For the past nine years, Siddy Latabu has been trading in fish, supplying silver fish and smoked fish in Kitgum Main Market to sellers in Kitgum and neighboring districts including;...
Empowering women is like watering the roots of a tree, it nourishes the entire community. This was one of dfcu Bank’s considerations when it started the dfcu Women in Business...
Evelyn Namara is a technology entrepreneur with over 10 years of leading systematic change in social entrepreneurship and digital technology, driving innovation for small businesses. Currently working at the coalface...
Prof. Celestino Obua, a great leader, scientist, trailblazer in academia and research, father, and above all, a human being, ends his journey as Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s (MUST)...
Mr. Arthur Mukembo, is the Lead at Future Lab Studio. He says he is driven to make things better, even if it is by a few adjustments. From real estate...
The Parliamentary Appointments committee will on Thursday 4th July sit to vet Akol Edward, President Museveni’s appointee as the Auditor General. If approved by Parliament, Mr. Akol will be the…
Olivia Byanyima is one of Uganda’s most prominent investment advisory titans. She graduated from Makerere University with a bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics before topping it up with a Masters…
On 26th March 2024, there was a poll on X (formerly Twitter) in which 3,794 people voted. The poll was a vote between building a home or buying bonds. At…
Mastercard Foundation has appointed Kenyan business executive, Carole Wamuyu Wainana to its Board of Directors. Carole joins Mastercard Foundation on the back of a tremendous 35-year career as a business…
The Confederation of Uganda Tourism Associations, at its 7th Annual General Meeting held on 20th June 2024 voted into office, a new Board composed of nine members including the President,…
As dfcu Bank celebrates 60 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda, the Bank’s commitment to creating a positive impact remains unwavering. dfcu recently announced its Sector Specialisation strategy, aimed at serving the unique needs of their wide client base. One of these is the Bank’s Manufacturing Sector, which works to understand the requirements and meet the requirements of…
The Financial Sector Deepening Uganda Board, has in the interim, appointed Ms. Sarah Byabazaire, the current Chief Operating Officer (COO), to assume the role of Acting Executive Director. Ms Byabazaire takes over from Patrick Oketa following the conclusion of his contract on June 15, 2024. “The priorities and values of the organisation remain unchanged. We are counting on your usual…
The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has appointed Mr. Gerald Paul Kasaato as the substantive Deputy Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda. His appointment follows a recommendation from the NSSF Board of Directors after a rigorous recruitment process, according to a statement signed off by Dr. Peter Kimbowa, Chairman of NSSF Board…
In a landscape where businesses often come and go within a short spell, a few construction companies stand the test of time, serving as beacons of stability and endurance amidst the ever-changing tides of the industry. HL Construction Limited stands as a testament to longevity and resilience. Since its establishment in 1986, the company has maintained a steadfast presence in…
My first encounter with dfcu was in the early 1970s, a period when the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and dfcu were pivotal players in the nation’s development finance sector. It was in 1972 when I joined dfcu as a Junior Executive, reporting directly to the General Manager. At the time it was known as the Development Finance Company Uganda. However,…
