Pearl of Africa shines

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Interview with Yoweri Museveni, president of the Republic of Uganda

The long-serving president shares his vision for Uganda and outlines the progress made to revitalize the country and provide political stability.

Interview with Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, governor of the Bank of Uganda

Now in his third term as central bank governor, economist Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile speaks about the overall shape of the Ugandan economy.

Interview with Maria Mutagamba, minister of tourism, wildlife and antiquities

With $2 billion in projected annual earnings from the sector, tourism has become a key focus for the Ugandan government.

Interview with Jennifer Musisi, executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority

Jennifer Musisi has dedicated herself to transforming Kampala into a vibrant, attractive and sustainable metropolis.

Interview with Selestino Babungi, managing director of Umeme

Umeme is the largest electricity distribution company in Uganda, and is taking a fresh approach to the country’s power industry.

Interview with Tress Bucyanayandi, minister of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries

With a favorable climate and fertile soils, Uganda has the potential to become Africa’s breadbasket.

Interview with Irene Muloni, minister of energy and mineral development

With the country’s first oil refinery set to be completed in 2020, this resource-rich nation looks set to begin to capitalize on its natural wealth.

Interview with Aronda Nyakairima, minister of internal affairs

In one of the last interviews he gave before his death in September 2015, General Aronda Nyakairima explained Uganda's security priorities.

Interview with Frank Sebbowa, executive director of Uganda Investment Authority

Frank Sebbowa is tasked with getting the word out about what this East African country has to offer investors.

Interview with Amelia Anne Kyambadde, minister of trade, industry and cooperatives

Uganda's trade minister outlines the challenges she faces in overcoming Uganda’s trade deficit and transforming the country’s productive sector.

Interview with Elly Twineyo Kamugisha, executive director of Uganda Export Promotion Board

As author of the book Why Africa Fails, Elly Twineyo Kamugisha has a pragmatic outlook on what the continent needs to do in order to develop.

Interview with Ruhakana Rugunda, prime minister of Uganda

A physician by profession, Uganda's prime minister places strong emphasis on improvement in health as a contributory factor to economic development.

Interview with Mahmood Ahmed, resident representative of Aga Khan Development Network

In Uganda, AKDN has been expanding its activities over the past decade to improve welfare and prospects.

Interview with John Byabagambi, minister of works and transport

John Byabagambi talks about how he is mobilizing investment into the transport sector to enable the nation to achieve its development goals.

Interview with Patrick Mweheire, CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda

Patrick Mweheire was appointed CEO in 2015, becoming the first Ugandan to head the bank since Standard Bank became majority shareholder in 2001.

Interview with Augustine O. Mugisa, chairman of joint technical committee for the Standard Gauge Railway Project

The standard gauge railway project covers Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan, linking them in what is being dubbed an African rail revolution.

Interview with Keith Muhakanizi, permanent secretary of the ministry of finance

Keith Muhakanizi has spent over a decade within the ministry of finance, where he has been instrumental in designing major policy changes.

Interview with Elly Karuhanga, partner of Kampala Associated Advocates and chairman of Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum

A lawyer and entrepreneur, Dr Elly Karuhanga has been instrumental in laying the legislative framework for Uganda’s nascent oil and gas sector.

Interview with Salim Saleh, chairman of Operation Wealth Creation

A military man and advisor to his brother, President Museveni, on security matters, General Salim Saleh has also ventured into philanthropy.

Interview with Brian Kubeck, president of Sithe Global

Sithe Global, a power development company owned by funds managed by investment firm Blackstone, developed the Bujagali Hydropower Project.

Interview with Fred Ogene, CEO of Uganda Development Corporation

The UDC has been re-established as the investment arm of the Ugandan government.

