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Equity Bank Uganda Launches Toll-Free Helpline to Enhance Customer Service

Paul MurungiCompany NewsNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

In a significant move to elevate customer support and accessibility, Equity Bank Uganda has launched a toll-free customer contact centre line, enabling customers to access support free of charge.  The…

Airtel brings Ugandans closer to heart through corporate social actions 

Paul MurungiCompany NewsNews & AnalysisOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

In a historic visit to Uganda, former Airtel Africa Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya took a trip to Kitende Secondary School, Entebbe in April 2023 to experience the fast Airtel internet…

Pebuu Africa and Hamilton Telecom are set to Join Forces to Accelerate Uganda’s Digital Transformation

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Pebuu Africa and Hamilton Telecom are set to enter into a strategic partnership. Hamilton will leverage Pebuu’s nationwide presence and footprint to advance digital transformation in the distribution and retail…

Stanbic Bank Provides Timely Support as Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Faces Rising Casualty Rates

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital is currently facing an increase in patient numbers, particularly casualties from motor accidents, which is putting immense strain on its limited resources. Acting Director Dr….

PHOTOS: Stanbic Bank Treats Private Clients to a Fine Dining Experience—An Epitome of Class and Elegance

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews In PicturesThe Big StoryOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Stanbic Bank Uganda recently hosted an exclusive fine dining event for its Private Clients at the Kampala Serena Hotel, exemplifying luxury and refinement. The highly anticipated gathering brought together the…

West Nile leaders urges community to embrace Wendi Mobile Wallet to boost the region’s economic potential 

Paul MurungiCompany NewsOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

The West Nile community has been called upon to embrace digital transformation as a gateway to economic empowerment, citing Wendi mobile wallet as a key driver towards scaling up financial…

Q&A: John Rotich on Yara East Africa’s Strategic Mission to Revolutionise Farming and Empower Communities

Brian EmorutAgriculture & Agro-industryCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsEast AfricaOctober 28, 2024October 30, 2024

In Uganda, agriculture is the leading employer of the country’s largest labour force. In FY 2022/23, agriculture accounted for about 24% of GDP and 35% of export earnings. The Uganda…

Stanbic Bank Boosts Maternal Healthcare with Sh15 Million Medical Equipment Donation to Butende Health Centre III

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Stanbic Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, has donated medical equipment worth Sh15 million to St. Benedict’s Butende Health Centre III in Masaka City. The donation, made…

Equity Bank And Confederation Of Indian Industries Launch India-Uganda Trade Mission To Boost Bilateral Trade And Investment Opportunities 

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Equity Bank, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), today officially kicked off the India-Uganda Trade Mission in Kampala. This two-day high-level event, from 22nd to 23rd October…

I&M Bank Champions Team Spirit at 2024 Bankers Sports Gala

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

I&M Bank stood out for its emphasis on team spirit and sectoral engagement during the 2024 Bankers Sports Gala, which concluded on October 20th at Kyambogo University in Kampala. The…