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Government of Uganda commits to advancing the Public Relations Bill, at 4th National PR Symposium

Brian EmorutMedia & CommunicationNews & AnalysisJuly 26, 2025July 26, 2025

Represented by Hon. Esther Anyakun, who is the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development and Woman Member of Parliament for Nakapiripirit, Government of Uganda has committed to…

How HFB’s Water Supply and Sanitation Solution Is Transforming Lives Through Access to Improved Sanitation in Mukono

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 26, 2025July 26, 2025

In Uganda’s rapidly growing communities such as Mukono, access to safe and reliable sanitation remains one of the most pressing challenges. Yet for residents like Patrick Odutu and Odongo Pius,…

Airtel, UCC and BOU Tip Ugandans on How to Avoid Scams

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Telecom giant Airtel Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the Bank of Uganda (BoU), has issued vital safety tips to help Ugandans guard against the rising…

BNI Uganda Marks 10 Years of Transforming Business Through Networking

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025

This year marks a significant milestone for Business Network International (BNI) in Uganda; a decade of fostering trust-based business relationships, empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and redefining the power…

Qcil’s profits jumps 22 percent to Shs40.7 billion on steady sales and smart pricing

Jeff WintersNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025

As the pharmaceutical world recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, Uganda’s Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) is proving that consistency drives long-term success. For the financial year ending March 2025, Qcil…

Q&A: dfcu’s SME Mobi Loan Offers Instant, Digital Credit for Uganda’s Entrepreneurs.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

In June 2025, dfcu Bank launched the dfcu SME Mobi Loan, a fully digital, short-term lending solution designed to offer fast, unsecured financing to Uganda’s small and medium-sized businesses. With…

Nick Barigye Named Group CEO of Crystal Ventures: Architect of Kigali’s Financial Hub Returns to Private Sector Helm

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

In a major leadership transition at the heart of Rwanda’s economic landscape, Nick Barigye, the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), has been appointed Group…

Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the African Banker Awards 2025

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s significant role…

TLG Group Unveils The Vista Naguru, A 31 Lifestyle Homes Project

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 12, 2025July 12, 2025

In yet another bold step towards redefining upscale urban living in Kampala, TLG Group, one of Uganda’s fast-rising premium property developers, has officially unveiled The Vista Naguru—a luxury apartment project…

Makerere University and dfcu Bank Partner to Enhance Higher Education, Research and Student Support

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Makerere University and dfcu Bank Limited signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to support the university’s core mandate as Uganda’s premier higher education institution. The partnership will enhance…