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 year’s event also marked 11 years of partnership between dfcu Bank and Vision Group, reinforcing a shared commitment to growing Uganda’s agribusiness potential. Held at the Vision Group Head Office in Kampala, the ceremony brought together farmers, policymakers, private-sector leaders, and development partners, highlighting agriculture’s central role in the economy and future development. The initiative continues to spotlight farming not only as a livelihood, but as a profitable business that…
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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…
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 inclusive economy. This marks the first collaboration between UGEFA and I&M Bank, uniting both organisations’ commitment to supporting the next generation of green businesses. Through this partnership, UGEFA and I&M Bank will join forces to expand access to innovative financial products and tailored business advisory support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leading the way in clean energy, sustainable manufacturing, eco-tourism, waste management, and green mobility. Backed by the European…
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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 driving Uganda’s transition towards a sustainable, green economy. As one of Uganda’s largest financial institutions, dfcu Bank is placing green finance at the heart of its strategy, scaling up access to tailored financial solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in key sectors such as clean energy, sustainable tourism, waste management, green mobility, and green manufacturing. The official launch event, held at Protea Hotel in Kampala, marks a significant milestone…
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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…
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 gift for sales, anchored in a deeper mission to improve lives. His journey later led him to Housing Finance Bank, where he advanced the institution’s financial inclusion mandate by designing customer-centric solutions through agent banking. “I was riding on the first-ever shared platform to pivot into the Fintech space. Here, I supported financial institutions to enhance their financial inclusion through robust agent and card solutions at Interswitch East Africa,” he…
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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…
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…
In a bid to equip Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the tools needed to grow and thrive, the Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) hosted a three-day seminar dubbed ‘Access to…
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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