Pioneering Sustainable Finance for Smallholder Farmers and Agribusinesses This week, Publicist East Africa proudly features Mona Muguma Ssebuliba, Chief Executive Officer of aBi Finance Limited, as our Captain of Industry a leader who is proving that financial innovation, when anchored…
NIC Holdings Limited (NIC) has officially announced the retirement of its Managing Director, Mr. Bayo Folayan, effective 30th April 2025, marking the end of a distinguished 13-year tenure. The company also revealed the appointment of Mr. Elias Edu as the Acting…
In a landmark regulatory development, Uganda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted new and far-reaching powers that could significantly reshape executive leadership in the country’s capital markets sector. The amendments, recently passed into law, allow the CMA to remove…
In a bold move that signals both continuity and a strategic shift, Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as its new Board Chairman a decision that industry insiders say could catalyze significant change in Uganda’s banking and financial services…
A Leader Bridging Tradition and Economic Transformation For over a decade, Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of Buganda, has redefined what it means to be a custodian of both culture and commerce. Appointed by Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi…
Nicholas Opiyo, the founding Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda, a prominent human rights organization, has stepped down from his leadership role after more than a decade. This marks the conclusion of a significant era for the organization, known for…
Equity Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Mr. Gift Shoko as its new Managing Director, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Shoko succeeds Mr. Anthony Kituuka who has stepped down from the role. Mr. Shoko brings over 26 years of…
dfcu Limited is celebrating 60 years of operation and impactful service towards fulfilling its purpose of ‘Transforming Lives and Businesses in Uganda’. dfcu was established in 1964 as a development finance institution and since then, has contributed to national socio-economic transformation, growing together…
A Trailblazer in Banking: Ms. Grace Muliisa In the dynamic world of finance, Ms. Grace Muliisa stands out as a transformative leader who has reshaped the banking landscape in Uganda. With a career spanning over two decades, Grace has risen…
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda has released its annual performance results for 2023 reporting a steady double-digit growth across all major metrics such as deposits, customer lending and income, as well as net profit and total assets. The bank reported that…