Category: Women

A good leader should build relationships Kabumbuli

Dr Winifred Kabumbuli is proud of the transformative changes she has made to improve student welfare and support services. Key among these changes is the establishment of a Disability Centre for persons with disabilities in 2024. Dr Winifred Kabumbuli is

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Leaders should strive to grow professionally, says Kemigisa

She also says leaders should consider shifting jobs when growth stops, whether after months or years. Ms Sheilla Kemigisa, the head of human capital at MultiChoice Uganda Limited, has worked in diverse sectors including banking, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment since earning

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Leaders must listen, be accountable – Katusiime

She also urges leaders to empower their teams and to embrace different management styles to succeed. Ms Mary Katusiime Kamukama has more than 28 years of experience in finance and accountancy. Having started her career as an accounts assistant, she

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Values, mentorship crucial for success, says Dr Magala

The WaterAid Uganda’s country director says she overcame challenges in male-dominated spaces, championed community-driven water projects, pursued higher education, and prioritises mentorship. Dr Joyce Mpalanyi Magala, the country director of WaterAid, sits in her neat office on a quiet morning,

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Ossiya’s vision is of a thriving capital market

Ms Josephine Okui Ossiya is the chief executive officer at the Capital Markets Authority. She talks to the Daily Monitor about what it means to be a CEO of such an institution, achievements made and how she balances the different

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Pearl Marina’s Nkuyahaga says mentorship is crucial

Ms Innocent Acheng Nkuyahaga’s journey into the construction industry was not driven by a deep aspiration for the field itself, but by her natural aptitude for sciences and her determination to build a meaningful career. A mother of three, a

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I want to change the narrative on women – Muhoozi

Anisha Muhoozi wants to push Ugandan football to international standards. She wants to be remembered as a beacon of hope for women in sports management. She studied Football Administration and Management Course under Fufa. In September 2018, Anisha Shahir Muhoozi

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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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