Interview with John Opiro, managing director of Kalangala Infrastructure Services

Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS) is a private firm investing in a $50 million project in a public-private partnership in the Kalangala region

Interview with Amos Wekesa Masaba, managing director of Great Lakes Safaris

Ugandan tour company Great Lakes Safaris Limited was founded in 2001 by local entrepreneur Amos Wekesa

Interview with Elioda Tumwesigye, minister of health

Uganda's health minister highlights Uganda’s pioneering progress in the battle against HIV/AIDS and malaria.

Interview with Rakesh Jha, CEO of Barclays Uganda

Barclay's country manager for Uganda explains the importance of the East African country to the banking giant.

Interview with Harrison E Mutikanga, CEO of Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL)

Wholly owned by the government, the Uganda Electricity Generation Company was created in 2001, with the remit of generating power for the country.

Interview with David Barry, chairman of Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited

Kyagalanyi has grown to be one of Uganda’s largest companies in coffee procurement, processing and marketing.

Interview with Richard Byarugaba, managing director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

As the largest investor on the Uganda Securities Exchange, the NSSF has a large economic impact on the country.

Interview with Roni Madhvani, director of Marasa Group

Marasa Group has spread across the region, with three properties in Kenya complementing its safari lodges in Uganda.

Interview with Daniel Petterson, country CEO of Hima Cement

Daniel Petterson came to Uganda in 2013. He talks about the business climate in the country and highlights investment opportunities.

Interview with Jasvinder Bedi, executive director of Fine Spinners

Fine Spinners hopes to turn Uganda’s dreams of reviving the textile industry into a reality.

Interview with Nevin Bradford, CEO of Cipla Quality Chemical Industries

Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing giant Cipla manufactures antiretroviral drugs to combat HIV/AIDS and anti-malarial drugs locally in Uganda.

Interview with Bob Kabonero, Uganda businessman

With interests spanning real estate, broadcasting and entertainment, tycoon Bob Kabonero is one of Uganda's most successful entrepreneurs.

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Interview with Yoweri Museveni, president of the Republic of Uganda

Interview with Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, governor of the Bank of Uganda

Interview with Maria Mutagamba, minister of tourism, wildlife and antiquities

Interview with Jennifer Musisi, executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority

Interview with Selestino Babungi, managing director of Umeme

Interview with Tress Bucyanayandi, minister of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries

Interview with Irene Muloni, minister of energy and mineral development

Interview with Aronda Nyakairima, minister of internal affairs

Interview with Frank Sebbowa, executive director of Uganda Investment Authority

Interview with Amelia Anne Kyambadde, minister of trade, industry and cooperatives

Interview with Elly Twineyo Kamugisha, executive director of Uganda Export Promotion Board

Interview with Ruhakana Rugunda, prime minister of Uganda

Interview with Mahmood Ahmed, resident representative of Aga Khan Development Network

Interview with John Byabagambi, minister of works and transport

Interview with Patrick Mweheire, CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda

Interview with Augustine O. Mugisa, chairman of joint technical committee for the Standard Gauge Railway Project

Interview with Keith Muhakanizi, permanent secretary of the ministry of finance

Interview with Elly Karuhanga, partner of Kampala Associated Advocates and chairman of Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum

Interview with Salim Saleh, chairman of Operation Wealth Creation

Interview with Brian Kubeck, president of Sithe Global

Interview with Fred Ogene, CEO of Uganda Development Corporation

Interview with John Opiro, managing director of Kalangala Infrastructure Services

Interview with Amos Wekesa Masaba, managing director of Great Lakes Safaris

Interview with Elioda Tumwesigye, minister of health

Interview with Rakesh Jha, CEO of Barclays Uganda

Interview with Harrison E Mutikanga, CEO of Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL)

Interview with David Barry, chairman of Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited

Interview with Richard Byarugaba, managing director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Interview with Roni Madhvani, director of Marasa Group

Interview with Daniel Petterson, country CEO of Hima Cement

Interview with Jasvinder Bedi, executive director of Fine Spinners

Interview with Nevin Bradford, CEO of Cipla Quality Chemical Industries

Interview with Bob Kabonero, Uganda businessman

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