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A special moment for me! 📚✨ This week, I had the honour of making my first presentation of our book, ‘Managing Your Boss: The Power of Upward Leadership’, at the #VU10thGrad. This book is about mastering the art of managing relationships at work, understanding leadership dynamics, communicating effectively with those above us, and building careers with wisdom, confidence, and purpose. We wrote it because success at work is not just about how well you do your job, but also how well you understand people, navigate power, and manage relationships. This is more than a book; it is a conversation every professional, young graduate, and aspiring leader needs to have. The journey of Managing Your Boss has officially begun! Thank you @ReachDrMuganga for co-authoring this book and giving me a moment on your stage! Salute you Bro! @managingboss #ManagingYourBoss #UpwardLeadership #CareerGrowth #Leadership #AuthorLife

Proud moments. Bright futures. The future is here. #VU10thgrad @ReachDrMuganga @bbstvug @GalaxyFMUg @NBSBreakingNews

Proud moments. Bright futures. The future is here. #VU10thgrad @ReachDrMuganga @NBSBreakingNews @GalaxyFMUg @bbstvug

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Your loan just got heavier: What BoU’s rate hike means for you @BOU_Official yesterday raised its Central Bank Rate by 2.25 percentage points, from 9.75 percent to 12 percent. It is the highest level since 2017, and the effects will soon reach borrowers’ pockets. The decision came at an extraordinary meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee. The central bank is trying to stop the slide of the shilling, which has lost about 12 percent against the dollar this year, and to contain inflation driven by high global oil prices. Take a Kikuubo hardware trader with a Shs50 million, five-year loan used to stock cement and iron bars. If her bank passes on the full increase, raising her rate from 18 to 20.25 percent, her monthly repayment climbs from about Shs1.27 million to Shs1.33 million. That is Shs62,000 more every month, roughly the cost of a bag of cement and a jerrycan of fuel. Over the life of the loan, she will pay about Shs3.7 million more. She also pays more on the other side of her business. The iron bars she imports are priced in dollars, so the weaker shilling makes each consignment costlier. She now has two choices: raise prices for customers who are already tightening their belts, or accept thinner profits. For salaried workers, the pinch may come through salary loans, mortgages and overdrafts on variable rates. A teacher who planned to borrow to finish building her house may find the bank’s offer less friendly than it was last month. Anyone thinking of taking a new loan should expect stricter terms. The news is not all bad. Savers could earn more on fixed deposits and Treasury bills as returns rise. People who have been disciplined about saving may finally see their money work harder. Businesses were already holding back. A recent Bank of Uganda survey found that only 8.8 percent of firms applied for loans in the three months to September, half the share of the previous quarter. The central bank has also cut its growth forecast for 2026/27 to between 6 and 6.5 percent. Commercial lending rates, already at 17 to 19 percent, are expected to rise in the coming weeks. What borrowers should do now •Ask your bank whether your loan has a fixed or variable rate, and when any change will take effect. •Avoid dollar loans unless you earn in dollars. •Postpone expansion plans that are not urgent. •Chase customers who owe you money, and keep some cash in hand. The central bank says it stands ready to act again if inflation pressures persist. For now, the cost of money has gone up, and every borrower will feel it.

IT’S OFFICIAL! OUR BOOK IS HERE! We are delighted to announce the release of our book, “Managing Your Boss: The Power of Upward Leadership,” co-authored by Conan Daniel Businge and Prof. Lawrence Muganga. For too long, leadership has been discussed largely from the perspective of those at the top. But what about the people who must work with, influence, understand and deliver results under their bosses? In this insightful and practical book, we explore the psychology of managing upwards, navigating workplace power dynamics, building trust, communicating strategically and growing professionally without losing our authenticity. Managing your boss is not about manipulation. It is about understanding people, building productive relationships and learning to lead upwards. Whether we are young professionals, experienced managers, emerging leaders or entrepreneurs, we must recognise that success at work requires more than technical competence. It also demands emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and the ability to manage relationships effectively. Through practical insights into workplace realities, we challenge conventional thinking about leadership and encourage readers to take ownership of their professional growth, build stronger workplace relationships and become more intentional about their careers. We are excited to share this work with readers across Africa and around the world! 📖 Get your copy today! Discover African Books: africanbooks.com/ Here’s to better workplaces, stronger professional relationships and a new generation of leaders who understand the art of leading upwards! Let’s learn, grow and lead differently. ✍️ Authors: Conan Daniel Businge conanbusinge.com & Prof. Lawrence Muganga @ReachDrMuganga @VUKampala @NBSBreakingNews @newvisionwire @GalaxyFMUg @bbstvug @babatvuganda @ntvuganda @SamsonMKasumba @CanaryMugume @isaacBakashaba2 @CapitalFMUganda @JorynCarterVU

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