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    A Tax on Opportunity: Why Entry-Level Smartphones Could Unlock Uganda’s Next Wave of Economic Growth

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

    Uganda stands today at a pivotal economic crossroads today. On the one hand, the country has set itself an ambitious development trajectory. Through its Tenfold Growth Strategy and the upcoming…

    Entrepreneurship Is Not a Hustle: Ugandan Investment Executive Aaliyah Sekatawa on Building Disciplined Businesses in Africa

    Kisakye ImaniEntrepreneurshipMarch 5, 2026March 6, 2026

    Entrepreneurship, according to Aaliyah Sekatawa, is not a lifestyle trend but a discipline that demands structure, intention, and long-term thinking. As Managing Director of Rockstone Management Company, an investment holding…

    dfcu Bank Deepens 11-Year Partnership to Transform Lives as Best Farmers Awards 2025 Celebrate Uganda’s Agricultural Champions

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisDecember 15, 2025December 15, 2025

    Uganda’s agricultural sector once again took centre stage as the dfcu Bank–Vision Group Best Farmers Awards 2025 recognised outstanding farmers for innovation, resilience, and excellence across the value chain. This…

    An entrepreneur showcases some of her products during the dfcu Rising Woman Expo on November 14. The expo is empowering women-led enterprises with training, mentorship, and market access, helping entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, gain visibility, and build the skills needed to drive sustainable growth across Uganda.

    How the dfcu Rising Woman Initiative is Transforming Women Businesses

    Jeff WintersCompany NewsNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

    dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, is steadily deepening its investment in women-led enterprises through the Rising Woman Expo. The flagship platform has grown into one of Uganda’s…

    UGEFA and I&M Bank Launch Strategic Partnership to Catalyse Green Enterprise Finance in Uganda.

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

    The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and I&M Bank Uganda have announced the beginning of a dynamic new partnership, focused on accelerating Uganda’s shift to a resilient, low-carbon, and…

    dfcu Bank Leads Uganda’s Green Finance Drive with UGEFA Partnership.

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

    dfcu Bank has today announced the launch of the second phase of its strategic partnership with the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA), reinforcing its role as a leader in…

    I&M Bank launches ‘Tukikube ne I&M Bank’ campaign to empower SMEs through improved financial literacy

    Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsJuly 30, 2025July 31, 2025

    I&M Bank Uganda hosted Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) customers to a breakfast meeting, to discuss the potential of growing the sector through improved financial literacy. The event, held at…

    How Brian Mutungi is Powering Market by MoMo and MTN’s E-commerce Vision in Uganda

    Kisakye ImaniThe Big StoryJuly 11, 2025July 12, 2025

    From the humble days at DFCU Bank as a direct sales executive to enabling homeownership through mortgage financing at Stanbic Bank, it was clear that Brian Mutungi Tukahirwa had a…

    Women Fixing Uganda: How Patricia Ojangole Transformed UDB into a 10x Engine for Inclusive Growth

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025

    When Dr. Patricia Ojangole took the helm of Uganda Development Bank (UDB) in December 2012, the Bank was managing just UGX 173 billion in assets, with a modest lending portfolio…

    Realising Uganda’s Agricultural Renaissance Requires Strong Private Sector Participation — Writes Mable Ndaula

    CEO East Africa MagazineSponsored ContentThought LeadershipJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

    On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, unveiled a UGX 72.3 trillion budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a robust 7% economic growth despite global uncertainties. With agriculture…

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