Paul Murungi is a Ugandan Business Journalist with extensive financial journalism training from institutions in South Africa, London (UK), Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. His coverage focuses on groundbreaking stories across the East African region with a focus on ICT, Energy, Oil and Gas, Mining, Companies, Capital and Financial markets, and the General Economy.
His body of work has contributed to policy change in private and public companies.
Paul has so far won five continental awards at the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism in Johannesburg, South Africa, and several Uganda national journalism awards for his articles on business and technology at the ACME Awards.
As dfcu Bank celebrates 60 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda, the Bank’s commitment to creating a positive impact remains unwavering. dfcu recently announced its Sector Specialisation strategy, aimed at serving the unique needs of their wide client base. One of these is the Bank’s Manufacturing Sector, which works to understand the requirements and meet the requirements of…
The Financial Sector Deepening Uganda Board, has in the interim, appointed Ms. Sarah Byabazaire, the current Chief Operating Officer (COO), to assume the role of Acting Executive Director. Ms Byabazaire takes over from Patrick Oketa following the conclusion of his contract on June 15, 2024. “The priorities and values of the organisation remain unchanged. We are counting on your usual…
Since its establishment in 2018, the dfcu’s Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC) has been at the helm of transforming the landscape of agribusiness in Uganda by making sure that farmer organisations and individuals in agribusiness are self-sufficient. Through Agribusiness centre’s comprehensive business development programs, the centre has helped over 800 enterprises and 27,00 smallholder farms to increase their productivity, access to…
The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has appointed Mr. Gerald Paul Kasaato as the substantive Deputy Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda. His appointment follows a recommendation from the NSSF Board of Directors after a rigorous recruitment process, according to a statement signed off by Dr. Peter Kimbowa, Chairman of NSSF Board…
In a landscape where businesses often come and go within a short spell, a few construction companies stand the test of time, serving as beacons of stability and endurance amidst the ever-changing tides of the industry. HL Construction Limited stands as a testament to longevity and resilience. Since its establishment in 1986, the company has maintained a steadfast presence in…
My first encounter with dfcu was in the early 1970s, a period when the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and dfcu were pivotal players in the nation’s development finance sector. It was in 1972 when I joined dfcu as a Junior Executive, reporting directly to the General Manager. At the time it was known as the Development Finance Company Uganda. However,…
PostBank Uganda Managing Director who also doubles as Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Chairman, Julius Kakeeto has encouraged businesses to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices not just as a regulatory requirement, but also as a strategic move towards enduring sustainability and resilience in a dynamic business environment. Mr Kakeeto was speaking at the 7th Annual Bankers Conference held under the…
In today’s fast paced world, financial stability and achieving one’s goals go hand in hand. Every now and again, we need an extra boost, and personal loans can be a powerful financial tool when used wisely. In this article, Madina Nalubiri, Ag. Senior Manager – Pinnacle Banking at dfcu Bank identifies and breaks down five ways in which you can…
9th October 1962 – in a highly anticipated ceremony, the official flag for Uganda was hoisted, to signify the end of colonial rule and the start of a new era of Independence for the country. Uganda had been a British Protectorate from 1984 and on the same day, the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom was lowered….
The Buganda Kingdom Premier- Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, has in an official congratulatory message, hailed I&M Bank Uganda as one of Buganda Kingdom’s key partners for community welfare and social development, ahead of the Bank’s 50-year celebrations. For the past two years, I&M Bank has partnered with the Kabaka Birthday Run, which also doubles as a campaign to raise funds…
