Inside Stanbic’s ‘Oli In Charge’ Campaign to Empower Ugandans with Affordable Financing
Stanbic Bank has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed Ugandans, helping them achieve their financial goals. The initiative is designed to broaden access to financial resources for individuals and businesses across the country. Israel Arinaitwe, Head of Personal Banking at
BoU Grants Finance Trust Bank Tier II Credit Institution Licence
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has granted a licence to Finance Trust Bank Limited to operate as a Tier II Credit Institution. The licence follows a decision by Finance Trust Bank’s Board of Directors to adopt a strategic shift aimed at repositioning the institution to better serve its core customer
KCB Bank Expands Access to Credit, Encouraging Intentional Financial Planning Among Salary Earners
As the year gathers pace, a growing number of Ugandans are recognizing that financial stability is rarely accidental. Instead, it is built through early planning, disciplined income management, and timely access to financial solutions that enable individuals to act when opportunities arise. For salary earners in particular, access to well-structured
Nedbank Seeks to Acquire 66% Stake in NCBA Group
NCBA Group PLC (NCBA)has announced that it has received a Strategic Investment Proposal and a Notice of Intention (NOI) from Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately 66 percent of its ordinary shares through a tender offer to existing shareholders. If completed, the transaction would see Nedbank acquire a controlling stake
Uganda’s Coffee Boom Powers Record Agricultural Exports as Sector Hits New Milestones
Uganda has started 2026 on a strong agricultural footing, with coffee once again emerging as the backbone of the country’s export growth after generating a record USD 2.2 billion in earnings in the 2024/2025 financial year. New figures released on Thursday by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda recognised as a Top Employer in 2026
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) group, is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. It joins six other countries in the CCBA footprint in this elite group. CCBA has also been certified as a Top
How to Build Wealth From Any Income Level – Stanbic Bank
As the month of January draws to a close to the end, Ugandans have been urged to prioritise saving if they are to achieve their aspirations and long-term financial goals. The call was made by Israel Arinaitwe, Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank Uganda. Arinaitwe emphasised the importance of
How Internet Shutdown offered Families Time to Bond
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced the suspension of internet services during the presidential and parliamentary elections, Gen Z collectively blinked in disbelief. It was as if someone had hit “pause” on the world, leaving us in a bizarre reality that felt ripped straight from The Walking Dead except our
Sudhir Loses Shs 40 Billion Case Against DFCU Bank
The High Court has thrown out Sudhir Ruparelia’s Shs40 billion case against DFCU Bank. In June 2024, Ruparelia, through Meera Investments Limited, dragged DFCU Bank to the Land Division of the High Court, accusing the bank of contempt of court for allegedly disobeying a judgment and decree issued on October
dfcu Bank Takes the Weight Off School Fees with New Nationwide Campaign
dfcu Bank has launched a nationwide Back-to-School campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education financing initiative designed to ease the financial pressure of school fees for parents and guardians, while strengthening cash flow and operational resilience for education institutions as the first school term begins. The reopening of
