Many analysts agree that the Ugandan economy in 2024 exhibited remarkable resilience, navigating a landscape fraught with global uncertainties and regional challenges. At the centre of this performance was Dr...
Imagine stepping into Africa’s booming financial sector with a community behind you, ready to help you connect, grow, and lead. Becoming a member of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC)...
The financial profession is undergoing a seismic shift. The age-old notions of bookkeeping and audit trails have given way to a dynamic era where finance leaders are pivotal in shaping...
Western Union and Postbank Uganda have today launched international money transfers in the Wendi mobile wallet. The co-branded digital service will empower customers in Uganda to send and receive funds...
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...
By Richard Yego Over the past 25 years, MTN has played an instrumental role in shaping Uganda’s telecommunications and digital economy, marking a journey characterized by innovation and transformation. Our…
The HR Reveal Awards, popular for shining a light on best HR practice have recognized Julius Kakeeto as a trailblazer in driving a people-centric approach to leadership within the banking…
Intesa Sanpaolo and Investec Bank have successfully raised US$150m on behalf of CRDB Bank, Tanzania’s largest bank, in the form of a syndicated term loan facility. The transaction is a…
Businesses in Eastern Africa must act quickly to avert increasing cases of economic crimes and fraud that threaten their existence, the Global Economic and Crime Survey by renowned international audit…
Andrew Kilonzo, the managing director of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)this week held a productive and insightful meeting with the new I&M Bank Uganda CEO, Robin Bairstow, at the bank’s head…
Behind Ruth Zaipuna’s calm demeanor lies a lady who is a fighter and strong willed strategist. Since becoming CEO of the NMB Bank in Tanzania in 2020, she has transformed…
By Jaco Viljoen Around the world, banks form the foundations of any economy by providing critical services that enable payments, working capital to grow businesses, finance to buy assets, interest…
Kariuki Ngari usually refers to himself as a village boy at heart. Born and raised on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, he has risen to become a global citizen, leading Kenya’s largest international bank, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). Kariuki was born to a teacher and a homemaker, the only boy amongst seven sisters. His father imbued him with humility. “In…
Manzi Rwegasira has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Tanzania. In a statement the bank said Rwegasira “brings in a wealth of expertise from various facets of banking.”…
Centenary Bank has been recognized and awarded as the best bank at the 30th Global Finance awards. In a grand celebration held alongside the IMF World Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco,…
