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Exclusive Interview: Exploring dfcu Bank’s Mobi Loan with Gloria Kunihira Mujuni, Head of Retail Products at dfcu Bank.

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsMarch 15, 2025May 2, 2025

To help customers access quick cash conveniently, dfcu Bank introduced the Mobi Loan, a fully digital solution designed to provide financial relief in urgent situations. We sat down with Gloria…

Ireland’s Minister of State Neale Richmond Reaffirms Support for Trade Modernisation at Dar es Salaam Port.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025

Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Honourable Neale Richmond, toured the Port of Dar es Salaam today reinforcing Ireland’s commitment to strengthening Tanzania’s trade infrastructure and…

UNBS hires three Japanese companies to inspect used motor vehicles

Paul MurungiCompany NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

 The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has contracted inspection services of three international firms to provide Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC) for used motor vehicles, and other related equipment for…

I&M Bank partners with Kabaka Foundation for Tubeere Balamu health outreach in Mityana.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsSponsored ContentMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

On Tuesday, March 12th and Wednesday, March 13th, the Kabaka Foundation, in partnership with I&M Bank Uganda, hosted the Tubeere Balamu Community Health Camp, at Sazza Playground, in Mityana, Singo….

I&M Bank continues partnership with Nnaabagereka Fund for second Queen’s Ball aimed at shining a light on mental health.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsSponsored ContentMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

I&M Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its partnership with the Nnaabagereka Fund for the second edition of the Queen’s Ball, an initiative aimed at shining a light mental health. The Queen’s…

I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series set to tee off for new season with new formats of play this Saturday

Brian EmorutCompany NewsSponsored ContentMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

After a three-month break, the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series will tee off for the 2025 season this Saturday, March 15, at Entebbe Club’s par-71 golf course. Following the season…

WaterQuip Partners With Housing Finance Bank To Improve Access To Safe Drinking Water In Schools.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsSponsored ContentMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

WaterQuip, a leading provider of sustainable water purification solutions, has partnered with Housing Finance Bank (HFB) to make safe drinking water more accessible to schools through affordable financing options. Access…

Meritas Advocates Scores Big As Robert Apenya Joins as Partner, Further Solidifying the Firm’s Commercial Law Practice 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

In a major coup for Uganda’s legal industry, Meritas Advocates has secured Robert Apenya, one of the country’s most accomplished commercial lawyers, as a partner. This strategic move cements Meritas’s…

Joseph Ssentongo appointed CEO of the Global Innovation Fund

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsSponsored ContentMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Joseph Ssentongo has been formally confirmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Global Innovation Fund, with immediate effect. His appointment was ratified by the GIF Board when it met last week…

200 Ugandan companies liquidated in the last five years 

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StoryMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

 At least 201 companies have been liquidated in the five years to June 2024, data from Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) indicates.  However, new business registration has equally grown, with…