The Bank of Uganda has been locked in a heated debate with Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) over new financial regulations. But according to the central bank, these rules are meant to expand financial inclusion and help ordinary Ugandans build stronger credit histories. David Kalyango, the Executive Director of Supervision
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The outreach was held at Kirinya Church of Uganda Primary School in Bweyogerere Division, at Namakomo Village in Mukono, and at Kikyenkye Health Centre III in Ibanda In a powerful display of purpose and partnership, dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda delivered free, lifesaving medical services to more than 1,600 people
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Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning & Economic Development (C), presents the Excel Award to the Nile Breweries Limited team: Eunice Muheirwe (R), Head of Finance; Njuki Emmanuel (2R), Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs; and Doreen Flavia Nakisozi (2L), Tax Manager, during the 2025 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Taxpayers
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Total's oil drilling rig at work in Buliisa The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), which has been taking place in Brazil, came to an end on early Saturday, after two weeks of negotiations about curbing global warming. While climate activists return to their countries disappointed, Uganda and other emerging oil
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A delegation of the South Sudan Revenue Authority senior management team together with the leadership of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) launched the South Sudan Electronic Cargo Tracking System Tax bodies from Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to jointly enforce the new digital permits across their borders. The electronic permit
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Officials from Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) and their partners The Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) have received the highest number of entries ever, from top brands and agencies, ahead of the 5th anniversary of the annual awards gala, slated for December 11, at Kampala Serena Hotel. This year presents
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Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere In a move to confront a painful history of child abuse in Catholic institutions, the Archdiocese of Kampala has launched a binding Child Safeguarding Policy. The new policy, unveiled by Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere at Pope Paul Memorial Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, sets uniform protection standards across all
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Foodstuffs in a Kampala Market/Courtesy photo Researchers have identified significant food loss and wastage in Kampala’s fresh food markets, which they say could be reduced through the enforcement of simple quality controls by city authorities. A survey conducted by the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) at Makerere University, in collaboration
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Michael Mugabi, MD of Housing Finance Bank(Center), Bosco Bainamazima, BOU (3rd from right), Nansana Town Clerk, Tandeka Festo and other HFB officials cut cake during the opening of the new branch in Nansana Housing Finance Bank officially launched its newest branch in Nansana, marking a major milestone in its strategic
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Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director at PAU addressing the media about the Authority’s 10 years of existence The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has revealed that since the discovery of oil wells in Uganda in 2006, over US$11.11Bn (UGX40.112Trn) has so far been invested in the oil and gas sector. 20
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