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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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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Cerinah Z. Tugume, the visionary CEO & Founder of Serene Beauty, leads a thriving bridal hair, makeup, and wellness studio in Kampala. What began as a side project has blossomed into a multi-million UGX venture serving brides with holistic beauty—from hair and makeup to full-body massage and accommodation—while empowering women through employment and confidence-building. With a calm demeanor and sharp…
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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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Crystal Kabajwara is the trailblazing Chairperson of the Tax Appeals Tribunal of Uganda (TAT)—a position she assumed in April 2024, making her the first woman to hold the role in the tribunal’s 25-year history A Stellar Career in Tax & Law Crystal’s distinguished career spans leadership roles in PwC Uganda, where she rose to become a Director in the Tax…
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Robinah Siima is the esteemed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FINCA Uganda Limited. A fully credentialed finance leader—holding an MBA, is a Fellow of ACCA (UK), a Certified Public Accountant (Uganda), and a Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)—she sits at the forefront of financial leadership in Uganda. Career Journey & Strategic CFO Leadership Robinah’s career spans over 15 years…
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Charity currently serves as Head of Marketing at dfcu Bank, a role she assumed in August 2024. She also holds leadership positions as an Associate Consultant at Uganda Management Institute and President of the Uganda Marketers Society, demonstrating her influence across corporate and professional development platforms. A Dynamic and Strategic Career Journey With a marketing career spanning over 17 years,…
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Dr. Piloya is a Senior Lecturer and Paediatric Endocrinologist at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, where she leads the Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Unit and directs undergraduate medical education. A recognized expert in child health, she specializes in managing childhood endocrine disorders, including diabetes. A Distinguished Career in Paediatrics Dr. Piloya commenced her medical journey with an MBChB and…
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