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Agric Ministry Asked To Renegotiate Shs717bn Loan, Remove Unnecessary Consumptive Items As Report Reveals Plans To Spend Shs15bn On Consultants, Shs14bn On Trainings & Shs9.8bn On Vehicles

BusinessFocus Reporter September 11, 20251

The loan will mainly benefit small livestock farmers in the cattle corridor Parliament has asked the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to renegotiate the US$204.8Million (UGX 717.195Bn) loan meant to boost cattle production in Uganda. This is after it was discovered that the Ministry had planned to

SME Owners Hit The Road To Growth With ‘Tukikube Ne I&M Bank Campaign’ Pickup Truck Offers

BusinessFocus Reporter September 11, 20250

Stella Akol, I&M Bank's Head of SME Banking (M), and Emmanuel Muyunga- Victoria Motors’ Deputy General Manager (L), handover one of the pickup trucks. Less than two months after it was rolled out, the Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign has already gathered significant momentum, attracting Small Medium Enterprises (SME) owners

Banking Entrepreneurship

Experts Demystify New Tax Reforms for SMEs

BusinessFocus Reporter September 9, 20250

Solomon Rukundo, a Tax Specialist from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development In a bid to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge needed to navigate Uganda’s evolving tax landscape, Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) hosted its September Masterclass, spotlighting the country’s newly introduced tax measures

Banking

Bankers, Financial Professionals Tipped On Teamwork & Wellness

BusinessFocus Reporter September 9, 20250

Bankers who participated in the Run/Walk in a group photo The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), last week officially launches the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala through the Bankers’ Run/Walk at the UBA Offices in Muyenga. This year’s theme

News Real Estate

Architects Propose Low-Cost Building Plans to Tackle Unsafe Constructions

BusinessFocus Reporter September 9, 20250

MP Racheal Magoola (L), Jacqueline Namayaja, USA President (C) and USA General Secretary Catherine Muyinda addressing journalists at the Bible Building, along Bombo Road, in Kampala. Photo by Ochola Odonga Dominic The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has unveiled a pioneering initiative to provide affordable, pre-approved building designs for low-income

Analysis & Opinions Banking

USSD – Simple But Powerful Amongst The Masses

BusinessFocus Reporter September 9, 20250

By Annette Kiconco, Chief Retail Banking Officer, dfcu Bank In November 2023, Tech Cabal, a leading ICT online news website, published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.” The article’s opening line read: “Despite the growth of many payment channels such as

Sports Focus

NCBA Junior Golf Series Tees Off Season 3 With Focus On Nurturing Next Generation Of Champions

BusinessFocus Reporter September 9, 20250

The NCBA Uganda Junior Golf Series has officially teed off its third season, bringing together young golfers from across the nation with a renewed promise to nurture the next generation of champions. The series, now a key fixture on Uganda’s junior sports calendar, aims to cultivate talent among children aged

News

Ground-Breaking Survey On How Organizations In Uganda Are Integrating ESG Practices Launched

BusinessFocus Reporter September 9, 20250

Paul Mwirigi Muriungi (Left) and Ernest Ssekisonge (Right) Shake Hands After Signing Off the Survey Tool Kasi Insight, Africa's leading Decision Intelligence Platform operating across 21+ of the continent's most dynamic markets, in partnership with Capital One Group (COG EA Ltd), a strategic marketing communications agency providing services in PR,

News

EC Warns Candidates Against Bribery, Urges Stakeholders To Strictly Follow The Law

BusinessFocus Reporter September 9, 2025September 11, 20250

EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama The Electoral Commission has urged all stakeholders to strictly adhere to the law as Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections. The call was made by EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama on Tuesday as he provided a comprehensive update on the ongoing nomination processes

News

EC Opens 3-Day Nominations Exercise For City & Municipal Leaders

BusinessFocus Reporter September 8, 2025September 8, 20250

EC spokesperson, Julius Mucunguzi The Electoral Commission (EC) has today kicked off the nomination of candidates aspiring for leadership positions at the municipal and city division levels, a critical step in Uganda’s journey toward the 2025/26 general elections. The three-day exercise runs until Wednesday, September 10, 2025. According to the