Villiers-Tuthill. Prior to this appointment, Michira was the head of the Marketing Department…