For years, Uganda’s banking sector has carried a familiar contradiction: strong profits, expanding balance sheets, rapid digital adoption, and rising deposits, alongside a quieter and more persistent limitation in its economic footprint. Banks have scaled. Financial systems have deepened. Transactions…
Part 2: What Emerging Development Finance Models Reveal If industrialisation is Uganda’s declared ambition, then the structure of its capital will determine whether that ambition materialises at scale. Development finance is no longer simply about lending; it is about instrument…
Uganda is gearing up for a landmark moment on December 12th, 2025, as the Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) hosts its 40th Anniversary Cocktail and unveils a Commemorative Coffee-Table Book at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This is no ordinary…
The banking sector in Uganda remains robust and highly resilient despite prevailing global economic volatility, according to Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU). Following an engagement this week with the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), the Governor…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has moved to dispel persistent confusion regarding the oversight of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (SACCOs), firmly stating that it retains full supervisory authority over large SACCOs as mandated by law. According to Mr. David…
Stanbic Bank, Uganda’s largest commercial bank, this week launched a major 18-month-long brand campaign titled “Keep Growing.” This initiative represents a significant commitment to national development, aligning the bank’s operational strategy with its critical Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) Agenda.…
The regulatory landscape for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) in Uganda is undergoing a significant transformation. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has initiated a decisive move to issue licenses to large SACCOs under the Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions (Registered…
The future of Uganda’s digital economy, powered by mobile financial services and driven by artificial intelligence, hinges on a single factor: collective cybersecurity. This was the definitive takeaway from the EastCon Cybersecurity Symposium held at the Nakawa ICT Innovation Hub…
A new chapter of empowerment and aggressive market expansion is being written in Uganda’s financial sector. David A. Wandera, a local son with Pan-African expertise, has made history as the first Ugandan to be appointed Managing Director and CEO of…
The African financial and trade communities convened over the weekend in Cairo, Egypt, to bid farewell to a leader whose tenure fundamentally reshaped the continent’s economic landscape: Professor Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors…
A significant diplomatic and financial fallout is unfolding between Uganda and Germany following the abrupt recall of crucial funding agreements with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ). Two pivotal government agencies, the National Planning Authority (NPA) and the Office of the…
Stanbic Bank Uganda and PostBank Uganda Limited (soon to be Pearl Bank Uganda) have announced a strategic partnership to link their respective mobile wallet platforms, FlexiPay and Wendi Wallet, a significant move that signals a new direction for Uganda’s financial services…
The East African Capital Markets Conference (EACMC 2025), held in Kampala this week, concluded with a powerful consensus: the future of the region’s finance lies in the strategic embrace of Digital Transformation and Sustainable Finance. The gathering of regulators, policymakers,…
In a move set to transform the landscape for marketing and creative enterprises across Africa, The Alliance of Independent Agencies (the Alliance) has formed a pivotal strategic partnership with the Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN). This collaboration establishes a robust global…
The 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday, under the theme “Fintech for Sustainable Growth: Innovations, Investments & Inclusion,” served as a powerful convergence of Africa’s top financial technology leaders, regulators, and innovators. The…