From classrooms in Ogun State to policy summits in Nairobi, African women are reshaping leadership by drawing from their own experiences. New models are emerging that emphasise authenticity, confidence, and collective growth. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When Ezeoha Gloria Nneka returned to her classroom in Ogun State …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), based on Kanjokya Street in Kampala, has signed a partnership agreement with the Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation to deliver governance and accountability training for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda. The agreement was signed on October 17, 2025. The two-day training, …
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The Cairo-based trade finance institution announced on Sept.2 that its net income for the six months to June 30 rose to $412.7 million Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African Export-Import Bank Group (Afreximbank) has reported a rise in first-half net income, supported by stronger income and higher liquidity buffers, …
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COMMENT | Daisy Ariho Kansiime | It’s a dull Monday morning. 7:30 a.m. sharp. The boardroom door swings open, and in walks Mr. Kato, the boss and personal human alarm clock, carrying a thick stack of printed agendas. Nothing screams “urgent” like murdered trees. He arrives with the energy of a motivational …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For over three decades, political affairs in the former greater Arua and now Arua City have largely been pigeonholed by two major factors: clannism—popularly referred to as tribalism—and religious affiliation. These factors, often coupled with the influence of money, have continued to play a …
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Gen Saleh hails Uganda’s Boda-Boda Industry as it charts path to formalization and economic sustainability at the National Leadership Retreat Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s vibrant yet largely informal boda-boda industry has taken a bold step toward formalization and economic empowerment with the successful hosting of the First National …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journey to the Boardroom (JTB) celebrated the achievements of its 2025 cohort and announced new initiatives aimed at advancing inclusive leadership during a grand black-tie event at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on April 25. The event marked a significant milestone for JTB, a leadership …
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OPINION | Saul Sseremba | Imagine being in a room filled with people, all gathered for a shared purpose. You are not there just because of your title but because they trust you to give direction and inspire them toward a desired future. That is the essence of leadership; inspiring others, …
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In the quest for leadership, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads, wondering whether leaders are born or made. They ponder whether a leadership course, a mentor, or a shelf of leadership books holds the key to becoming an effective leader. These questions echo through the corridors of professional …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned the youth leaders against being taken up by leadership, sectarianism, and politics of identity. Museveni said leadership is not a permanent job and that they should not fall into the trap of being professional leaders who think without …
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