Uganda’s Young Population Could Power Economic Growth, but Only If Jobs and Skills Keep Up
Uganda’s youth population, about 73% under 3,0 presents a major demographic dividend if matched with investments in education, healthcare, skills and jobs; experts and officials warn that .without targeted funding...
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Uganda Grants Starlink License in Move Set to Shake Up Telecom Market
Uganda grants Starlink an operating licence, opening the door for satellite broadband to boost connectivity, intensify competition with MTN and Airtel, and help...
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Housing Finance Bank Launches Trust Savings Account to Give Customers Greater Value Through Higher Returns and Built-in Financial Protection
Housing Finance Bank launches the HFB Trust Savings Account in Uganda offering 7–10% interest (daily calculated, monthly compounded) plus embedded insurance (life cover...
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Ministry of Finance Launches New World Bank Group Partnership Framework to Support Uganda’s Growth Agenda
The Ministry of Finance launched a 10-year Country Partnership Framework with the World Bank Group to support Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy and NDP...
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Centenary Bank’s Beatrice Lugalambi Installed as 39th President of Rotary Club of Muyenga
Excerpt: Beatrice Lugalambi has been installed as the 39th President of the Rotary Club of Muyenga, with Centenary Bank praising her leadership, service,...
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Centenary Bank Champions Strategic Financing for SMEs at SWITCH Conference 2026
Centenary Bank champions strategic financing for Uganda's SMEs at SWITCH Conference 2026, urging a shift from traditional lending to tailored solutions that prioritize...
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Dr. Apollo Buregyeya: Engineering Africa’s Industrial Future Through Value Addition and Sustainable Development.
Dr. Apollo Buregyeya, a civil engineer, academic, entrepreneur and author, is driving Africa’s industrial transformation through value addition in construction materials and gemstones, sustainable infrastructure, and strengthened engineering education at...
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Housing Finance Bank Promotes Community Health Through Blood Donation
Housing Finance Bank, together with Universal M. Enterprises Affordable Housing and UBTS, collected 52 units of blood at its sixth annual donation drive...
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Dfcu Assets Grow to Shs3.7 Trillion as Profitability Strengthens, Shareholders Get Bigger Dividend
Dfcu Limited reported stronger 2025 results: assets rose 8% to Shs3.74 trillion, customer deposits grew 15% to Shs2.71 trillion, loans climbed 12% and...
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Uganda’s Young Population Could Power Economic Growth, but Only If Jobs and Skills Keep Up
Uganda’s youth population, about 73% under 3,0 presents a major demographic dividend if matched with investments in education, healthcare, skills and jobs; experts...
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MIIC and Afriventia Group Launch “Fintech Fridays Uganda” to Support Sustainable Sector Growth
Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) and Afriventia Group launched "Fintech Fridays Uganda" on July 10, 2026 — a recurring, output-focused forum connecting...
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Finance Minister Sets Reform-Driven Agenda Targeting $500bn Economy
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has unveiled a reform-driven agenda focused on fiscal discipline, domestic revenue mobilization, wealth creation, and Uganda’s push toward...
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Centenary Bank Launches Gonza Pay to Boost Digital Financial Inclusion in Uganda
Centenary Bank has launched Gonza Pay, an all-in-one digital wallet designed to simplify everyday transactions, expand digital financial inclusion, and support Uganda’s...
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Finance Minister Sets Reform-Driven Agenda Targeting $500bn Economy
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has unveiled a reform-driven agenda focused on fiscal...
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Centenary Bank Launches Gonza Pay to Boost Digital Financial Inclusion in Uganda
Centenary Bank has launched Gonza Pay, an all-in-one digital wallet designed to...
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Uganda Takes Centre Stage at Europe’s Biggest Coffee Event
Uganda has been selected as the official Portrait Country for the 2026...
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MIIC LAUNCHES STARTUP HATCH 1.0 BOOTCAMP TO ACCELERATE UGANDA’S NEXT GENERATION OF MARKET-READY VENTURES
The Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre (MIIC) has launched Startup Hatch 1.0,...
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Ministry of Finance Reveals How Uganda’s Borrowed Funds Have Been Invested Over the Last Decade
The Ministry of Finance reveals how Uganda invested USD 34.86B in borrowed funds over 10 years. 31.1% to transport, 19.3% to energy. Debt-to-GDP...
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Uganda Targets 10.2% Growth as Oil, Exports and Private Investment Drive Shs84.39 Trillion National Budget
Uganda unveiled Shs84.39 trillion National Budget for Financial Year 2026/27 targeting 10.2% growth. Oil production, exports ($18.04B), private investment & industrialization drive economic...
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Uganda Coffee Sector Boost: Shs700bn Solar Irrigation Project Approved by Parliament
Parliament approved Shs700 billion (EUR 168.9M) irrigation project for Uganda's coffee sector. 427 solar-powered systems across 126 districts will boost yields, combat climate...
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NSSF Smartlife Flexi Brings Smart Savings to Makindye Retailers
NSSF partners with NBL & MTN MoMo Uganda at GRIT programme to introduce Smartlife Flexi, a voluntary savings product for informal sector retailers...
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Bank of Uganda Introduces Over-the-Counter Cash Withdrawal Limits Starting 2027
Bank of Uganda announces new over-the-counter cash withdrawal limits effective January 1, 2027: UGX 50M daily (individuals), UGX 500M daily (corporate). Policy promotes...
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Housing Finance Bank Shapes Dialogue on Urban Housing at Gulu Property Investment Conference
Housing Finance Bank is transforming urban housing finance in Uganda's secondary cities with its innovative Zimba Mpola Mpola incremental housing loan at the...
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Absa to Acquire Standard Chartered Retail Business After BoU Approval
The Bank of Uganda has approved Absa Bank Uganda’s acquisition of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking business, marking a major shift in...
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Christine Musisi: Raising Transformational Leaders for Africa
For over three decades, Christine Musisi has worked at the highest levels of global development across Africa. Now she's raising transformational leaders for...
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