Equity Bank successfully planted 30,118 trees in 2024 Equity Bank Uganda is taking bold steps to protecting the environment by driving access to clean and affordable energy solutions. And as climate change continues to impact communities across the country, Equity is demonstrating leadership by financing green solutions that not only
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Doreen Atuheire, the Head of Women in Business (WiB) Program at dfcu Bank In 2007, dfcu bank launched the Women in Business (WiB) Program, becoming Uganda’s first bank to offer a women-focused banking proposition. Over the years, the program has impacted over 70,000 women entrepreneurs. It has also given birth
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The Ministry of Finance has revealed that in April 2025, Uganda exported goods worth 3.999Trn with higher earnings in coffee, gold, cocoa beans cited as the key drivers of Uganda’s exports. The details are contained in the latest Performance of the Economy Monthly Report for May 2025 that was released
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Mumba Kalifungwa (R), Stanbic Bank Chief Executive shaking hands with Ronald Makata, bank's Chief Finance Officer, looking on is Tich Makonese, the Stanbic Head Bancassurance Uganda’s private sector confidence about business conditions reached its highest level in almost two years, as the headline Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for
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Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the Chairperson, Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission has today updated Ugandans and concerned stakeholders on the progress of the programme for election of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees, and other matters related to the implementation of the Roadmap for 2025-2026 General Elections. Addressing the press at
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I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow (right, front row) shares a photo moment with fellow stakeholders during the Insurance Industry Post-Budget Forum held last week at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. On Tuesday, June 17, the Insurance Training College (ITC) of Uganda hosted the Insurance Industry Post-Budget Forum, to analyze the Shs72.136
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By Gloria Ssuuna Namutebi – Senior Manager, Vehicle & Asset Finance, dfcu Bank In today’s economy, owning a productive asset; a vehicle, a motorcycle, or a piece of machinery, is more than a convenience. It’s a catalyst for financial independence, business growth, and generational wealth. At dfcu Bank, we understand
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Researchers around the world are exploring innovations and new technologies for fibers — in textiles, hygiene products and packaging. Cellulose-based textile materials can make the clothing sector more sustainable. Currently, cellulose-based textiles are mainly made from wood, but a study headed by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden
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Mr. Halfani R. Halfani, Board Chair for PURA (L), Ms. Lynda Biribwona, PAU Board Chairperson, (C), Mr. Muhammed S. Said, the Managing Director of ZPRA (R) shortly after the signing ceremony at Petroleum House, Entebbe. The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) today formalised a partnership with the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory
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Gloria Ssuuna Namutebi, the Senior Manager, Vehicle & Asset Finance at dfcu Bank In a major boost to Uganda’s vehicle financing landscape, dfcu Bank has teamed up with World Navi Company Limited, a trusted Japanese motor vehicle dealership, to launch a new Vehicle and Asset Financing solution. Officially announced on
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