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A Bank of Uganda survey indicates that many banks are reviewing their digital lending models to include better risk profiling, repayment tracking, and partnerships with credit reference bureaus.
A Bank of Uganda survey indicates that many banks are reviewing their digital lending models to include better risk profiling, repayment tracking, and partnerships with credit reference bureaus.

Mobile Money Loans Driving Financial Inclusion, but Rising Default Risks: BoU Wants Banks to Tighten Borrower Assessment and Monitoring

The rapid growth of digital and mobile lending is transforming Uganda’s financial landscape. It is expanding access to credit for millions who were previously excluded from the formal banking system. But as
October 10, 2025
A photo collage of President Museveni, and U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two held a phone conversation on trade, commercial and migration cooperation.

U.S. Courts Museveni to Deepen Commercial and Trade Ties with Uganda

The United States of America has moved to reset relations with Uganda, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking by phone with President Yoweri Museveni about “opportunities to deepen U.S.–Uganda cooperation on
August 22, 2025
Kampala’s prime suburbs—Kololo, Naguru, and Nakasero—Once dominated by Western expatriates tied to NGOs, diplomatic missions, and donor-funded projects, the demand landscape is increasingly being driven by Asian expatriates—particularly professionals from China, South Korea, and other Asian economies

Trump Aid Cuts Reshape Kampala’s Housing Market Demand as Asian Expatriates Overtake Western Tenants

Kampala’s residential property market is in the midst of a quiet but telling transformation. Once dominated by Western expatriates tied to NGOs, diplomatic missions, and donor-funded projects, the demand landscape is increasingly
August 12, 2025
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People go about business in Gulu town. The innovative direct cash giveaway project targets vulnerable Ugandans across the six newly created cities of Mbale, Moroto, Lira, Gulu, Kabale and Mbarara over the next three to five months, with a possibility of rolling out the programme to other cities later.

COVID-19 Hit Families to Benefit from UGX 36B Direct Cash Giveaways

A total of 120,000 families in Uganda whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic will benefit from US$10 million (UGX 36 billion) direct cash transfers. The programme, implemented
August 11, 2020

 

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