A new chapter in strengthening Uganda’s digital financial ecosystem was unveiled on Monday as MTN MoMo officially launched the MoMo Agent Loans Marketplace, a collaborative platform designed to tackle the persistent challenge of agent liquidity. The initiative, launched in partnership…
In a move signalling a strong commitment to its most valuable asset, its people, dfcu Bank has announced the strategic appointment of Marsha Nyonyozi Walusimbi as its new Chief of People and Culture Transformation. This key leadership role underscores dfcu…
Dfcu Bank has taken a significant step towards driving economic growth and transformation in Uganda with the launch of the dfcu Foundation. The Foundation, which was first established in 2017 as the Agribusiness Development Centre, has transitioned into a full-fledged…
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and increasing public scrutiny, the power of effective communication has never been more critical for the banking sector. This pressing need has been squarely addressed by the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), which…
Music lovers, mark your calendars! This year’s Jazz Festival, set to take place on May 10th, 2025, at Serena Hotel Kampala, promises to be an unforgettable night of smooth jazz, timeless elegance, and high energy. Dfcu Bank and CFAO Motors…
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…
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…
Business mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia and his wife, Jyotsna, have added the Lotis Towers to their humongous property portfolio. Lotis Towers, an upscale building, is situated on Plot 16 Mackinnon Road in the leafy Nakasero suburb. According to a notice from…
The URA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi has called upon the early adopters of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) to support their counterparts who are still facing challenges to enable EFRIS fully take off. He made the…
MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge leads key partners in launching the MTN AWE accelerator programme in Kampala As we continue to observe the Women’s month, MTN Uganda is delighted to announce the unveiling of 118 exceptional women entrepreneurs who have…
Marked annually on 8th March, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. For many communities and organisations, the third month of the year has turned into a month-long celebration of…
Stanbic and dfcu banks are the only Ugandan banks that have appeared in the East African Top 20 banks despite banks recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The latest annual survey by South Africa’s African Business Magazine ranks…
DTB recorded a 30% growth to Shs20.3bilion driven by an increase in interest income, fees and commission, and foreign exchange business as Dfcu bank saw profit after tax double to Shs18.7billion. On the other hand, the country’s largest commercial bank,…
Mathias Katamba is a Ugandan Economist, business executive, banker andentrepreneur, currently Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer DFCU Bank. Mathias has also worked with Housing Finance Bank, a commercial bank, PrideMicrofinance Limited, National Social Security Fund, Uganda Finance Trust nowFinance…
Dfcu Bank has once again partnered with Nation Media Group represented by Daily Monitor, KPMG, and Uganda Investment Authority to launch the 2022 Uganda Top 100 Mid-sized companies’ survey. The Uganda Top 100 mid-sized companies’ program has been running since…