Stanbic Bank Uganda, under the leadership of Tunde Thorpe, the Executive Head of Business and Commercial Banking, over the weekend donated assorted equipment to Nyantabooma Health Centre III, in Kabarole District. The bank handed over essential medical equipment and 200…
As the world grapples with unprecedented global shocks, escalating trade disruptions, climate impacts, and geopolitical tensions, a call to action has resonated from the heart of Africa. At the 28th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis in Kigali, Rwanda, Dr.…
Uganda has registered a triple victory in continental standardisation leadership, signalling a new era of influence for the nation in shaping global and African trade. This comes after the country secured three key roles during the recent elections by the…
Stanbic Bank and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have today unveiled a regional partnership aimed at empowering women’s economic development and advancing environmental sustainability across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. This collaboration, dubbed “Promoting Green Businesses and Jobs…
Equity Bank has been named the “Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Kenya” at the Kenyan edition of the Brand Africa Awards 2025. This prestigious accolade, coming shortly after being recognised as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand by Brand Finance, serves…
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is actively courting investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), highlighting lucrative opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and trade. This initiative comes after a delegation from the UAE,…
As Uganda prepares to commemorate the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Fort Portal City, the Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) has issued a powerful call to action. Under this year’s global theme, “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive…
Uganda has officially emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, achieving a remarkable milestone by surpassing Ethiopia with a record 47,606.7 tonnes (equivalent to 793,445 60kg bags) shipped in May 2025, despite the current global price fluctuations. This historic achievement is…
A silent yet profound crisis is unfolding across Uganda and indeed, the globe: millions of people are unable to produce the number of children they desire, not due to a rejection of parenthood, but because of formidable economic and social…
In a powerful gathering that underscored the urgency of global financial reform, Dr. James Mwangi, the Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group, joined a formidable coalition of global financial leaders today at the Financing for Development 4 (FfD4) conference…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU), under the leadership of Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, early this week participated in the Treasurers and Insurance Roundtable held in Washington, D.C., USA a pivotal global convening that brought together leading practitioners from the humanitarian…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has again cemented its position at the forefront of environmental stewardship, receiving the much-coveted National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award in the financial institutions category. This prestigious accolade, presented at a vibrant ceremony held at the…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a pivotal institution in financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade, is poised for a new chapter of leadership. Its shareholders have officially appointed Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s next President and Chairman of…
The backbone of Uganda’s financial inclusion story, the microfinance sector, took centre stage today at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU). The gathering, which brought together key players in the microfinance landscape, including…
Stanbic Bank Uganda under the leadership of its able Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kenneth Mumba, has invested at least Shs1 trillion in various initiatives in a bid to drive Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, mirroring the government’s efforts to fight poverty in…