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Unlocking the potential of Agribusiness: dfcu’s Agribusiness Development Centre leads the way

Paul MurungiCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryJune 22, 2024June 22, 2024

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…

INSIDE STORY: IRATE Minister Anite in disbelief after M7 asks her to forgive UIA Boss Mukiza over Corruption: Calls for ‘Public exposure and Trial’ of Finance Ministry

CEO ReporterBusiness & Markets News & Analysis The Big StoryJune 21, 2024June 22, 2024

A stormy meeting chaired by President Museveni on Wednesday night to resolve the fights between Evelyn Anite, the Investment and Privatisation Minister, and Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) boss, Robert Mukiza, ended with the President calling for Anite to forgive Mukiza, and have speedy investigations instituted into the loan agreements signed to re-develop the Namanve Industrial Park infrastructure. The Attorney General…

Solid Foundations: How I&M Bank has supported Uganda’s HL Construction rise to the top

Paul MurungiCompany News Executive Profiles The Big StoryJune 21, 2024June 24, 2024

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…

Q&A⎮ Building a Strong Foundation: I&M Bank Uganda’s Journey of Commitment and Innovation

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO Perspectives Company News News & Analysis The Big StoryJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

In an interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera, the CEO East Africa Magazine’s Executive Editor, Robin Bairstow, the I&M Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer, confirms that two and a half years later,…

Six decades of impact: Reflections from Derek Charles, former General Manager at dfcu Bank (1994–1997)

Paul MurungiExecutive Profiles The Big StoryJune 20, 2024June 21, 2024

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,…

Uganda Bankers’ Chairman Julius Kakeeto urges businesses to embrace ESG For sustainable operations in a dynamic business environment

Paul MurungiBusiness & Markets The Big StoryJune 20, 2024June 21, 2024

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…

Five Ways a Personal Loan can help you achieve your financial goals

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial Services Company News The Big Story Thought LeadershipJune 20, 2024June 21, 2024

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…

Board Chairman Jimmy Mugerwa explains the remarkable legacy of dfcu Bank- a tale as old as Uganda

Paul MurungiCompany News The Big Story Thought LeadershipJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

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….

DR IAN CLARKE⎮ The Irish missionary who fell in love with Uganda and left a big imprint on its healthcare services, before transitioning to farming

Kisakye ImaniExecutive Profiles The Big StoryJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

36 years ago, Dr Ian Clarke came to Uganda from Ireland, under the Church Missionary Society (CMS) and his boss was the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, Misaeri Kauma (RIP) because…

WOMEN FIXING UGANDA: Meet Eva Naisanga, Head of Central Operations at dfcu Bank

Paul MurungiExecutive Profiles The Big Story Women In LeadershipJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Knowing exactly how each piece of the puzzle fits together is probably the most appropriate skill that someone who occupies the role of Head of Central Operations could have. At dfcu Bank, Eva Naisanga is exactly that person. She started acquiring these skills when she joined the Bank’s Masaka Branch in 2005 and has honed them over the twenty or…

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