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Embrace the journey not just the end goal – Busingye

Inspired by her son’s eczema recovery, Ms Marion Etiang Busingye founded MOHCA Beauty, promoting Ugandan shea butter. She says resilience, risk-taking, and strategic growth are key in overcoming business challenges. When you meet Ms Marion Etiang Busingye, she leaves a

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Never settle for less – Nakato

Ms Diana Nakato, a Superintendent of Police in Uganda’s Gender and Women Affairs Department, overcame personal and professional challenges to rise through the ranks, advocate for gender equality, and inspire women in the force. Ms Diana Nakato, a Superintendent of

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People follow what you do, not what you tell them – Wasagali

Dr Sarah Wasagali Kanaabi is the first female board chairperson of Electricity Regulatory Authority, which has maintained the record as the best regulator in Africa for the past five years. A former lecturer at IUIU, she finds joy in empowering

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Teamwork, communication is key in leadership – Gitta

Anne Nankanja Gitta Kahumuza is the section head of civil at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited. She talks to Fred Mwambu about the journey it has been to get to where she is and how she leads her teams through

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Challenges are growth opportunities – Mugimba

Nancy Mugimba Walimbwa, raised in a farming family, developed a passion for agriculture early. Now the ESAFF Uganda’s national coordinator, she empowers smallscale farmers, especially women. Born as a fifth child out of seven to the late Dr Stephen Ludaaga,

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Impact requires intentionality, says Nampijja

Even in emergency hiring, where speed may lead to unconscious bias, Esther Nampijja prioritises intentionality, ensuring diverse representation within regions. She navigates the human aspect of the transition, including difficult decisions about staffing When Esther Regina Nampijja graduated with a

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Lessons from Mulinge’s journey to becoming CEO

MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge, has been at the helm of Uganda’s largest telecom company since October 2022. Serving as the first-ever female CEO in the position, she shares with Esther Oluka how her beginnings set the pace

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Kabushenga calls for bold action on women leadership

Robert Kabushenga, a Ugandan lawyer, corporate executive and farmer, has had a career in media spanning 30 years, including 15 years as the chief executive officer of Vision Group. In this interview, he talks about his leadership journey, particularly his

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A safe and helpful work environment is essential

Ms Patricia Kadama Anguzu finds fulfillment in creating cultures where employees feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow It will be a year in March since you were made the HR director at Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL). What has the

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Always stay self aware – Karen Akena

Ms Karen Akena, the revenue and category growth lead at Uganda Breweries Ltd talks about what exposure, growth and challenges have taught her as a leader. Tell us about your current role as revenue and category growth lead and what

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