Afreximbank Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Across Africa
At the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan,Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank, called for stronger trade finance capabilities and deeper collaboration among African financial institutions to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent. “Africa is richly endowed
Local Leaders Praise Stanbic Bank for Empowering Women
Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for its ongoing investment and inclusive banking agenda, which continues to empower women, youth, and farmers through affordable credit, digital inclusion, and community partnerships. The leaders made the remarks during the official opening of Stanbic’s newly relocated Moroto Branch,
dfcu Bank Strengthens Commitment to Women in Business at AWE Event
dfcu Bank joined MTN Uganda and partners at the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Accelerator Programme event; the HER Power Tee — held at Entebbe Golf Club, to celebrate progress in women’s economic empowerment and supplier diversity. The event marked a major milestone in Uganda’s journey toward inclusive business growth, spotlighting women entrepreneurs making
Uganda wins Prestigious Tourism Award at Swiss International Holiday Expo
In a major win for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Program, Uganda has, in her premier flagship appearance at the Swiss International Holiday Expo (SIHE), won the prestigious Swiss Tourism Excellence Award 2025 in the “Natural Paradise” category at a glamorous gala evening to mark the
aBi Finance, UIBFS launch Sustainable Finance Curriculum to boost Uganda’s financial sector
Uganda’s financial sector has been strengthened, after Tuesday’s launch of the Sustainable Finance Curriculum at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The Sustainable Finance Curriculum is the first comprehensive national framework designed to equip financial professionals, institutions, and stakeholders with the knowledge and practical tools required to integrate sustainability into Uganda’s financial
PM Nabbanja Directs Hamis to Expand Nakivubo Channel Culverts to Prevent Flooding
PM Nabbanja Directs Hamis to Expand Nakivubo Channel Culverts to Prevent Flooding Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has directed city businessman Hamis Kiggundu to create additional space for culverts in the Nakivubo Channel to improve water flow and prevent future flooding. The directive follows recent floods along the channel, which damaged
Ex-CEO Muleya Wins Shs 455M Case Against Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines has suffered a major legal blow after the Industrial Court ordered it to pay its former Chief Executive Officer, Cornwell Muleya, about Shs 455 million in compensation for what the court called an unlawful and unfair dismissal. In a scathing judgment, Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana ruled that the
Mpuuga, three Commissioners Secretly Receive Shs 400m each
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has alleged that Parliamentary Commissioners Solomon Silwany, Esther Afoyochan, Prossy Akampulira Mbabazi, and Mathias Mpuuga each received a second service award of Shs 400 million, in addition to an earlier payout. This comes after the controversial Shs 500 million service-to-holder
Over 18 Assailants Killed in foiled Attacks in Rwenzori Region
At least 19 assailants are confirmed to have been killed following a foiled attack on Canon Apollo Core Primary Teachers College (PTC) in Fort Portal City and other areas in western Uganda. In the early hours of November 1, 2025, coordinated attacks were carried out by armed assailants across multiple
Museveni Congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu on Re-election
President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and leader of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, on her re-election as President of Tanzania. According to the country’s electoral commission, President Samia secured 98% of the vote, nearly sweeping the 32 million ballots
