Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership: Imagine Opening an Account in 5 Minutes: Filling the Digital Banking Puzzle Couldn’t Be More Interesting

by CEO East Africa MagazineProfilesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

As the famous saying goes, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step,” well, the banking sector has had an interesting one, it has had to traverse miles to…

TO BORROW OR NOT TO BORROW: Managing personal debt on the path to effective wealth management

by John MwesigyeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, managing debt wisely is a crucial component of achieving financial stability and long-term prosperity. The latest episode in our wealth series delves deep into the art…

OPINION: Uganda’s National Budget 2024/2025⏤ Fresh Opportunities to Grow; Grab Your Own

by Anthony KituukaIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

The Ugandan national budget for 2024/2025 was approved by Parliament, with a total expenditure of UGX72.136 trillion.  The biggest portion of this⏤ UGX31.98 trillion will be financed by domestic revenues…

Five Ways a Personal Loan can help you achieve your financial goals

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsFinanceThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJune 20, 2024June 21, 2024

In today’s fast paced world, financial stability and achieving one’s goals go hand in hand. Every now and again, we need an extra boost, and personal loans can be a powerful financial tool when used wisely. In this article, Madina Nalubiri, Ag. Senior Manager – Pinnacle Banking at dfcu Bank identifies and breaks down five ways in which you can…

Board Chairman Jimmy Mugerwa explains the remarkable legacy of dfcu Bank- a tale as old as Uganda

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

9th October 1962 – in a highly anticipated ceremony, the official flag for Uganda was hoisted, to signify the end of colonial rule and the start of a new era of Independence for the country. Uganda had been a British Protectorate from 1984 and on the same day, the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom was lowered….

10 Business Leadership Tips By Simpson Birungi, the Billionaire Maverick Founder of Movit Products⏤ East Africa’s Largest Homegrown Personal Care Company

by Jonathan LBillionairesCEOsThe Big StoryThought LeadershipTop 10June 15, 2024June 15, 2024

Simpson Birungi founded Movit Products Ltd in 1997, starting with a makeshift workshop in Namasuba, Wakiso District. Since then, the company has grown into a multi-billion enterprise, becoming one of…

H.E. JAN SADEK⎮ There’s plenty more work to do yet, to unleash the full potential of Uganda’s tourism 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

I am delighted to be here today at this seminar with the objective to discuss Sustainable financing for tourism and hospitality. I will try to present to you what the…

INVESTING 101: Navigating the options to financial freedom and building wealth with Standard Chartered Bank’s Lydia Nakamya

by Lydia NakamyaThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Ten years ago, when Standard Chartered Uganda had just launched wealth advisory services, the first client I met said “Diving into the world of investments is like trying to solve…

Why you should invest in Treasury Bills and Bonds

by Kenneth EgesaNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 11, 2024May 11, 2024

 Seeking a safe and reliable way to grow your savings while supporting the Ugandan economy? Look no further than Treasury bills and bonds, issued by Bank of Uganda (BoU) on…

GEORGE ARODI⎮A Predictable Policy Environment is Good for Investment Growth in Manufacturing

by George ArodiIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

As a young graduate, when I was being introduced into the circles of trade and tax, my CEO then, Kaushik Shah made me attend some of the key meetings at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and I would later…