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Alpha Asset Managers Bolsters Leadership with Veteran Team, Emphasizing Compliance and Operational Excellence

Kampala, Uganda – February 1, 2026 – Alpha Asset Managers today highlighted its seasoned leadership team, bringing together decades of experience in African fixed income, private credit, commercial banking, and financial management. The team’s collective expertise underscores the firm’s commitment to integrity, client focus, and operational excellence as it expands its footprint in the East African investment landscape.

The leadership roster includes Robert Katuntu (CIO), a CFA Charter holder with over 30 years in African fixed income and private credit; Joseph Bagabo (COO), with 30+ years in commercial banking, overseeing fund operations and compliance; Joshua Karamagi (CFO), also a CFA Charter holder with 25+ years in financial management; John Walala (Head of Investor Relations), boasting 30+ years in financial and corporate management; and Collins Ninsiima (Compliance Officer), a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, ensuring robust regulatory adherence.

“Our team’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the local and regional markets are fundamental to our ability to deliver on our promise of ‘Growth with Discipline’,” commented Joseph Bagabo, COO. “We are building an organization where robust governance, transparent reporting, and unwavering compliance are not just ideals, but daily practices embedded in our operations.”

Alpha Asset Managers’ focus on a compliance-first approach, strong UX, and secure investor portals, as outlined in their website principles, reinforces their dedication to building trust and providing a seamless experience for professional and institutional investors. The firm’s fund strategies, including credit, money market, and hybrid funds, are designed with stringent risk management and transparent reporting in mind, leveraging strong banking and telco partnerships for efficient collections and impactful capital deployment across Uganda’s real economy.