Real estate markets are, at their core, mirrors of the economies they sit within. In advanced economies, that mirror reflects a relatively stable image: steady credit markets, predictable consumer demand,…
Pearl Bank’s transition from PostBank marks the culmination of a five-year transformation journey—one that has modernised its operations, expanded its national footprint, and positioned the institution as a digital-first champion…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued an operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, which formerly operated as PostBank Uganda, paving the way for the institution to commence business…
Uganda’s financial sector is entering a new era of oversight. Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued Guidelines on Financial Holding Companies, 2025. This is a sweeping framework that reshapes how…
The shilling experienced one of its most volatile stretches in recent months. It swung wildly as offshore realignments and rising import demand disrupted its long-held stability. The currency opened last…
Money remains expensive in Uganda. Bank of Uganda has kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% since August 2025, one of the longest periods without adjustment. The message is…
Lloyds Forex Bureau, one of Kampala’s longest-standing foreign exchange and remittance operators, has formally exited the market after voluntarily ceasing operations, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced. In a…
When Uganda’s capital city floods, it is often framed as a natural disaster. The skies open up in fury, the drains overflow, and Kampala drowns under its own chaos. But…
BY BONNY KOMAGUM The recent 3.2% appreciation of the Ugandan Shilling against the US dollar has become a major talking point in economic discussions across the country. Over the 12…
Uganda on Tuesday launched a new national Sustainable Finance Curriculum aimed at reshaping the country’s financial sector toward inclusive growth, environmental protection, and climate resilience. The initiative, unveiled at the…
