Finance
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How dfcu Bank is backing commercial agriculture, through farmers like Dr Richard Wemesa
Agriculture employs more than 70% of Uganda’s population, but for many households it remains subsistence, low input, low output, and…
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Accountants body pushes for higher tax on entertainers, calls for clear definition of ‘public events’
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda has proposed an increase in withholding tax on public entertainers from the…
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Bank of Uganda rallies Masindi leaders on financial inclusion, low inflation and access to credit
The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda has urged local leaders in Masindi District to take a more active…
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Uganda eyes Starlink deal as connectivity push meets security, coverage challenges
Uganda is edging closer to licensing satellite internet provider Starlink, in a move government officials say could transform connectivity in…
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Turning Invoices into Growth: Factoring emerges as key tool to unlock SME finance, says BoU Deputy Governor
Uganda is pushing to expand alternative financing tools such as factoring and receivables finance to unlock credit for businesses, with…
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More Than Medicine: Ggoobi recasts health spending as investment driving Uganda’s economic growth
Uganda’s long-term economic ambitions will depend as much on hospitals and prevention as they do on roads and industry, Ramathan…
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Alternative Dispute Resolution push gains momentum as BoU flags UGX 7 trillion in locked banking disputes
Michael Atingi-Ego, the Governor of Bank of Uganda, has called for wider adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in…
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Standard Chartered launches 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator to boost female-led startups
Women entrepreneurs running technology and tech-enabled businesses have been urged to apply for the 2026 cohort of the Standard Chartered…
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Bank of Uganda explores AI shift following engagement with U.S. delegation
The Bank of Uganda has intensified efforts to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations following high-level engagements with officials…
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Euro Gold Refinery secures contract to refine gold for Bank of Uganda
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has finalized the signing of contract with Euro Gold Refinery, to commence supply of gold…
