AAR Medical Insurance kicked of the 40 Year Anniversary Celebrations with a glamorous internal launch party at the company’s office premises. Staff members donned Monochrome-themed outfits symbolizing the unity and strength that has led us through four incredible decades from an air evacuation firm into a household name in health insurance.
The event was hosted by our PR, Marketing & Communications Officer, Leilah Kamulegeya, alongside Business Development Manager - Corporate, Sseruwagi Romeo. The two set the tone for a truly memorable evening. Leilah, in her opening remarks, took the team on a heartfelt journey through AAR’s history, reflecting on the humble beginnings and how dedication and perseverance have paved the way for the brand we are today. Leilah described this growth as nothing short of a blessing, urging all staff to remain committed to pushing AAR to even greater heights. She expressed deep gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this success, reminding us that it’s the team work, that has made the dream work.
We were honored to have Francis Emojong, Councilor of Bugolobi, join us in the celebrations. He congratulated AAR Medical Insurance on 40 years of excellence, acknowledging the profound impact we’ve had on Uganda’s medical insurance landscape. Francis highlighted the challenges of healthcare access in the country whilst praising AAR Medical Insurance for enabling people to rise above those challenges, thereby establishing ourselves as a leader in the industry.
While reflecting on AAR’s remarkable journey, our Chief Operations Officer, Mohammad Ssebaale acknowledged the challenges that AAR has faced in an ever-evolving world, noting that the resilience of the AAR team that has seen us through every hurdle. Muhammad expressed deep gratitude for the dedication and hard work of each team member and affirmed that the future is filled with even more exciting opportunities. He concluded by acknowledging that each staff member plays an integral role in AAR’s story.
A key highlight of the evening was the official launch of the “AAR at 40 Manifesto” presented by our Managing Director - Christine Nassuna who also reflected on how far AAR has come, crediting the success to the unwavering dedication of the team. She said that AAR’s foundation is built on trust, quality care, and putting the customer first. Christine emphasized that while 40 years is an incredible achievement, it’s just the beginning, urging every member of staff to keep pushing the boundaries, exceeding expectations, and living by AAR’s core values: Agile, Reliable, Innovative, Strategic & Excellence (ARISE). Christine received an award for her outstanding leadership and contribution to AAR’s success. Recently named one of the top 100 CEOs by CEO Magazine, she continues to inspire us all. She is also the only female Managing Director in Uganda’s health insurance industry.
