In a bold and inspiring career move, Marsha Walusimbi has officially joined dfcu Bank as the Chief People & Culture Transformation Officer—a key leadership role that reflects both her remarkable journey and the bank’s commitment to shaping the future of workplace transformation. Marsha brings to dfcu Bank a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, most recently having served 11…
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One of Uganda’s leading players in the banking sector, Housing Finance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s economic transformation through financial inclusion and strategic investment in local enterprise. This was during its participation in the recently concluded Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) Expo held at Kololo Independence Grounds. Mr. Richard Bob Sema, Manager for Incremental Housing Loans who…
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Dr. Barbara Ofwono Buyondo is the Founder, Principal, and Director of (VES), a visionary education group in Uganda. Since starting with a single preschool classroom in Mengo in 1999, she has expanded VES to five campuses, serving over 5,000 students in the Mengo, Namugongo, Kyanja, Kyanja-Kaliro, and Entebbe communities, with a staff of more than 530, inclusive of over 60%…
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Bank of Uganda has formally approved the appointment of Doreen Rutazaana as a Director to the Board of Directors of Micropay (U) Limited, a licensed fintech company operating under the regulatory supervision of the Central Bank. This approval follows Doreen’s nomination by the shareholders and her successful completion of Bank of Uganda’s mandatory Fit and Proper vetting process, which assesses…
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Jackee Batanda is a celebrated journalist, author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur, whose work spans storytelling, legacy coaching, and literary innovation. She is the Senior Managing Partner at Success Spark Brand Limited, co-founder of Mastermind Africa Group, and the visionary behind The Blue Marble, Uganda’s first writers’ house From Journalist to Legacy Architect With a foundational background in communications and forced…
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Penelope Sanyu is a feminist firestarter and the visionary Founder of Femme Forte Uganda, where she has spent the past eight years building unapologetic spaces for radical reflection, collective care, and feminist leadership. Her work is a vibrant mix of activism, advocacy, and audacity boldly shaping Uganda’s civic landscape through storytelling, movement-building, and truth-telling. Claiming Power, Reimagining Possibility Through Femme…
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Jacintah Akino serves as Legal and Compliance Manager, as well as Company Secretary at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). With a strong background in corporate governance, law, ESG, risk and compliance, she plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and dialogues that drive equity and professionalism in Uganda’s financial markets. Governing with Integrity and Inclusivity In her dual role, Jacintah…
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Stanbic Bank Uganda has once again affirmed its position as a leader in Uganda’s financial sector, having been named Best Bank in Uganda and Best Corporate Investment Bank in Uganda at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. The recognition, announced this month, marks a significant milestone in the bank’s ongoing mission to deliver innovative, inclusive, and sustainable banking solutions…
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Caroline Kariisa is a distinguished corporate finance leader based in Uganda. A Fellow of ACCA (UK), Certified Public Accountant (Uganda), and MBA graduate, she currently serves as Head of Operations & Business Administration at Swisscontact Uganda, bringing technical precision and strategic insight to finance, procurement, risk management, and operations. Career Journey & Professional Impact Caroline’s career reflects over 15 years…
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | July 15, 2025 — Equity Bank has been awarded “Best Regional Bank in East Africa” at the 2025 African Banker Awards , held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The award recognizes Equity’s leadership in driving financial inclusion, empowering communities, and championing socio-economic transformation across East Africa. Organized by African Banker Magazine in partnership with the African Development…
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