Uganda Industry

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Low-Carbon Construction in Uganda: A Conversation with Eco Concrete’s CEO Apollo Buregyeya

October 24, 2024

The Marcopolis team interviewed Apollo Buregyeya, the visionary civil engineer and CEO of Eco Concrete Limited, a Ugandan company pioneering sustainable solutions in the construction industry. Founded in 2016, Eco Concrete has made a significant impact by championing low-carbon materials and innovative building practices that cater to the unique needs of the African market. With a focus on local resources, green technologies, and affordability, Apollo shares how his company is revolutionizing Uganda’s infrastructure, developing climate-resilient rural homesteads, and leading the charge for eco-friendly construction across the region. Join us as we dive into his journey, challenges, and exciting innovations shaping the future of Uganda’s built environment.

From Pandemic Pivot to Fintech Powerhouse: The Xente Journey with Allan Rwakatungu

October 13, 2024

In this insightful interview, we speak with Allan Rwakatungu, CEO of Xente, a fintech company that has been making waves in Uganda’s rapidly evolving digital payments landscape. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Xente pivoted its focus from consumer payments to business-to-business (B2B) transactions, a move that has significantly shaped its post-pandemic growth. In this discussion, Allan shares how the company has adapted to a more regulated fintech environment, the strategic partnerships they’ve formed, and the exciting product innovations that have emerged, particularly in cross-border payments. He also provides his perspective on the future of fintech in Uganda and East Africa, touching on the challenges and opportunities in the sector, as well as the promising role of emerging technologies like AI and regulated cryptocurrencies. Through this conversation, Allan highlights Xente’s ambition to become a key player in building a cohesive African fintech market, and his vision for the future of digital financial services on the continent.

Rajesh Chaplot on Leading CameoTechEdge Uganda: BPO and Call Center Solutions for Africa

September 30, 2024

In an insightful interview with Rajesh Chaplot, the CEO of CameoTechEdge Uganda, key discussions emerged about the challenges and opportunities within Africa’s BPO industry and the future of call center solutions. Rajesh delves into the company’s competitive advantage in the telecom industry, highlighting the importance of KYC services, digitization, and document warehousing solutions in improving customer service and operational efficiency. He also shares valuable insights on the evolving role of IVR technology, AI, and IT-enabled services in reshaping the industry, while addressing the impact of corruption and the need for workforce efficiency across the Central African market. Additionally, Rajesh reflects on the Indian business success in Africa, the economic dynamics of the continent, and the urgent need for leadership development to foster local empowerment.

Alcoholic Beverages Made in Uganda: Moses Mugisha Shares his Goals and Vision for Leading Distillers

June 17, 2022

Moses Mugisha discusses the impacts of the pandemic on the alcoholic beverages sector in Uganda and East Africa and shares the latest news related to the company, as well as his vision and future plans. With over 20 years’ experience in distilling and blending alcoholic beverages (gin, whiskey and ready to drink alcoholic beverages), Leading Distillers has emerged as one of the prominent companies in East Africa.

Exclusive Interview with Vimal Shah of Bidco Africa, the Leading FMCG Manufacturer in East Africa

September 23, 2021

Vimal Shah shares his assessment of the manufacturing sector in East Africa and discusses the recent changes and trends since COVID began. He also talks about his projects and vision for Bidco Africa, East Africa’s leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Started in 1985, Bidco has continuously grown over the years and his now present in many countries, including Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Uganda Packaging: An Exclusive Interview with Leading Entrepreneur Rajesh Chaplot of Graphic Systems

June 30, 2021

Indian entrepreneur Rajesh Chaplot gives an overview of Graphic Systems, the leading company in packaging, not only in Uganda but in East Africa. He also presents Crown Packaging, as well as construction company Fabrication Systems, BPO services company Cameo Techedge and warehousing company Manglam Africa. Rajesh Chaplot also shares his vision for the future and talks about his inspiration.

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