Ruth Ajuna is living proof of how determination and access to the right financial support can transform lives. A farmer and entrepreneur from Hoima District, Ruth has cultivated a thriving …
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Stanbic PMI: Ugandan business conditions, Bank performance
Key Findings The latest Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data reveals a sustained expansion in Uganda’s private sector for the seventh consecutive month, as business activity and new orders continue …
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dfcu’s Women in Business Program is transforming the face of women entrepreneurship an interview with Dr. Gudula Naiga Basaza.
Empowering women is like watering the roots of a tree; it nourishes the entire community. This was one of the considerations of dfcu Bank when it started the dfcu Women in Business …
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Stanbic Bank Powers Adjumani Hospital’s Ambition to Eliminate Maternal Mortality to Zero
Adjumani Hospital has launched an ambitious initiative to eliminate maternal mortality, inspired by its recent recognition as one of Uganda’s top-performing health facilities. The Ministry of Health recently ranked hospitals …
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Strengthening Data Governance: Insights from Uganda’s Inaugural Data Governance Forum
On 17 October 2024, the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) organized its first-ever Data Governance Forum. The hybrid event was themed “Data Governance and Risk Management: Discussing …
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The Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.75% due to an improved inflation outlook. Inflation remains subdued, in …
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Unlocking Business Opportunities: How dfcu Bank is Supporting Uganda’s SMEs
In a significant step toward transforming Uganda’s business landscape, dfcu Bank has launched a new lending campaign aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. With over …
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How Village Savings Associations are Boosting Uganda’s Local Economies
Saving has become increasingly crucial in today’s environment due to the rising cost of living and economic pressures. For those in rural areas, accessing traditional banking services can be both …
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dfcu Bank Continues Legacy of Empowering Women Entrepreneurs as it Launches GROW Countrywide Initiative
Dfcu Bank has announced its role as an implementing partner for the Government of Uganda’s GROW Project, a new initiative dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses, sustaining …
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Better to Borrow What You Can Afford Rather Than What You Want
It can be unsettling to open a daily newspaper and come across adverts announcing the imminent sale of loan defaulters’ assets, more so if it is somebody that you know. …