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Commercial banks, regulators and central banks across East Africa have been challenged to rethink traditional lending models and build an integrated financial ecosystem capable of supporting industrial growth and cross-border trade. According to dfcu Bank Chief Executive Officer, Charles Mudiwa, conventional commercial debt alone would not be sufficient to finance East Africa’s industrial…
KAMPALA — The Electoral Commission has advised Local Government Authorities to halt the swearing-in of newly elected Local Council One (LC1) Chairpersons and committees in villages and cells where election results are still being challenged before the Commission. The directive follows the conclusion of the recently conducted LC1 elections, after which the Electoral Commission received […] The post…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has expanded access to unsecured loans under its revamped ‘Oli in Charge’ campaign, targeting families preparing for the third school term, entrepreneurs seeking business capital and farmers investing in production as the country enters the final quarter of the year. The initiative comes as the Bank celebrates 35 years of operations in […] The post Stanbic expands access to…
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao, to immediately interdict Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho as investigations into alleged corruption at the institution get underway. The Inspectorate of Government (IG) said it has commenced…
Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to deepen trade and investment ties as the 5th Edition of the UAE–Uganda Business Forum takes place from October 26 to 29, 2026, across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah. The forum is expected to bring together senior government officials, business leaders, investors, financial institutions, chambers […] The post UAE–Uganda Business Forum to…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is turning to the High Court to secure full possession of several acres of land in Temangalo, Wakiso district in a long-running dispute with businessman Amos Nzeyi. The fund said this move is to enforce its claim on over 55 acres of land it purchased 18 years ago and […] The post NSSF to sue tycoon Amos Nzeyi over Temangalo land appeared first on NewSwift .
KAMPALA — Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has arrested one of its senior customs officials after he was allegedly caught receiving a USD60,000 (about Shs222 million) bribe from a taxpayer at a Kampala restaurant. The suspect identified as Ssozi Geoffrey has been the Manager of External Operations in the Customs department. URA Assistant Commissioner, Public and […] The post URA manager arrested…
Apex Media Services has undergone a major leadership and corporate restructuring, with Aloysious Ssekanjako taking over as Chief Executive Officer as the company rebrands to Block Media Services Ltd.Block Media Services Ltd is now operating as a private limited company by shares registered in Uganda, with Joan Vumilia retaining her position as company secretary.Ssekanjako took […] The post Apex…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has described the career of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Executive Director Dan Odongo as an example of diligence that should inspire public servants across the country. Speaking at the launch of Odongo’s book, From Humble Beginnings: The Journey of a Teacher Who Rose to Lead a Nation’s Trust, […] The post Tayebwa Says Dan Odongo’s Journey…
Eastern Africa member states have been urged to strengthen regional cooperation and collective security mechanisms amid a changing global security environment that is making it increasingly difficult for individual countries to confront emerging threats on their own. The call was made by Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt. […] The post Eastern…
