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Ibrahim Kiganda: Uganda’s Winning Barista Promoting Country’s Unique Coffee, Sets Eyes On World Barista Championship

Taddewo William Senyonyi April 17, 2025April 17, 20250

Ibrahim Kiganda (pictured above), Uganda’s National Barista Champion, emerged 2nd out of 22 competitors at the recently concluded Africa Barista Championship held in Tanzania during the 21st African Fine Coffees Association conference and exhibition. His win underscores Uganda's rising prominence in the coffee scene. Baristas are important in the coffee

Banking Interviews

2024 Impressive Results: dfcu Is Now Well Positioned To Grow, Impact Businesses & Communities – CEO Mudiwa

Taddewo William Senyonyi April 9, 20250

Charles Mudiwa, dfcu Bank CEO and Managing Director dfcu Limited has reported a stellar financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2024, with Profit After Tax surging by 157% to UGX 72 billion, up from UGX 28 billion in 2023. This significant growth resulted in earnings per share rising

Banking Entertainment Interviews

Get Ready for dfcu Jazz in the Pearl – Uganda’s Biggest Jazz Experience!

BusinessFocus Reporter April 7, 20250

Helena Mayanja, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at dfcu Bank For 6 decades, dfcu Bank has played a pivotal role in Uganda’s economic transformation, empowering businesses, individuals, and communities. Now, the bank is bringing its vision to life through dfcu Jazz in the Pearl, a world-class jazz concert happening

Agribusiness Banking Interviews

Q&A: dfcu Bank Unveils Flexible, Affordable and Tailored Agribusiness Solutions for Farmers & Value Chain Actors

Taddewo William Senyonyi April 3, 20250

The Chairperson of Gukwatamanzi Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Bokwe, Masindi showing off the tractor the group got through dfcu foundation linkages. Agriculture remains one of the eight priority sectors for dfcu Bank. Over the years, the financial institution has supported millions of farmers by offering flexible, affordable, and tailored financial products/services.

Banking Interviews

Leadership, Innovation & Women’s Empowerment: Kate Kiiza’s Journey Of Impact At dfcu Bank

BusinessFocus Reporter March 30, 20250

Kate K. Kiiza, dfcu bank’s Executive Director and Chief of Corporate and Institutional Banking Kate K. Kiiza has built a remarkable career in Uganda’s financial sector, driven by resilience, vision, and purpose. With over 18 years in finance, she has played a key role in dfcu Bank’s strategic growth, first

Agribusiness Interviews

Q&A: Kenneth Barigye Shares Tips On How Farmers Can Improve Coffee Quality, Fetch Premium Prices

Taddewo William Senyonyi March 25, 2025March 25, 20251

Kenneth Barigye, the Managing Director at Mountain Harvest SMC Ltd, has been marketing and promoting Uganda’s coffee. His company, Mountain Harvest, has won several quality awards Uganda’s coffee quality is ranked third best globally, according to beanpoet. The 2020 ranking was based on coffees from around the world harvested from

Banking Entrepreneurship Interviews

Interview: dfcu Bank Offers Expert Advice To Women Entrepreneurs On How To Mitigate Business Risks, Ensure Growth

BusinessFocus Reporter March 20, 20250

Hope Lorna Nakhayenze, the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at dfcu Bank dfcu Bank is a pioneer in empowering female-led businesses through its Women in Business (WiB) program, the dfcu Rising Woman initiative, and other tailored financial solutions. In celebration of International Women's Day 2025, themed 'Accelerate Action,' we sat down

Banking Interviews

Need Quick Cash? dfcu’s Mobi Loan Delivers In Minutes With Zero Paperwork – We Talk To An Expert On How It Works

BusinessFocus Reporter March 14, 20250

Gloria Kunihira Mujuni, Head of Retail Products at dfcu Bank To help customers access quick cash conveniently, dfcu Bank introduced the Mobi Loan, a fully game-changing digital solution designed to provide financial relief in urgent situations. We sat down with Gloria Kunihira Mujuni, Head of Retail Products at dfcu Bank,

Interviews

Combating Counterfeit Trade Remains Far-Fetched-Fred Muwema

BusinessFocus Reporter February 24, 2025February 24, 20250

Fred Muwema, the Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Network Despite numerous efforts aimed towards combating counterfeit trade in Uganda, tangible results remain far-fetched. This is majorly because of the limited manpower of the regulator and ignorance of the consumers. The Anti-Counterfeit Network is taking the lead and recently unveiled the Bleep

Banking Interviews

Stress Less With dfcu Loans: Inside dfcu Bank’s Unrivaled Financial Solutions For Both Individual Customers & Schools

BusinessFocus Reporter February 18, 20250

Shan Nakanjako, the Manager Transactional Products & Liabilities at dfcu Bank In a recent interview, Shan Nakanjako, the Manager Transactional Products & Liabilities at dfcu Bank, provided insights into the bank’s latest campaign, "Sala Stress with dfcu Loans." dfcu Bank, one of Uganda’s most trusted financial institutions, has built