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Listening Before Launching: How Research and Gen Z Insights are Shaping Letshego Uganda’s Next Chapter

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Most financial products do not fail because they are poorly designed. They fail because they are launched before institutions truly understand the people they are meant to serve. Uganda is young – not just demographically, but economically. 78% of the population is under 35, digitally connected, ambitious, and navigating financial independence earlier than previous generations. This cohort, often labelled Gen Z, is already reshaping how financial services must think, speak, and behave. For Letshego Uganda, the opportunity is not to target Gen Z, but to understand them properly. What does the data say? The FinScope Uganda Survey shows steady growth…

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Money lenders lock horns with UMRA, Finance Ministry over 2.8% interest cap

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Money lenders and some private sector players have warned of dire consequences to the economy over the new interest cap of 2.8 percent per month for money lenders instituted by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) and approved by the Ministry of Finance. Jonan Kandwanaho, the Chair of the Association of Money Lenders in Uganda (AMLU) said his team is considering court action, while other options are still being discussed since there were no prior consultations made to stakeholders. UMRA, Ministry of Finance and money lenders have been in a cat and mouse relationship over the last few years over…

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Goldmine Finance opens second branch in Ntinda, promises enhanced services

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

In a bid to enhance the customer care experience and ease accessibility, Goldmine Finance Limited has opened its second branch in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb. The modern branch is located at Aponye Mall, right at the heart of Ntinda town and features a spacious and comfortable waiting area and is manned by a team of friendly and knowledgeable staff. Goldmine Finance is one of the leading Tier IV financial institutions in Kampala. It provides a variety of innovative financial solutions and services to individuals, and businesses as well as mobile loans, mortgages and agency banking. The main branch and headquarters…

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