EAC Banks Challenged to Finance Skills, Markets to Drive Industrial Growth
dfcu Bank has called on commercial banks, regulators, and central banks across East Africa to build a fully integrated financial ecosystem that can unlock capital at scale, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and facilitate seamless cross-border trade. Speaking at the annual Regional Industrialisation Conference, convened by the Private Sector Foundation (PSFU), at Serena
How to finance Uganda’s climate, energy, and development efforts?
By Joy Nabulo Uganda, like other developing countries, is one of the lowest emitting countries accounting for less than 0.1% of the global emissions (UNDP, 2020) yet very susceptible to the impacts of climate change Development can no longer wait and the window for climate action is closing . The
Stanbic expands access to unsecured loans with revamped ‘Oli in Charge’ campaign
Stanbic Bank Uganda has expanded access to unsecured loans under a revamped ‘Oli in Charge’ campaign, positioning the initiative to support families preparing for the third school term, entrepreneurs seeking business capital, and farmers investing in production as the country enters the final quarter of the year. This initiative comes as Stanbic
Financing the Future Young People Envision
By Elizabeth Kulume On 12 August, Uganda joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day. This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” recognises that although young people live in very different circumstances, they share fundamental aspirations: dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation and a sustainable future. For Uganda, these
Over 500,000 firms collecting Ugandans’ data illegally
More than 500,000 firms and organisations are collecting personal data from Ugandans illegally, raising concerns over the safety of people’s national identification details, contacts and other sensitive information. The Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) says only about 14,000 organisations are registered to collect and process personal data, meaning hundreds of
Uganda to Turn Coffee, Cocoa Farms into Tourism Attractions
Uganda is set to integrate coffee and cocoa production into the country’s tourism offering, with pilot agricultural tourism experiences expected to begin in farming regions next year. The initiative is aimed at using Uganda’s globally recognised agricultural products to attract tourists while creating additional income opportunities for farmers and strengthening
Government, Heifer Renew Commitment to Transform Uganda’s Agriculture
The government and Heifer International have renewed their commitment to working together to transform Uganda’s agriculture from predominantly subsistence production into a modern, commercially oriented and climate-resilient sector. The commitment was reaffirmed during the Heifer International Uganda Signature Programme Forum 2026, where government officials and agricultural stakeholders called for stronger
Court orders Bitature to pay Finicon Shs 1.9bn over consultancy fees
The High Court has ordered businessman Patrick Bitature to pay Finicon (U) Limited Shs 1.9 billion for consultancy services provided for two construction projects in Kampala. The court found that Finicon performed its obligations under contracts entered into with Bitature in 2012, but was not fully paid for the services
INTERPOL file and Corruption: Kasingye, Magogo trade barbs over Ugandan football
A public feud has erupted between former Uganda Police Force spokesperson Asan Kasingye and Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president Moses Magogo over the state of Ugandan football and the marketing of local players. The disagreement followed reports that Vipers SC had sold midfielder Allan Okello for Shs 4.4
Museveni grants Alex Mukulu official burial
President Yoweri Museveni has granted veteran Ugandan playwright and actor Alex Edward Kabangala Mukulu an official burial, marking state recognition of his contribution to Uganda’s theatre and arts industry. The decision was announced by Milly Babalanda, the Minister for the Presidency, following the death of Mukulu on August 15 at
