Journey to the Boardroom (JTB) held its annual Grand Finale at the Sheraton Kampala where the winners were recognized and honoured with amazing awards .
During the black-tie event individual accomplishments of the 2025 cohort were honored and key developments in the organization’s mission to foster inclusive and diverse leadership were unveiled .
The Awards :
Ambassadors award went to Ms. Silvester Bwetabure , Founders Award, Ms. Tina Wamala and
The Founders Award 1st runner up was Mr. Samuel Jjuuko. Others are Founders Award 2 runner up Mr.Joseph Kigozi, Boardroom award winners – Fernandez Circle, Boardroom award 1st runner up – Chiefs Vanguard MultiChoice Award – Aliker .
Multichoice one of the major partners of the event offered Ug.Shs.5 million award and Ug.Shs .3 million award to the first and second runner is up of the 2025 JTB awards winners.
Over the past two years, JTB has been instrumental in preparing seasoned professionals for boardroom excellence. This year’s cohort comprised 35 participants, including 21 women, reflecting significant progress toward gender equality in corporate leadership.
The event featured distinguished guests who included Ms. Lisa Chesney, British High Commissioner to Uganda, as Guest of Honour.
Ms.Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda delivered the keynote address- sharing insights on leadership and corporate transformation.
Lisa Chesney( MBE), emphasized the transformative power of diversity in her and stated thus : “Boardrooms should be accessible to all professions. Companies with diverse boards are 43% more likely to achieve higher profits. Let your journey be a movement—toward just, inclusive, and visionary leadership.”
Ms. Sylvia Mulinge, said, empowering professionals with boardroom readiness is key to driving sustainable business growth. JTB’s work is transformative.
Janet Bugembe, JTB Founder, reflected on the cohort’s growth: “During our retreat, I watched these leaders lean into discomfort, challenge norms, and emerge ready to govern with integrity. Corporate governance isn’t about ticking boxes—it’s about stewardship. Tonight, we raise a generation equipped to shape Africa’s future boardrooms,”
Bugembe expressed her gratitude to the stakeholders and highlighted the program’s impact on shaping future leaders.
Award Categories: · Recognition Awards (1st & 2nd Runner-up) · The MultiChoice Award · Task a Corporation Icon Award New Initiatives: · Cohort III Applications:
JTB will open applications for its third cohort from April 28 to June 6, 2025.
· Magazine Launch: The second edition of the JTB magazine will be unveiled, featuring success stories and insights from the program.
About Journey to the Boardroom:
JTB is dedicated to maximizing the untapped talent pool of professionals and guiding them to navigate the boardroom space effectively. The program supports organizations in achieving sustainable growth through enhanced succession planning and fosters networking opportunities with experienced board members.
One of the key sponsors of the program is MultiChoice who offer their boardroom for the cohorts to go there and study.
