Finance
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Uganda, Standard Chartered Sign Shs2.747 trillion financing deals for power, water and oil roads
The Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank on Friday signed three major financing agreements worth a combined €641 million…
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Budget Framework Paper, now approved by Parliament, signals tighter spending, stronger revenue drive
As Parliament approved Uganda’s National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27 on Thursday evening, the government set out an…
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From Tier I to Tier II: The strategy behind Finance Trust Bank’s transition
By the time Finance Trust Bank opens a new chapter on April 1, 2026, it will not simply be changing…
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Downgrade: Central Bank authorises Finance Trust Bank shift from commercial banking to credit institution
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced that Finance Trust Bank Limited will transition from a Tier I Commercial Bank…
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Why market depth, not regulation, is Uganda’s next big test
At the recently held Absa Africa Financial Markets Index & Economic Outlook Forum, policymakers, regulators and bankers converged around…
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Government projects Shs69.4 trillion resource envelope for FY 2026/27
The government, through tthe ministry of finance, has projected a Shs69.399 trillion resource envelope for the FY 2026/27 national budget,…
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Banks Supervision Report 2025: Progress made, but structural risks still shadow Uganda’s growth path
Uganda’s economic and institutional reform journey presents a picture of cautious progress weighed down by persistent structural weaknesses, according to…
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Executive banker explains why Ugandans should save first and spend later
As January draws to a close, Ugandans have been urged to make saving a priority if they are to achieve…
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Finance ministry projects Shs290 trillion economy in FY 2026/27
Uganda stands at its most promising economic inflection point, with the Financial Year 2026/27 presenting a critical opportunity to fast-track…
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dfcu Bank moves to ease School Fees pressure with countrywide “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign
dfcu Bank has launched a nationwide Back-to-School campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education financing initiative designed to…
