Robert Kabushenga
Robert Kabushenga | |
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 Robert Kabushenga | |
| Born | c. 1971 (age 54–55) Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice) |
| Occupations | Lawyer and corporate executive |
| Years active | Since 1995 |
| Title | Former chief executive officer of New Vision Group and incumbent board member KCB Bank Uganda Limited |
Robert Kabushenga is a Ugandan lawyer and corporate executive. He served as the managing director and chief executive officer of the Vision Group (New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited) from January 2007 to January 2021.[1] He has been a non-executive board member of KCB Bank Uganda Limited, since November 2021.[2]
Early life and education
Kabushenga was born to Geoffrey Sabiti Kabushenga in Uganda in 1971. He was raised by a single mother in Kampala, Uganda's capital city, in the 1970s and 1980s.[3]
He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree awarded by Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest public university. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, awarded by the Law Development Centre, in Kampala. In addition, he attended the American Academy of International Law, in Dallas, Texas, United States.[4]
Career
Early Career
Kabushenga worked as a legal and Administrative officer at the Monitor Publications Limited (Publishers of Daily Monitor).[5] He later served as board secretary, company secretary, and legal officer at the Vision Group from 2002 to 2005.[6] He was appointed executive director of the Uganda Media Centre and concurrently served as the government of Uganda's spokesperson.[7]
Vision Group (2007-2021)
On 1 January 2007, Kabushenga was appointed managing director and chief executive officer of the Vision Group, succeeding expatriate journalist William Pike.[1] During his 14-year tenure, the group expanded its portfolio by launching additional radio stations, television channels (including Bukedde TV), magazines, and digital platforms while transitioning toward greater commercial competitiveness as a listed company on the Uganda Securities Exchange. In January 2021, he announced his resignation, citing personal reasons and requesting early retirement. He oversaw a 90-day transition period before departing.[8] However, some contemporary reports described internal disagreements or board-level decisions around the time of his exit.[9]
He was succeeded by Don Wanyama, who had previously served as the senior presidential press secretary.[10] The Ugandan government is a major shareholder in this media house, whose shares of stock are listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange.[11]
Other roles
Kabushenga is an advocate of the High Court of Uganda and a member of the Uganda Law Society. He is a fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.[4] In November 2021, he was appointed a non-executive director of KCB Bank Uganda Limited.[12]
References
- 1 2 ACME Team (29 January 2021). "Vision Group CEO Robert Kabushenga resigns". African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ↑ Eagle Online Reporter (18 November 2021). "Robert Kabushenga appointed to KCB Board of Directors". Eagle Uganda Online. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ↑ Flash Uganda News (24 June 2020). "Biography of Robert Kabushenga". Flash Uganda News. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- 1 2 Aspen Institute (2020). "Profile of Robert Kabushenga, CEO of New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited, Kampala, Uganda". Aspen Institute. Washington, DC. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ↑ Agency, HICGI News (6 February 2023). "Who is Senior Citizen Robert Kabushenga?". HICGI News Agency. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ team, ACME (29 January 2021). "Vision Group CEO Robert Kabushenga resigns". African Centre for Media Excellence. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ Reporter, Express (29 January 2021). "Who is Robert Kabushenga: Full Biography of former Vision Group CEO". Daily Express. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ Independent, The (29 January 2021). "Kabushenga retires from New Vision". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ Kisakye, Frank (10 February 2021). "How New Vision power struggle triggered Kabushenga sacking". The Observer. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "Don Wanyama appointed Vision group CEO". Monitor. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ Manfred Tumusiime (13 March 2021). "Don Wanyama to replace Kabushenga as Vision Group CEO". Uganda Standard. Kampala, Uganda. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ↑ Reporter, NewVision (18 November 2021). "Business: Former Vision Group CEO appointed to KCB Board". New Vision. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
External links
- How New Vision power struggle triggered Kabushenga sacking As of 10 February 2021.