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Stanbic Bank donates maternal healthcare equipment to Naguru Hospital

Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisJuly 3, 2024July 9, 2024

Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has donated vital medical equipment and consumables worth UGX 30 million to the maternity ward of Naguru Hospital, also known as China-Uganda Friendship Hospital. The donated equipment includes a modern operating table, adjustable delivery beds, examination couches, and mama kits; all aimed at enhancing maternal healthcare services and improving the well-being of mothers and infants. …

Geofrey Mulangira to head Nakasero Hospital’s people function

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite Leadership Company News Executive ProfilesJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Nakasero Hospital, one of Uganda’s leading private healthcare providers has tapped Mulangira Geofrey to head its people function. Geofrey, has until his latest appointment, been the Human Resources Manager for…

Ibrahim Kato takes on Chief Retail Officer role at PostBank Uganda

Paul MurungiCompany News Executive Profiles The Big StoryJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

PostBank Uganda has appointed Ibrahim Kato as the Chief Retail Officer. In this new role, Kato will be responsible for the formation and execution of the Bank’s business growth strategy across distribution channels, Fintech Business, Sales, and Bancassurance. Kato is credited for undertaking numerous initiatives and transformations that have significantly contributed to the growth of the Bank’s balance sheet and…

SBG Securities to Revolutionize Financial Investment with Stanbic Unit Trust Launch

Paul MurungiCompany News The Big StoryJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024

In a move poised to transform Uganda’s investment landscape, SBG Securities, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, has launched the Stanbic Unit Trust (SUT), an innovative investment vehicle that empowers Ugandans to pool their resources, leveraging professional fund management to generate favourable returns. SBG Securities is a listed entity on the Uganda Stock Exchange (USE) operating four other businesses…

dfcu Bank lauded for 60 Years of Financial Innovation and Customer Commitment

Paul MurungiCompany News The Big StoryJuly 1, 2024August 12, 2024

dfcu Bank marked its 60th anniversary at a grand gala, celebrating six decades of operation and impactful service towards fulfilling its purpose of ‘Transforming Lives and Businesses. The Diamond anniversary event, hosted at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, brought together distinguished guests, including government officials, business leaders, clients, and partners, to commemorate the Bank’s remarkable journey and legacy in Uganda. The night…

Absa Group concludes further Agreements with World Bank’s MIGA to advance Pan African Climate Finance

Paul MurungiCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryJune 30, 2024June 30, 2024

Absa Group Ltd has concluded further agreements with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group, freeing up additional financial capacity for investments in Pan-African climate finance projects. In 2019, MIGA issued capital guarantees worth USD 497 million to Absa Group in support of managing certain climate risks in countries including Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique,…

Equity Bank Engages SMEs in ‘Tupange Business Ne Equity’ Initiative

Paul MurungiCompany NewsJune 30, 2024June 30, 2024

Following the national budget reading for the financial year 2024/2025, Equity Bank Uganda has launched an initiative to support regional small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Dubbed Tupange Business Ne Equity, the initiative aims to address SME challenges and provide support in crucial areas such as credit, innovation, and market access. The Bank’s efforts to translate the complex national budget into…

Government urged to incentivise insurance to boost uptake

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

In Uganda, where economic stability is often precarious, the need for a strong culture of saving and insurance is more critical than ever. However, the uptake of insurance products remains…

A NEW DAWN. A NEW BOARD⎮ Profiles of the new Confederation of Uganda Tourism Associations (COUTA) board leadership

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News Executive Profiles News & Analysis The Big StoryJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

The Confederation of Uganda Tourism Associations, at its 7th Annual General Meeting held on 20th June 2024 voted into office, a new Board composed of nine members including the President,…

Transforming Uganda’s Manufacturing Sector, with Joan Kaagaza, Sector Head – Manufacturing at dfcu Bank

Paul MurungiCompany News Executive Profiles The Big StoryJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

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…

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