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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As the end of the year approaches, business owners need to start thinking about their year-end tax planning. This is the perfect time to get your affairs in order and …
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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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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS SYSTEM KEY TO EXPORTS PROMOTION & ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), hosted the National Conference on Geographical Indications Systems in Uganda at the Protea Hotel in …
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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 National Social Security Fund (NSSF) recently declared an interest rate of 11.5% for the 2023/24 financial year. This means that over UGX 2 trillion will be credited to members’ …
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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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Uganda continues to face significant income inequality, as highlighted by the 2023 Finscope Survey. The findings provide a clear snapshot of the country’s economic disparities, revealing the income distribution among …