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,…
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has appointed Ms. Stella Rusine Ntez as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval, marking a leadership transition that blends continuity with…
By Aggie Konde & George Lugalambi On 15 August in Kampala, more than 20 editors and media leaders from various Ugandan news organisations participated in a listening session to share…
dfcu Bank has revamped its *USSD 240# platform, making banking easier, faster, and more inclusive for Ugandans. With no need for smartphones, internet, or airtime, customers can check balances, transfer…
Shantal was ready for the next move, having put in 15 years and saved the company a $2m loss, coupled with turning around a flailing portfolio. During her tenure as Chief Finance Officer, the company cut regional costs by 15% and raked in profit for the first time in five years. She had surely put in some work. Never playing politics, yet mentoring others in her department, for once, the finance department was pleasant to work in. So, when the group finance officer position fell vacant, everyone knew that she was the best fit because she had paid her dues….
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In today’s volatile, digital-first world, where communication can build or break reputations in minutes, there is one silent but powerful force shaping the future of public relations: mentorship. In Uganda’s…
The Gold Beneath the Dust Across Uganda, in the heart of every village and at the edge of every city, lies buried wealth—not in the soil, but in silence. Land…
By David Birungi We have all seen the campaign on his Twitter (X) handle. Dr Spire, an accountability crusader, uses his now huge following on social media to hold government,…
By Paul Mwirigi Muriungi One of Uganda’s most distinguished writers and a beacon of thought leadership through words and action has peacefully rested, her life tragically cut short by injuries sustained in a road crash in Nebbi district last month. Thought leadership pieces are crafted to provoke reflection, remind us of core values, and recalibrate our perspectives. Few voices have achieved this as profoundly as that of the late Mary Karooro Okurut, whose passing on August 11, 2025, at the age of 70, leaves a void in Uganda’s literary, journalistic and political spheres. Her passing brings back painful memories of…
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As digital transformation accelerates across financial services, simplicity and accessibility remain the cornerstones of truly inclusive innovation. dfcu Bank’s newly enhanced *240# USSD platform is one such innovation—bringing banking to every corner of Uganda without the need for a smartphone or internet connection. To understand what’s behind this strategic upgrade and what it means for the future of financial inclusion, Business Insight sat down with Isaac Bigirwa, Head of Cards and Payments at dfcu Bank. Q: Let’s start with the basics—what is 240#, and why is it a big deal for dfcu?Isaac Bigirwa:*240# is dfcu Bank’s USSD-based mobile banking platform….
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By Samuel Ssempala As we celebrate International Youth Day 2025, my mind goes to the young men and women whose hands are rough from work, whose clothes carry the scent of soil and sun, whose eyes hold the kind of determination that can’t be forged. This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, isn’t a just slogan for us at ForAfrika but at the heart of our everyday work. For us, this slogan is in the villages where the morning starts with the low hum of a tractor, in markets where voices rise over the smell of…
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By Michael JjingoIs it the gray hair? They never tell you when it starts, but one day, you’ll drink coffee and complain about fuel prices, then spend the evening calculating how many goats you’d need to retire comfortably. Congratulations, you’ve entered retirement planning season, and the only cure is action (and maybe a little land in Mpigi).Let’s begin with the African classic: real estate. Everyone from your grandmother to your boda rider believes that land is wealth. And they’re not wrong. If you buy wisely, early and in the path of development, you can retire on rent without ever begging…
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