The Anti-Corruption Court recently issued fresh criminal summons against embattled former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali, directing her to appear and answer charges in the long-running UGX3.8 billion war compensation fraud case. The summons, captured in the latest court communication and referenced in ongoing proceedings, underscores that the legal storm surrounding Ssali is far from over. The new directive comes at a time when her co-accused, including Busiki County MP Paul Akamba, have already appeared to face charges, while Ssali herself has missed earlier sessions on account of procedural delays. The court’s insistence that she now appears in person reflects a…
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Uganda’s banking sector has never been stronger on paper. And the Bank of Uganda’s latest Financial Soundness Indicators show why. Banks, the indicators show, are heavily capitalized, flush with liquidity, profitable, and increasingly resilient. Regulatory capital sits above 25% of risk-weighted assets, double the global standards. Non-performing loans have fallen from 5.2% to 4.1% in a year, while liquidity coverage ratios have surged to an extraordinary 580%. Returns on equity remain a solid 16 to 17%. In short, Uganda’s banks are safe, liquid, and among the most profitable in the region. Yet behind this impressive stability lies a nagging paradox:…
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Across Uganda, families are the foundation of society, but parenting remains one of the most complex and least discussed responsibilities. Yesterday, that silence was challenged in a meaningful way as…
Mathias Katamba is the Board Chairman of UNOC. He is a Governance, Leadership and Strategy Consultant, as well as an Executive Coach with over 25 years of high-level corporate experience. He is the Founder and Team Leader at MAKLEAD, a consulting and business advisory firm and currently serves on several Boards in multiple sectors. He is also an accomplished Banker and has previously served as Chief Executive of 3 commercial Banks (Finance Trust Bank, Housing Finance Bank and dfcu Bank) in addition to co-founding Progression Capital Africa, an East African Financial Inclusion Private Equity Fund. He has in addition previously…
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Housing Finance Bank proudly hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series for the year, building on the momentum of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in business. This latest session broadened its scope to include Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a deliberate focus on high-impact sectors such as renewable energy, affordable housing, agribusiness, and technology-enabled enterprises—areas that align closely with the Bank’s strategic commitment to inclusive national development. Held at the Bank’s Head Office in Kololo, the Business Clinic brought together a diverse group of participants and went beyond theory—offering practical, actionable insights on navigating…
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Housing Finance Bank received two prestigious national awards in recognition of its pivotal role in strengthening Uganda’s economic resilience. The Bank was honored by Bank of Uganda with the Agricultural…
As the new school term approaches, Housing Finance Bank is offering timely support to parents, guardians, and school administrators with tailored financial solutions designed to ease the expenses of the…
In a landmark partnership set to transform homeownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has joined forces with Easy Housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored to the needs of…
Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has partnered with Pesapal Uganda, a leading provider of digital payment and business solutions, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing payment experiences for both customers…
On Monday, Housing Finance Bank (HFB) hosted a special Iftar dinner at Hotel Africana to express its appreciation to its Muslim staff and customers for their continued support and loyalty…
