Development financing: A critical pillar in the achievement of Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy
By Bob Twinomugisha The budget for this fiscal year was released at a critical point in Uganda's economic development journey as it prepares for the commencement of commercial oil production,…
DIAA2026: Africa’s Top Digital Innovation Awards Open for Global Nominations
HiPipo has officially opened nominations for the 13th Annual Digital Impact Awards Africa (#DIAA2026), inviting individuals, organisations, institutions and industry stakeholders from across Africa and around the world to nominate…
DTB Uganda, Universal Multipurpose Enterprise partner to enhance access to quality housing finance in Uganda
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) and Universal Multipurpose Enterprises Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to quality housing and property financing solutions for Ugandans. The…
Inside NCBA’s Solar Leasing Strategy to Make Homeownership Greener and More Affordable
NCBA Bank is betting that the future of homeownership in Kenya will be driven not only by mortgages, but also by clean energy. The bank has unveiled a Solar Leasing…
Bank of Uganda Governor Backs EACOP as Key Driver of Uganda’s Economic Outlook
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) today hosted a high-level delegation led by the Chief Justice of Uganda, Dr. Flavian Zeija, and the Governor of the Bank of Uganda,…
dfcu Launches Unsecured Funding Solution for Uganda’s Small Businesses
dfcu Bank has expanded its SME financing offering with the introduction of the dfcu Unsecured Maali Business Loan, a new working capital facility that provides eligible businesses with access to…
People, Women and Land Rights. Bridging the Gap Between Law and Reality for Women’s Land Rights in Uganda
By Sheila Catherine Abamu A familiar, heartbreaking scene plays out across Ugandan courts, local council offices, and family compounds every single week. A husband dies. Within days of his burial,…
NCBA profit climbs 12% to Kshs 12.4billion
NCBA Group Plc has posted a 12.2% increase in first-half profit as East Africa's economic recovery fueled lending and customer deposits, helping the regional lender offset a sharp increase in…
How Equity Online for Business is helping Ugandan businesses bank smarter
Equity Bank Uganda introduced Equity Online for Business, a next-generation platform designed to simplify financial management for enterprises of all sizes in April 2026. Immaculate Asiimwe, Head of payments and…
Stanbic Uganda launches payments system to ease trade with China
Stanbic Bank Uganda has become the first financial institution in the country to integrate with China’s Cross‑Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), enabling Ugandan businesses to make direct, faster, and lower‑risk…
