In our local language, we say “those who know, do not go around telling everyone how much they know.” A very principled and clearheaded man, Prof Joseph Kasumba Ssewanyana was a down to earth person who spoke through action. An accomplished academician and executive, he never allowed his achievements to go over his head. He was always calm, humble and a true servant of God. On 25th March 2020, Professor Joseph Ssewanyana went to be with the Lord. He was born on February 28, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Sarah Ssewanyana, and six children. And many relatives,…
Do shareholders play a role in the selection of board members?
Yes. The Board of directors must work in the interests of shareholders. For this to happen, shareholders have a final say in the board’s appointment. Board members provide oversight and strategic leadership to the business or entity on behalf of the owners. The issue is how are board members selected. Many boards have a nominations committee. Usually, this committee proposes candidates for board appointments which the shareholders elect from. For example, if one vacant board position is available, two or three names may be nominated for the shareholders to select from. The problem arises if any shareholder asks how the…
What do employees want? How winning companies are adopting
#covid19 has been an eye-opener. For one, it is demonstrating that maybe the government does not need all the employees to function effectively. And at the end of the day, health and safety. So, why is the government budget still low on healthcare? That aside, I have learned from my team and our clients that employees want the following: Better pay. Even if the pay is small, provide it on time! Flexible working hours Opportunity to develop skills Work that is challenging and aligned to personal interests Respect Work-life integration Better pay, and on time It is lockdown time and…
Insights for a new SME establishing a Board of Directors
Are you an SME considering good governance? The starting point is to set up a Board of Directors, regardless of your size. Research by top experts and thought leaders at Harvard and other leading universities say that companies that are well-governed consistently outperform those that are not. One of the qualities of effective governance is having in place a board of directors that provides the roles of oversight and going concerned over the business. As an SME intending to set up the board of directors for the first time, where and how do you start? Here are some questions to…
Wake up early and do house chores: Qualities of winning children Part 3
It means that you must wake up early at exactly 5:00 am and help your parents’ mop the house Fetch water and sweep the compound then you go to your study room if you have, at exactly 6:00 am, you get all your Textbooks and revise then at 6:30 am you cook food for your parents and wash your clothes at 7:00 am and make your time table. Then at 7:30 am you go to the kitchen and help your mother prepare the breakfast for your family then at 8:00 am clear the table after eating you go out in…
The #covid19UG cases raise to 52 in Uganda
Kampala 5th April 2020, coronavirus cases in Uganda have risen to 52. This was announced by the Ministry of Health following the testing of an additional 300 samples taken from people already under quarantine, of which four were found infected. The coronavirus health challenge in Uganda seems to be coming under control following the Minister of Education’s recent announcement of the tentative program for the reopening of schools on 27th April 2020. As an insider and privy to up-to-date status reports and timely briefing from the national Coronavirus task force, the announcement could be an indication that containment directives are…
