By Alli Faiza Across Africa, young women and men are tilling soil with one hand and carrying other responsibilities on the other hand. In local markets, some are turning baskets of produce into budding agribusinesses that feed families and spark local economies. These young farmers rooted in their fields and
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The residents of Rupa sub County in Moroto district Poverty rates in Karamoja continue to rise despite interventions by the government and development partners to enable it to catch up with other regions. Actors like the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and others have long believed that by combating poverty
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Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank The monthly headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded an upward trend, but input prices for the private sector companies continued to rise as the September reading of 54.0 was an improvement on the 53.3 posted for August. Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in
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A FINCA Uganda staff helping a client open an account with DFA Tablet Digital banking has become an integral part of Uganda’s financial landscape. From mobile apps and USSD codes to agent banking networks and internet platforms, nearly every commercial bank now offers a suite of digital services aimed at
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By Virginia Ssemakula Climate change is one of the significant crises facing the world today and developing nations such as Uganda face a critical challenge in combating related effects despite its relatively low contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recent reports indicate that Uganda faces potential annual economic losses
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A customer signs a contract Uganda’s bancassurance sector is undergoing a clear transformation, marked by accelerating adoption, stronger product-market fit, and growing recognition of insurance as a key component of both personal and institutional financial planning. Recent performance data underscores this shift, with several institutions reporting strong year-on-year growth across
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By Christopher Burke Uganda’s urban population is rapidly expanding and nowhere is this more visible than in Kampala. The capital city has experienced significant growth in informal settlements over the past two decades, driven largely by young people migrating in search of employment and affordable housing. Today, an estimated 60
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Many households in Uganda are finding new ways to manage limited income in the face of rising costs. Whether it is a teacher, a boda boda rider, a market vendor, a bank teller, a cleaner, or a student, the daily routine involves careful decision-making on how to stretch small amounts
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By Michael Jjingo There is that mantra, “success comes at a price”, but no one warns you that the price tag often reads “pain.” From the sweat-drenched gym floors to the high-pressure boardrooms, resilience is built not in moments of comfort but in moments when the body or business feels
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By Dr Susan Akello As Uganda continues to improve its public healthcare delivery systems, District Health Officers (DHOs) remain central to ensuring that government-provided medicines are properly managed, equitably distributed, and protected from misuse. While the National Medical Stores (NMS) handles delivery logistics through its Last-Mile Delivery system, the DHO’s
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