Just look at the CV of Jacob Kiplimo π€―
The Ugandan, who ran the third fastest ever marathon with 2:00:28 in London, has excelled on the track, grass and road πΊπ¬
Track β Olympic & world 10,000m bronze medallist + Commonwealth 5000m & 10,000m champion
Grass β Triple senior individual world cross country champion (nine individual/team medals to his name in both the juniors and the seniors)
Road βΒ A 2:00:28 marathon runner, world record-holder in the half marathon with 57:20, Chicago Marathon winner and a World Half Marathon champion
Kabajwara doesnβt just lead, she lives it
From tax consultant to history-making chairperson of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, Crystal Kabajwaraβs journey is defined by deliberate choices, steady progression, and a leadership style shaped by resilience, mentorship and purpose https://t.co/tAZvIG3rbD
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Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot #change their minds cannot change anything.
~ George Bernard Shaw
#Leadership#LeadFromTheHeart
In my first year at the helm of @AbsaUganda, Iβve spent far more time in conversation with business owners than I have reviewing reports and spreadsheets. Iβve sat with entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of a shifting market to listen to how they are tightening operations, rethinking strategy, and finding the resolve to keep moving forward.
Because thatβs where the real story of our economy lives.
Today we have reported strong financial results. But those numbers reflect something deeper. Trust. They reflect customers who continue to choose and trust us, with deposits growing steadily as more individuals and businesses build with us.
They reflect deliberate decisions around how we deployed capital, strengthened our balance sheet, and continued to support key sectors that drive Ugandaβs economy. They reflect a business that is adapting to how customers want to bank today, with growing adoption of digital payments and simpler, faster ways to transact.
And beyond that, they reflect impact. I am most proud of our βsocial capital.β Whether itβs keeping girls in school, driving financial literacy, or championing sustainability, we are proving that you can grow a business while growing as a force for good in the community.
I believe this is what growth looks like in Uganda today. Imperfect conditions, but progress in spite of them.
This year deepened my understanding of what it takes to sustain the growth. And that remains the focus: staying close to the real economy, strengthening trust, and enabling it to keep moving forward.
I thank our teams, our customers, regulators, and partners for being part of this journey.
The National Library has the largest publicly available collection of newspapers in #Uganda. Our newspaper collection dates back to pre-independence and is available for reference.