I&M Bank (Uganda) has been recognized as the Most Innovative Digital Bank Uganda and Best Private Bank in Uganda for the year 2024 by the Global Banking and Finance Review...
I&M Bank Uganda is making significant strides in digital banking with the launch of its Express Go Digital Account, designed to provide affordable and convenient banking solutions for its customers....
Uganda is embracing the digital age, and the fintech sector is growing rapidly, transforming how people access financial services. At the forefront of this change is MTN Mobile Money (U)...
eTranzact Platform Limited Uganda, a subsidiary of eTranzact Global, has formally launched its operations in Uganda, promising to both transform cross-border payments as well as “reduce transaction costs by at...
Six Ugandan Schools- Kitende Secondary School, Amus College, Kisubi-Mapeera Secondary School, Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School, Kasenyi Secondary School, and Jinja Senior Secondary School were named the best six performing schools,...
In venture capital, a ‘funding winter’ denotes a prolonged period marked by reduced capital inflow, posing formidable challenges for startups seeking investment. During this financial downturn, startups often contend with…
The East African Venture Capital Association (EVCA), a body that represents private capital providers including development finance institutions (DFIs), private equity and venture capital funds, family offices and impact investors…
Emata, a pioneering fintech and microfinance firm based in Uganda, has successfully secured $2.4 million in a seed funding round. The funds, which include $800,000 in equity and $1.6 million…
Kenyan fintech powerhouse, Lipa Later Group, has successfully raised $5 million in a private debt issuance, marking a significant milestone in its financial journey. However, the company’s ambitious expansion plans…
Startups need funding to grow at a speed that they want. This funding usually comes in the form of venture capital which is raised from VC firms, angel investors and…
In a significant development for the African fintech sector, Lipa Later, a leading fintech platform, launched a global crowdfunding campaign after securing regulatory greenlight in the USA. The company aims…
When Abraham Banaddawa was studying medicine in the USA, he realised he wasn’t going to change much in the world. This realisation made him change courses to Business Administration where…
Uganda has been a hotbed for cryptocurrency scams, largely due to the legal ambiguity surrounding the use of digital currencies. The country has had its fair share of crypto scams,…
A startup, in its broadest sense, is a young, ambitious company that is in the initial stages of its business operations. These companies are typically driven by a unique business…
PostBank Uganda, in partnership with MTN Uganda, has launched “Wendi,” an innovative mobile wallet platform designed to support the government of Uganda in the seamless disbursement of PDM (Parish Development…
