This event has brought together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, academia, researchers, and students to discuss and showcase research that can practically transform Uganda’s financial sector. The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the School of Business, Makerere University, is co-hosting its inaugural Research Conference under
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Officials from Java House unveiling their branch in Rubaga Java House, has marked a major milestone with the opening of its 100th store in Rubaga, Kampala. This achievement underscores Java House’s journey from a single coffee shop in Nairobi in 1999 to becoming a household name across Kenya, Uganda, and
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A group photo of Equity bank team in Arua Equity Bank Uganda on Thursday continued its Tupange Business Ne Equity nation-wide series in Arua, still under the same theme: “Financing Integrated Value Chains and SME Growth.” The event brought together small and medium business owners, community leaders, and partners to
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Arthur Kintu, Head of Bancassurance at dfcu Bank Bancassurance — the collaboration between banks and insurance companies to offer insurance products — has steadily gained ground in Uganda since its introduction in 2017. According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority, Bancassurance premiums grew by 25.4% in 2024, rising from UGX 179
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Marabous storks and other scavenging birds hunting for fish around cage fish farms of Lake Victoria. Credit: Wambi Michael A dark storm clouds the future of aquaculture following growing scientific evidence that cage fish farming is negatively impacting native fish stocks in Lake Victoria. Cage culture is an open system
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Government representatives and Itracom Fertilizers Uganda -SMC Ltd officials after signing the agreement In a significant step toward transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector, Itracom Fertilizers Uganda -SMC Ltd, led by Mr. Adrian Ntigacika, has signed an agreement to establish a state-of-the-art organic fertilizer factory in Kampiringisa (located in Mpigi), Uganda. The
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Patrick Mweheire concludes successful five-year term as RCE East Africa, while Francis Karuhanga is appointed RCE for South & Central Africa Standard Bank Group has announced two significant leadership transitions involving distinguished Ugandan executives, underlining the Group’s continued confidence in Ugandan talent and its commitment to strengthening its Pan-African leadership
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Isaac Birigwa, Head of Cards and Payments at dfcu Bank dfcu Bank has revamped its *USSD 240# platform, making banking easier, faster, and more inclusive for Ugandans. With no need for smartphones, internet, or airtime, customers can check balances, transfer money, pay bills, buy airtime, apply for loans, and manage
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Participants at the CoCoDev sustainability training in Mbale As Uganda’s coffee and cocoa exports surge, sustainable production, value addition and access to premium markets, remain key priorities to increase competitiveness and farmer earnings. One way to achieve this is to increase the amount of sustainable and certified Ugandan coffee and
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Claver Serumaga, Executive Director, Commercial – Equity Bank In the bustling city of Mbale, Uganda, the TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank event brought together entrepreneurs, dreamers, and innovators under the warm glow of a shared vision: to unlock the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Speaker after speaker –
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