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Benoni Okwenje, General Manager Financial Markets, Centenary Bank.

Positives and Missed Opportunities in the FY 2025/26 National Budget

Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Honorable Matia Kasiaja recently read the budget speech for financial year 2025/26. The theme for the budget is Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial

June 19, 2025

Thought Leadership

Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) Executive Director, Patrick B. Birungi.

UDC’s Patrick B. Birungi Faces the Heat: UGX 1 Trillion Empire in Limbo Amid Uncollected Loans, Unspent Billions, and Governance Gaps

Uganda’s grand industrialisation project, fronted by the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the stewardship of its Executive Director Patrick B. Birungi, is facing a reckoning. A forensic review of UDC’s books for

June 2, 2025

The Big Story

Bank of Uganda Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego and his deputy, Augustus Niwagaba have opted to hold the Central Bank Rate at 9.75% citing a resilient domestic economy and broadly contained inflation.

Bank of Uganda Holds CBR at 9.75% Amid Resilient Growth and Rising Inflationary Risks

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has opted to hold its Central Bank Rate (CBR) steady at 9.75% in its May 2025 Monetary Policy statement, citing a resilient domestic economy and broadly contained

May 16, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Building Wealth; Five Ugandan Entrepreneurs Democratizing Access to Investments.

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January 31, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Business & Markets·Entrepreneurship·Global News·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

Patrick Ayota, the NSSF Managing Director

Patrick Ayota reflects on strategic decisions that drove the Fund’s performance- and the future ahead

Mr Patrick Ayota’s inaugural year as Managing Director at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) coincided with the announcement of the Fund’s annual financial performance last week. Mr Ayota took over

October 1, 2024

Company News·The Big Story

dfcu management team and different stakeholders have a photo moment during the Northern Uganda engagements

How dfcu Bank is propelling Northern Uganda’s economic growth through strategic investments and community initiatives

As Northern Uganda continues to achieve and drive economic transformation, dfcu Bank stands hand in hand with the region, equipped with a strategic plan and the resources required to support the region’s

August 2, 2024

Company News·The Big Story

The 7th Annual Private Capital Conference held by EAVCA in 2023.

Charting the Rise of Private Capital in East Africa: EAVCA’s 10-Year Impact Report.

The EAVCA (East Africa Venture Capital Association) is the primary industry association for East Africa’s private equity and venture capital ecosystem. It was founded in 2013 to represent the private equity industry

July 9, 2024

Business & Markets·East Africa·Entrepreneurship·News & Analysis

Madina Nalubiri Ag. Senior Manager - Pinnacle Banking at dfcu Bank

Five Ways a Personal Loan can help you achieve your financial goals

In today’s fast paced world, financial stability and achieving one’s goals go hand in hand. Every now and again, we need an extra boost, and personal loans can be a powerful financial

June 20, 2024

Banking & Financial Services·Company News·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

L-R Mr. Felix Okoboi - Britam Board Chair, Mr. Allan Mafabi - Britam Insurance CEO, Mr. Steve Kaddu - Ag. Director Supervision IRA, Mrs. Ritah Mutesi Kabayiza -Executive Director Willis Towers Watson & V.Chairperson Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda, Mr. Rokani Sylvester - Uganda Bankers Association, Mrs. Annette Rumanyika Mulira - Board Member Britam Asset Managers, Mr. Ronald Kasolo - General Manager - Britam Asset Managers, Mrs. Lucy Bunyenyezi Mulira, specialist creative and content creator, Mr. Shem Naggenda Nsubuga - Britam Insurance Board Member

Britam Uganda unveils self-service portals for insurance and investment management

Britam Uganda is set to transform the insurance and financial services landscape with the introduction of “My Britam,” a suite of self-service portals. The initiative was launched this week under the campaign

May 18, 2024

Banking & Financial Services·Company News·News & Analysis