American international money transfer company Mastercard has taken a significant step in expanding Uganda’s digital finance landscape by opening its first-ever office in Kampala. This milestone marks a new phase in Mastercard’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion and accelerating digital…
The Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today announced its decision to maintain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75%. This decision comes amidst rising inflation, primarily driven by an increase in services inflation, particularly in passenger transport. While…
On Tuesday, officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) made a bold move in the fight against abuse of government funds by arresting nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance. The arrests followed an ongoing investigation into the alleged…
Geoffrey Kihuguru, a distinguished businessman and insurance expert, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at Uganda Development Bank (UDB). Kihuguru, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Pentad Insurance Brokers, brings a wealth…
In a bid to enable Ugandan business operators to have easier and more affordable access to credit, Stanbic Bank Uganda has reduced its USD Prime Lending Rate (PLR) from 13.5% to 13.0% per annum. According to a statement from the…
Uganda has retained its position as one of Africa’s top financial markets, securing fourth place in the 2024 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. The report, released in Kampala on January 28th, highlights the country’s strong macroeconomic stability and improvements in…
The Bank of Uganda has appointed Collin Babirukamu as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Babirukamu brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and financial technology to this critical role. His expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence,…
MTN Uganda has announced a significant 29.7% increase in net profit to Shs 295.7 billion for the half-year ended June 2024, driven by robust growth in voice, data, and fintech services. The telecom company’s voice revenues rose by 15.1% to…
In line with its purpose of fostering prosperity for Ugandans, PostBank Uganda has launched a Self-Onboarding ZeroFlex digital account to enable customers to self-register and have access to financial services anywhere and at any time without necessarily moving to the…
Jubilee Life, a leading insurance provider in Uganda, today announced the launch of its innovative Jubilee Smart Save Plan. This new plan aims to empower Ugandans to prioritize long-term financial security by offering a flexible and secure savings solution. Raising…
The seventh annual bankers’ conference, hosted by the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) on June 19th at the Kampala Serena Hotel, buzzed with discussions on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) issues, reflecting a growing global trend among businesses. Under the theme…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) took decisive action on June 18, 2024, revoking the license of Mercantile Credit Bank Limited. This move places the bank under liquidation, effectively shutting down its operations. BOU’s decision, which also places Mercantile Credit Bank,…
The Diamond Trust Bank has bid farewell to its former Managing Director, Varghese Thambi, marking the end of his 17-year tenure with the bank. Thambi, who joined DTB in 2007, was hailed by the Deputy Governor of the Bank of…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has been named the best-performing Primary Dealer Bank in the Government Securities Market for the year 2022-2023, earning the honour for the second time since the inception of the awards 19 years ago. Primary dealing involves…
UAP Old Mutual in collaboration with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda have hosted a highly informative financial education engagement at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Themed, ‘Prosper in Retirement and Beyond’, the event targeted customers who are soon to…