MTN's Women In Business Awards honours Uganda women leaders
Late last week saw MTN's Women In Business Awards highlight and honour women leaders in Uganda who are making a difference through innovation and inspiration in their respective industry sectors.
"As we celebrate these Ugandan women, our hope is that many other Ugandan woman will be inspired to achieve greatness with the knowledge that greatness can be achieved no matter the circumstances," said MTN Uganda's CEO, Mazen Mroué.
The panel of judges was made up of some distinguished members of the business community and key stakeholders who included Mr. Charles Mbire, Chairman MTN Uganda, Dr. Maggie Kigozi, Member of the Board of Directors Crown Beverages Limited, Dr. Gudula Basaza, Chairperson Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Limited (UWEAL), Mr. Amos Wekesa, Founder and Managing Director Great Lakes Safaris and Mrs. Josephine Kabaga Magulu, Head Private Banking Stanbic Bank.
Winners
- CEO of the Year: Jennifer Mwijukye - Unifreight Uganda
- Business Woman of the Year: Josephine Okot - Victoria Seeds
- Science and Technology Award of the Year: Dr. Elizabeth Zikusoka Kalema - Wildlife Conservationist
- Public Sector Excellence Award of the Year: Rebecca Kadaga - Speaker Parliament of Uganda
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Christine Amperie - MafutaGo App Developer
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Angelina Wapakhabulo
