Centenary Bank and Bees and Trees Uganda launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement initiative, aimed at restoring degraded land, promoting environmental conservation, improving livelihoods, and strengthening financial inclusion. The initiative aims to tackle the challenges of environmental degradation and rural poverty by blending tree planting, coffee farming and beekeeping as a pathway to restoring degraded land while creating new income opportunities for rural households. The partnership that was officially launched in Wokukiri village, Mbale district is bringing together farmers, women’s groups, youth leaders, local officials and bank staff to participate in tree planting, financial education and hands-on…
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Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage can have network connectivity through Starlink, which is the world’s largest 4G connectivity provider (by geographic reach). The satellite-to-mobile service will begin in 2026 with data for select applications and text messaging. This agreement also includes support for Starlink’s first broadband Direct to Cell system, with next-generation satellites that will be capable of providing high-speed connectivity to smartphones with 20x improved data speed. The…
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Centenary Bank has donated 10 computers to Our Lady of Consolata-Kisubi Hospital in a move aimed at strengthening digital health systems, improving patient record management and enhancing the overall quality of healthcare service delivery at the facility. The computers were officially handed over by the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, Mr. Fabian Kasi at the hospital premises and witnessed by the management and staff of Kisubi Hospital, representatives from Centenary Bank and other invited guests. Speaking at the handover, Mr. Kasi reaffirmed Centenary Bank’s commitment to supporting communities through targeted investments that address real societal needs particularly in health, education…
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Uganda’s business and leadership elite convened on Sunday, December 14th, afternoon for an intimate and highly curated Johnnie Walker Blue Club experience, hosted by renowned businessman and philanthropist Bob Kabonero at his private residence in Kololo. Synonymous with prestige and refinement, the Johnnie Walker Blue Club is an invitation-only platform that brings together distinguished leaders to connect, converse, and celebrate excellence over the world’s most exceptional Scotch whisky. Sunday’s gathering marked the final Blue Club experience of the year, offering members a fitting close to 2025. An Invitation-Only Gathering of Influence The guest list reflected the stature of the occasion….
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I&M Bank has introduced IMBRISK, a transactional solution that enables customers (new and existing) to deposit, withdraw, and transfer funds across I&M Bank branches in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. With this solution, customers can now seamlessly manage their funds and make transactions at any I&M Bank branch in the region, beyond the country where their account is domiciled. With the East African Community (EAC) borders open to member citizens for visa-free travel and movement, IMBRISK now gives customers the freedom to access their finances seamlessly while conducting business or traveling anywhere in the region. IMBRISK aims to address the…
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For ten years, the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) has steadily established itself as one of Uganda’s most effective youth development initiatives. Designed to strengthen practical skills, encourage innovation and stimulate enterprise at school level, the programme has become a reference point for how corporate partnerships can contribute to national progress. On 11 December 2025, during the 5th Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) ceremony held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, NSC received two major awards at the event organised by Evolve Group Africa. NSC won the Best Use of Sustainability Award and the Best Not-for-Profit/Social Good Campaign Award. This recognition…
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Mobile money is the backbone of Uganda’s everyday economy. With over 30 million registered accounts and trillions of shillings transacted every month, mobile money powers how Ugandans pay, trade, and support one another. Much of this activity peaks on weekends. Across the country, Saturdays and Sundays record some of the highest transaction volumes, driven by market days, travel, social functions, remittances, and informal trade. For mobile money agents in taxi parks, trading centres, and neighbourhood kiosks, weekends are often the most profitable days of the week. Yet they have also been the most frustrating. When demand is highest, access to…
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dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, has crowned the winners of the Season 7 dfcu Rising Woman Awards 2025, recognising outstanding women entrepreneurs whose innovation, resilience, and leadership are driving economic transformation across Uganda. The national awards gala, held at dfcu Bank headquarters in Nakasero, brought together women entrepreneurs from across the country, alongside industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners, reinforcing a shared commitment to women’s economic empowerment. Winners Overall winner Melanie Joyce Nabukwasi received a UGX 15 million cash prize. She was followed by Lillian Doreen Najjemba of The Kitchen as first runner-up, taking UGX 10 million,…
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Uganda’s agricultural sector once again took centre stage as the dfcu Bank–Vision Group Best Farmers Awards 2025 recognised outstanding farmers for innovation, resilience, and excellence across the value chain. This year’s event also marked 11 years of partnership between dfcu Bank and Vision Group, reinforcing a shared commitment to growing Uganda’s agribusiness potential. Held at the Vision Group Head Office in Kampala, the ceremony brought together farmers, policymakers, private-sector leaders, and development partners, highlighting agriculture’s central role in the economy and future development. The initiative continues to spotlight farming not only as a livelihood, but as a profitable business that…
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The I&M Select Banking Sapphire Club, by I&M Bank Uganda, was named the ‘Best Innovation of the Year’ at the fifth Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS), held on Thursday evening at Kampala Serena Hotel. The award was received by the bank’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications-Annette Nakiyaga, and members of the marketing team. Launched in October, the I&M Select Banking Sapphire Club offers respective members an exclusive private banking experience, curated for individuals whose financial sophistication, lifestyle, and aspirations transcend the ordinary. Membership offers an exclusive world of privilege and opportunity- think access to private banking suites at Kingdom…
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