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    I&M Bank partners with IEC Uganda to equip SMEs with financial management skills

    Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025

    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…

    Fostering Sustainable Growth: Housing Finance Bank Hosts Second Business Clinic to Empower SMEs

    Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025

    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…

    dfcu Bank powers up Auto Finance Market with tailored, full-financing solution.

    Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

    In a major boost to Uganda’s vehicle financing landscape, dfcu Bank has teamed up with World Navi Company Limited, a trusted Japanese motor vehicle dealership, to launch a new Vehicle…

    dfcu Foundation Debuts with a Mandate to Empower SMEs, Women, and Youth in Agriculture and Enterprise Development.

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025

    dfcu Bank has officially launched the dfcu Foundation in Mbarara district, a rebrand of the Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC) under the theme ‘’A New Name, A Renewed Commitment’’. The launch…

    Private Credit vs Venture Capital: What African Entrepreneurs Need to Know

    Kenneth Legesi, CFASponsored ContentThought LeadershipMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

    In Africa’s fast-growing business landscape, securing funding is both an opportunity and a challenge. For entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, two major financing paths stand out: Private Credit and Venture Capital (VC)….

    How PostBank is de-risking agribusiness through strategic partnerships

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

    By Julius Akais Osauro In Uganda, agriculture is not just an economic sector, it is the heartbeat of the nation resting on the shoulders of its smallholder farmers.  Yet, these…

    NCBA and African Guarantee Fund (AGF) Strengthen Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Financing with KES 3 Billion Renewal, Prioritizing Women-Led Businesses.

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

    NCBA on Monday renewed its partnership with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to enable the Group provide financial solutions to SMEs, through an enhanced guarantee agreement of KES 3 billion…

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

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsEast AfricaThe 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,…

    Stanbic Uganda Posts Record UGX 478 Billion Profit in 2024, Assets Cross UGX 10 Trillion Mark

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesEast AfricaThe Big StoryMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

    Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), the parent company of Stanbic Bank Uganda and four other subsidiaries, has announced a record net profit of UGX 478 billion for the financial year…

    Importance of Expanding Financial Solutions for Economic Growth in Uganda

    CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

    By Gloria Kunihira Mujuni, Head -Retail Products, dfcu Bank. Access to finance is a fundamental pillar for economic growth, yet many individuals, small businesses, and educational institutions in Uganda struggle…

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