Fatmah Yusuf Gram addressing other students For many young Ugandans, education is more than a pursuit of academic success. It is a bridge to opportunity, leadership, and transformation. For Fatmah Yusuf Gram, a young scholar from Fort Portal, that bridge became clearer through the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), a flagship initiative under the Equity Group…
For many young Ugandans, education is more than a route to academic success. It is a lifeline, a chance to break the cycle of poverty, restore dignity to families, and create opportunities where few once existed. Across Uganda, thousands of students carry ambitious dreams despite growing up in challenging circumstances. What often separates potential from…
For many young Ugandans, success begins as a distant dream shaped by ambition but often limited by circumstance. For Reagan Tumusiime Gibril, that dream started in the crowded slums of Kibuli and found new direction through an unexpected discovery, and later, through an opportunity offered by Equity Bank Uganda. Reagan, a student from God Cares…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda Limited have received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda for Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited to sale its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to Absa Bank Uganda Limited. The approval marks an important milestone for Uganda’s banking sector and reflects continued confidence in the strength,…
Centenary Bank has appointed Michael Opira as Executive Director, Operations. He brings over 25 years of banking experience across East and Southern Africa, with a strong track record in driving operational transformation, digital innovation, and strategic change. In his new role, he will oversee the bank’s operational functions. He started his career at Centenary Bank…
Junior Achievement Uganda has appointed Pamela Turyatunga, the Absa Bank Uganda Sustainability Manager, to its board. She brings to the board a passion for empowering youth and students for the world of work. She has been involved in training individuals and entities in financial literacy and guiding organisations in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)…
Stanbic Holdings Plc has announced a leadership transition that will take effect at the end of February 2026. Patrick Mweheire will retire as Chief Executive and Director of the Company effective 28 February 2026, concluding a tenure that began on 3 March 2020. During his leadership, he played a central role in executing the Company’s…
Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Catherine Kijjagulwe as head of Markets, effective 20 January 2026. Kijjagulwe brings over two decades of deep expertise in financial markets, with a strong track record in treasury management, trading, and market strategy. She previously served as Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda, where she played a pivotal role…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced the appointment of Felicite Nson as Managing Director, making her the first woman to lead one of Uganda’s most iconic and enduring brands. Nson succeeds Andrew Kilonzo, who has been appointed Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL). With more than 20 years of leadership experience across Africa, Nson…
Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board; Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha. Hassan Saleh is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), telecommunications, and broadcasting sectors. Gloria Byamugisha is a distinguished human resource professional with over 25 years of experience spanning…
