Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of David Wandera as the Interim Managing Director. He takesover from Mumba Kalifungwa who was recently appointed to head Stanbic Bank.David has over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, with a strong track record in leadership, strategic initiatives, and financial management. He has a deep understanding…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has appointed Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as chief executive officer and board member, effective March 1, 2025, following regulatory approval. Mumba, who has nearly 30 years of professional experience, including 20 years in senior banking roles, has worked in Botswana, Zambia, and Uganda. Mumba has focused his career on business development, risk management,…
The World Bank Group has named Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, to its newly established High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs. The council, launched during the 2024 World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., brings together global leaders to tackle the growing employment crisis in developing and emerging economies….
The World Trade Organization’s General Council unanimously reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, commencing on September 1, 2025. The decision, finalized on November 29, underscores widespread acknowledgment of her leadership and strategic direction for the global trade body. The reappointment process, initiated on October 8, 2024, was chaired by Ambassador Petter…
EcoBank has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Mwerinde Kasedde to oversee its commercial banking operations. Mwerinde announced her new role on LinkedIn, marking another milestone in her extensive career. Mwerinde, an accomplished banking executive with over 26 years of experience, takes on this role after a distinguished career across several financial institutions. Her professional journey…
Friday, 04th October 2024- Kampala, Uganda: MTN Uganda Limited informs its shareholders and the public that Mr. Somdev Sen will cease to be the Chief Marketing Officer of the company effective October 11th 2024, following the end of his tenure. During his seven (7) years of service, Mr. Sen has been a transformative leader at…
Uganda’s premier platform for recognizing excellence in financial leadership is back with its 8th edition of the ACCA and Deloitte Uganda Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards. This prestigious event focuses on celebrating outstanding financial leaders who have made significant contributions to their organizations and the economy. Charlotte Kukunda, Country Manager ACCA Uganda noted that the…
Kampala, 5th November 2025 | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has today launched its 2024 annual Sustainability Report. This year’s report highlights UBL’s steadfast commitment to sustainable business practices, with a special focus on inclusion and diversity under the theme “Championing Inclusion and Diversity” Andrew Kilonzo, Managing Director of UBL, applauded the company’s efforts whose work…
