Liquid Telecom taps former Microsoft, Oracle exec for top Uganda post

Liquid Telecom, has appointed Dennis Keko Kahindi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Liquid Telecom Uganda, effective March 2019. Dennis brings more than 15 years experience to this new role, having previously worked in senior executive roles at Oracle and Microsoft in Rwanda and Uganda.

Kahindi possesses senior management and operational leadership skills, gained across diverse communications and other organisations and will superintend the accelerating Liquid Telecom’s growth and market penetration in this important region.

“Dennis is the ideal person to lead Liquid Telecom Uganda on its next phase of growth,” said Adil El Youssefi CEO, East Africa Region, Liquid Telecom. “His talent, vision and insight will help cement recent customer successes, create new customer relationships, and build on the company’s reputation for communications innovation. Attracting a business leader of this calibre to lead Liquid Telecom Uganda is a testament to the company’s reputation in this important market.”

Dennis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Makerere University, an MBA from the United States International University in Nairobi and a qualification in Business School and Business Strategy and Financial Acumen from the INSEAD Business School of the World.

“I look forward to working closely with customers in Uganda to help them achieve their digital transformation ambitions,” said Dennis. “Liquid Telecom has an enviable track record of helping customers innovate, embrace change and drive agility. Together with our partners, we will help them build on their success while ensuring they continue to receive and exceptional and rewarding service experience.”