Finance, Financial Services, Policy

Uganda joins continental push for debt justice as public debt soars to UGX130 trillion

June 10

Ugandan civil society groups have joined a growing continental campaign demanding debt justice, arguing that rising […]

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Business, Companies, Energy, Financial Services

One panel at a time, solar energy is powering an education revolution in Mbale

June 8

A rural primary school in Mbale District is demonstrating how solar energy can transform education outcomes. […]

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Business, Finance, Financial Services, Policy

Bank of Uganda slashes cheque limits, caps cash withdrawals in push for digital payments

June 3

Bank of Uganda has cut interbank cheque limits by 50 percent and introduced over-the-counter cash withdrawal […]

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Business, Companies, Financial Services, U

Equity Bank deepens SACCO and SME support with tailored financing push

June 1

Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening financial inclusion by expanding tailored financing, training, […]

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Finance, Financial Services, Trade & Industry

Forex shortages limit African businesses access to bank trade finance

May 29

Foreign exchange shortages are a major barrier limiting African commercial banks’ capacity to offer trade finance […]

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Business, Companies, Financial Services

Equity Group eyes AI systems to become Transformation Finance Institution

May 29

Equity Group Holdings, the rapidly expanding financial services company based in Nairobi, is preparing for the […]

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Business, Companies, Financial Services, Technology & Telecoms

PayPal expands digital dollar to Africa in boost for Uganda’s cross-border trade

May 28

PayPal has rolled out its PYUSD digital dollar stablecoin across 70 global markets, a move expected […]

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Business, Companies, Financial Services, U

Equity Bank recognised for diaspora banking services at Pan-African awards

May 26

Equity Bank Uganda has won three diaspora banking awards at the AIDO Network Pan-African Impact Awards, […]

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Business, Companies, Financial Services

Equity Bank Uganda expands balance sheet as parent group posts strong Q1 growth

May 19

Equity Bank Uganda grew assets to UGX3.8 trillion in Q1 2026 as parent company Equity Group […]

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Business, Companies, Finance, Financial Services

Equity Group profit jumps 24pc as lender expands deposits, cuts bad loans exposure

May 19

Equity Group has reported a sharp rise in first-quarter 2026 profits as strong deposit growth, rising […]

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