Centenary Group taps Peter Kahiigi to lead its technology services arm

The centenary brand has for a while been known for banking services, with the largest customer base in Uganda.

However, rapid advances in digital technology are transforming the economic and financial landscape in Uganda.

To this end, the group has created a technology company called Centenary Technology Services Ltd (Cente-Tech).

Cente-Tech will play a key role in placing the Group subsidiary companies at the centre of customers' digital transformation and accelerate the Group’s digital agenda.

Peter Kahiigi has been appointed as Cente-Tech’s Chief Technology Officer.

He joins Dr. Grace Ssekakubo, a seasoned IT Specialist, at Cente-Tech’s helm.

Kahiigi bears decades of highly relevant experience to accelerate Centenary Group’s technology growth strategy.

He is expected to provide strategic leadership in the development of technologically innovative solutions for Cente-Tech’s clients.

Peter has previously worked in the Government of Uganda’s ICT Sector where he was heralded for the nation’s incredible progress in the digitisation effort.

Kahiigi was the cornerstone for the revival and expansion of the National fibre optic backbone, development & deepening of e-services.

The group’s executive chairperson, Prof. John Ddumba Ssentamu said the key driving factors for the establishment of the tech company was to respond to the changing business environment and the strategies adopted by competitors to take advantage of innovative disruptions.

"Centenary Technology Services will be a key enabler to the success of the group’s strategy as it will provide the technological infrastructure for service delivery that is very critical to the operations of the Group and its subsidiaries. We are confident that this incredibly talented and experienced team has significant potential to accelerate innovation and create value for our customers and shareholders," Professor Ddumba said.

Cente-Tech’s clients should expect nothing less than the broadest and most innovative technological solutions and services portfolio in this data era. //END