By RTN Kalikumutima Deo There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning. The recent tightening of United…
Over the past four decades, a generation of entrepreneurs, professionals, farmers, and property owners has built significant wealth. As this generation retires or passes on, the challenge facing families is…
By Denise Kayiraba Across East Africa, institutions are operating in an environment that appears familiar on the surface but has fundamentally shifted underneath. Markets are expanding, regulatory frameworks are tightening,…
By Maryann Wanjiku Michuki There is a truth many of us quietly live with: in Uganda, one medical emergency can change everything. A Twitter user once captured it painfully well…
By Elias Mutuma As Kampala International University (KIU) celebrates its 25th Anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact this esteemed institution has had on my life. Starting in…
By Prof. Silvance O. Abeka As Kampala International University (KIU) marks its 25th Anniversary, I am honored to reflect on my transformative journey from a student to an Associate Professor…
My academic journey began at Kampala International University (KIU), a place that would prove to be the foundation of my personal and professional growth. As an undergraduate student pursuing a…
By Samuel Madul Anyiethgai Growing up as a South Sudanese refugee from a refugee camp in a small village in Adjumani District in West Nile, Uganda, my dream was to…
By Adons Aryong For the last half of a century, Uganda’s vibrant education system held onto traditional models of school fees collections through direct bank deposits and cash payments at…
By Gloria Kunihira Mujuni, Head -Retail Products, dfcu Bank. Access to finance is a fundamental pillar for economic growth, yet many individuals, small businesses, and educational institutions in Uganda struggle…
Rwanda is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for global businesses seeking to re-domicile or migrate their operations. This growing interest is fueled by the enactment of Law No. 007/2021 of…
The bridge between agency banking and Islamic banking could revolutionize the way banking services are delivered and consumed in Uganda. When Islamic banking was introduced in Uganda, it generated a mix of skepticism and excitement. Rooted in Shari’ah principles that emphasize ethical and accessible financial solutions, the concept intrigued both Muslim and non-Muslim communities. However, despite the amendment of the Financial Institutions Act in 2016 to accommodate Islamic banking and the subsequent establishment of Shari’ah-compliant financial institutions, the sector’s growth has remained sluggish. This slow expansion persists despite the availability of competitive product offerings tailored to Uganda’s diverse financial landscape….
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