The list of women profiled in Ugandan Women Business Executives includes a diverse range of women making waves in both the public and private sectors. From the powerful Zari Hassan to the impactful Jennifer Musisi, Allen Kagina, and Agnes Konde, this is a list you can’t ignore.
For many of these women, this marks the first time they’ve been recognized as top business executives in Uganda—and they absolutely deserve it.
We’re talking about social entrepreneurs, heads of foundations, leaders in corporate sustainability, government officials, and elected leaders. These women are more than just successful—they’re at the forefront of driving the kind of change the world urgently needs.
Our team dug deep, pulling insights from places like Wikipedia and evaluating the impact of their roles on society. After all that research, we’ve compiled this list of Uganda’s Top 32 Women in Business Executives for 2024—no particular order here, just 32 women leading the way in business across Uganda.
Here’s the list:
- Lilly Ajarova
- Jacqueline Asiimwe
- Gudula Naiga Basaza
- Hope Ekudu
- Zari Hassan
- Immaculate Irumba
- Anne Juuko
- Peninah Kabenge
- Allen Kagina
- Karitas Karisimbi
- Barbara Kasekende
- Dorothy Kisaka
- Agnes Konde
- Mariam Luyombo
- Florence Mawejje
- Jamila Mayanja
- Edigold Monday
- Annet Nakawunde Mulindwa
- Jennifer Musisi
- Julianne Mweheire
- Proscovia Nabbanja
- Nalwoga Cerinah Kasirye
- Evelyn Namara
- Agnes Namyalo
- Marie Solome Nassiwa
- Specioza Kimera Ndagire
- Susan Nsibirwa
- Florence Nsubuga
- Josephine Okot
- Sylvia Jagwe Owachi
- Rowena Turinawe
- Josephine Wapakabulo
Spotlights on a Few of These Remarkable Women:
Lilly Ajarova
A conservationist and tourism expert, Lilly Ajarova heads the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), the government agency responsible for promoting Uganda as a top travel destination. She’s been leading UTB since January 2019.
Zari Hassan
Known as “Zari the Boss Lady,” Zari is a socialite, musician, actress, and businesswoman based in South Africa. She’s the CEO of Brooklyn City College (BCC), which she co-founded with her late husband Ivan Ssemwanga. With campuses spread across South Africa, BCC offers a diverse and progressive education to many students.
Allen Kagina
Allen Kagina is the Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), a position she’s held since 2015. Before that, she served as the Commissioner General of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for over a decade, cementing her as a key player in Uganda’s corporate world.
Dorothy Kisaka
A lawyer and corporate executive, Dorothy Kisaka made history as the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in 2020. However, her tenure came to an unexpected end in September 2024 after a tragic incident involving a garbage landfill in Kampala. The report of her negligence led to her dismissal, though her contributions remain a significant part of KCCA’s history.
Anne Juuko
Anne Juuko is a high-flying investment banker, recently appointed Regional Head of Global Markets for Standard Bank Group in Eastern Africa. With a work station in Nairobi, Kenya, Anne’s leadership covers a wide range of countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. Before her new role, she was the CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda, Uganda’s largest commercial bank.
