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Agricultural Financing in Uganda: A Transformative Approach

by Paul MurungiAgricultureIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

By Julius Akais The landscape of agricultural financing in Uganda is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a strategic approach that goes far beyond traditional lending models. At the heart…

Stanbic’s Net Profit Touches a Record UGX 478Bn: 10 Facts and Figures That Explain This Record Performance

by Paul MurungiBanking & InsuranceEast AfricaIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 24, 2025March 25, 2025

Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has once again proven its financial strength, posting a record net profit of UGX 478 billion in 2024, up from UGX 411.5 billion in 2023,…

CONFIRMED: MTN to complete separation of Fintech unit from listed business before June 

by Paul MurungiAfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 18, 2025March 20, 2025

MTN is expected to complete the separation of its financial technology (Fintech) business from its listed company under MTN Uganda in the first half of this year.  The separation, which…

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Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor shares a snapshot of Uganda’s economy in 2024- and the future ahead

by Paul MurungiThought LeadershipJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Navigating inflationary waters  Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Micheal Atingi- Ego shares the story of Uganda’s monetary policy in 2024, which he says was one of cautious optimism and strategic…

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Cybersecurity Tips Ahead of Christmas Festivities

by Paul MurungiIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipDecember 19, 2024December 21, 2024

By Steven Mwesige A flurry of incidents in the news of cybersecurity breaches in recent weeks are a cause for concern, but with a better understanding of cybersecurity need not…

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Ugandan Banks harvest UGX 1.4 trillion in net profits as assets grow to UGX 53 trillion- Bank of Uganda data

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Latest data from Bank of Uganda (BOU) shows Ugandan banks and other supervised financial institutions, remain profitable and adequately capitalised following a surge in net-after-tax profit to UGX 1.4 trillion…

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Small and Medium Businesses can bank on us– dfcu makes commitment to business owners with a new lending campaign

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

In a significant step towards transforming Uganda’s business landscape, dfcu Bank has launched a new lending campaign aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. With over…

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How Equity’s UGX 130 billion loan book has helped commercialise small-holder farmers into vibrant agri-business owners

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

With more than two-thirds of Uganda’s population dependent on agriculture for a livelihood and a rapidly expanding population, investing in agriculture does not only boost food security but can also…

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Postbank’s Agriculture loan book registers 70% growth in four years 

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

PostBank Uganda’s agriculture loan book has registered commendable growth of 70% over a four-year period, from UGX 107 billion in 2021 to a 70% growth rate by June 2024.  This…

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