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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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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The surge in July 2025 was partly driven by the arrival of delegations for CHAN 2024 Entebbe International Airport handled 230,577 passengers in July 2025, the highest monthly traffic in the airport's history, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed. This included 119,127 arriving and 111,450 departing passengers, averaging 7,437
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Saleh Naminya (pictured above), the Managing Director of Casa Uganda Safaris & Lodges, has wowed budding entrepreneurs through an inspiring talk at ‘TUPANGE’ Business forum organized by Equity Bank in Mbale. Naminya shared his journey from being a retired teacher to a successful tourism entrepreneur. During his presentation, Naminya highlighted
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Coffee prices are rising again Coffee prices in Uganda and internationally are experiencing a rebound, particularly for Robusta beans, after a period of decline driven by increased global production and favorable weather conditions. In the previous two months, coffee prices for Robusta had fallen to as low as Shs9000 for
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Aviation experts in a group photo at the Aviation Weather Information Workshop held at Imperial Golf View Hotel – Entebbe, on 14th-15th August 2025. The Ministry of Water and Environment’s Department of Meteorological Services, has urged aviation stakeholders to leverage technology, enhance early warning systems and strengthen collaborations in order
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Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, Chairperson, Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission has adjusted dates on the Roadmap for the 2025-2026 General Elections. Adjustment of the Period for Nomination of Candidates for Local Government Councils Elections, 2025/2026 According to Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, Chairperson, Electoral Commission, the EC has adjusted the dates
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Richard Byarugaba, the Executive Director for Finance at BoU The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has revealed that financial institutions have cumulatively disbursed Shs1.23 trillion under the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) since 2009. The revelation was made by Richard Byarugaba, the Executive Director for Finance at BoU while representing the Deputy
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Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda (Left) and William Ruto of Kenya (Right) after signing the cooperation agreements Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and William Ruto of Kenya have signed new bilateral agreements, elevating the total number of trade and cooperation agreements between the two nations to 25. The
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Annette Kiconco (Right), Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank, receives a certificate of appreciation from Rt. Hon Baroness Sandip Verma, Founder of The Global Influence Club, the organizer of the event. dfcu bank is the main sponsor of the Breaking Barriers to Trade 2025 Conference dfcu Bank has reaffirmed
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