Boards do not hate auditors, but what they truly hate are surprises disguised as reports, issues that surface long after decisions have been made, risks have matured, and opportunities have been lost. In many organizations, audits are still perceived as backward-looking exercises focused on profiling compliance failures and pointing out what went wrong. This perception reduces the internal audit function to a reactive watchdog instead of positioning it as a strategic ally. To change this, audits must evolve. They must shift from merely highlighting historical gaps to providing forward-looking insights. Boards want to know not just what went wrong yesterday,…

As East Africa rapidly embraces digital transformation, the region is increasingly becoming a target for sophisticated cybercriminal networks. In particular, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda face growing cyber threats as businesses, government agencies, and service providers expand their digital footprints. This surge in digital adoption, while fueling innovation and economic growth, also expands the attack surface, exposing critical systems, applications, and data to serious risks. Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury; it is a strategic imperative. The cyber threat landscape in Uganda and the broader East African region is intensifying. Businesses are relying more on digital platforms to serve customers…

Course description: The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Training Program equips participants with the essential skills to detect, deter, and prevent fraud in various industries across all sectors of an organization. By completing this comprehensive course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of fraud investigation, ethical practices, legal frameworks, and the implementation of effective fraud prevention strategies. This certification not only boosts your career prospects but also enhances your marketability, job security, and earning potential. Upon completion, you will be prepared to confront fraud in both private and public sectors, develop professional investigative reports, and mentor others on the significance of…

Recently, I had a rare opportunity to engage with Church leaders from across the country at Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) during an on-campus leadership training. It was a room full of priests, nuns, and lay leaders, men and women deeply committed to mission, but also going through modern leadership challenges that Sunday sermons do not quite prepare one for. After the presentation, I received an email from one of the participants who said, “Mr. Strategy, why do some members avoid tough conversations?” A very good question. My response from my experience with public and private boards is not related in…

If your teams are disengaged, your meetings are performative, and your best people are quietly quitting, you don’t have a performance problem. You have a culture problem. And culture doesn’t change by writing values on the wall. It changes when leaders behave differently. At Summit Consulting, we do not do feel-good workshops. We run culture interventions, sharp, structured, and tied to your strategy. We show your leaders how to walk the talk, kill passive-aggressive habits, and build a culture of execution, trust, and accountability. Let’s audit your culture and design one that drives results. Book your Culture Transformation Session now. Contact us. 0782610333…

I served as Secretary to the Council at the Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda and had the privilege of working there. I served as Secretary to Council at the Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda and had the privilege of working closely with exceptional leaders on the Institute Council. One of the greatest opportunities the role gave me was access, real access, to boardrooms, directors, and live governance in action. Not theory, not policy. But how decisions are made, and how power works behind the glass walls. Years later, while supporting the Corporate Governance Awards, I saw something that…