For years, the financial path for many Ugandan professionals was clear; open an account with a major commercial bank, earn a steady salary, and rely on that bank for loans …
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WomenIN Festival 2025 Culminates in Two Days of Holistic, Transformative and Unapologetic Empowerment
The WomenIN Festival 2025 wrapped up a powerful two-day celebration at Newlands Cricket Ground on 13–14 November, bringing together hundreds of women from across South Africa for an immersive programme focused …
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How Uganda’s Informal Sector is Slowly Embracing Financial Inclusion
The informal sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, powering livelihoods, fueling local commerce, and playing a crucial role in the country’s development. These people work tirelessly every day to …
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What should be done to address Uganda’s deepening youth unemploymentÂ
As Uganda continues to struggle with the rising youth unemployment rates, experts are warning that the crisis is not just about a shortage of jobs. According to Carolyn Mary Amase, …
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As mobile money becomes a central part of Uganda’s financial ecosystem, a new challenge has emerged: unregulated digital lending and mobile wallet overdrafts that leave users financially vulnerable. The growing …
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Uganda Baati under the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation has launched the second phase of its Economic Empowerment Skilling Program targeting out-of-school youth in Tororo District. The initiative aims to address …
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dfcu Bank Champions Success of Female Entrepreneurs Through GROW Project Partnership
dfcu Bank has been unveiled as one of a limited selection of Financial Institutions that will implement the GROW (Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Initiative across Uganda. The …