In May 2021, Bank of Uganda issued two licenses to Airtel Mobile Commerce and MTN Mobile Money to conduct various money transfer and payment services.The licenses were partly intended to……
It’s been 30 years since the first mobile phone was launched in Uganda. The launch, in 1995, of Celtel as the first mobile telecommunications company rewrote Uganda’s telecom story in……
International and domestic tourists heavily rely on technology to book their travel from transport to accommodation.For decades, Uganda’s tourism sector has been a vital contributor to the national economy, attracting……
In a world where Fintech is fast reshaping Africa’s economic landscape, few leaders are steering the transformation with the grace, grit, and vision of Charity Mutagamba, the CEO of FinCom...
If there is one sector that is experiencing a continuous revolution, it is financial technology (Fintech).The sector seems to be in constant motion, transforming how businesses and people transact, offering……
Moses Ogwapus, the Commissioner of Financial Services, Ministry Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development has hailed gnuGrid and Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited’s Mobile Credit Score as an “innovative mobile…
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To reduce poverty and promote economic growth through affordable and quality financial services, the government of Uganda through the Uganda National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) II (2023 – 2028), seeks…
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In one of his very first media interviews, Julius Kakeeto, the transformational PostBank Uganda (PBU) Chief Executive Officer, told CEO East Africa Magazine that his mid-term agenda was to transform…
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In just four months after its launch, PostBank Uganda’s digital wallet, Wendi has hit a record UGX200 billion in payments to over 200,000 Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries countrywide. According to…
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It was all shouts and jubilations in Rhode Island USA as Pebuu Africa, one of Uganda’s leading fintech firms scooped a prestigious Go Global Award for impact investment at the…
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Startups are the lifeblood of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of industries. They are the engines of growth and the catalysts for societal transformation….
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Pan African fintech, Chipper Cash, has just hit a major milestone. They have issued over one million Chipper Cash virtual cards to people not only in Africa but also beyond….
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East Africa’s banking sector is a vibrant and dynamic landscape, teeming with innovation and fierce competition. In this bustling financial arena, three Ugandan banks have emerged as formidable contenders, securing…
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I have always wondered how founders, who start out while at university build startups from scratch. At that stage, the majority of founders have neither the experience nor the resources…
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The just-ended back-to-school season is one of those tough days for most parents; for different reasons. The usual hustle and bustle of parents and learners all over the country mad…
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