From call center to GM, climbing the corporate ladder - Steven Kirenga | It’s Never That Serious

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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Steven Kirenga, General Manager at Cente Tech, to uncover his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the top of Uganda’s tech industry. Steven started out working multiple small jobs during his S4 and S6 vacations, later joining the MTN call center. Through hard work, dedication, and the right mindset, he rose through the ranks at MTN Uganda, went on to work with the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U), and is now part of Centenary Bank’s tech leadership. He reveals the qualities, habits, and strategies that helped him climb the corporate ladder in Uganda’s competitive job market, offering practical career tips for young professionals and anyone looking to grow in their field. Beyond his professional success, we get to know Steven on a personal level, what he enjoys cooking(ish), his favorite movies and music, and his most controversial opinion: that gender roles should remain gender roles??? He also shares heartfelt advice to his younger self about the importance of being more present in life. We wrap up with a fun round of This or That and Soundtrack of My Life. Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are strictly for entertainment purposes. If you’ve ever wondered how to succeed in Uganda, how to grow your career, or how to climb the corporate ladder in Africa, this episode is packed with insights you can apply. #Uganda #CorporateLadder #CareerAdvice #Leadership #StevenKirenga #CenteTech #MTNUganda #NITAUganda #CentenaryBank #UgandanPodcast