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Standard Bank Group Enters Egypt, Expands its pan-African Footprint

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Insurance The Big StoryNovember 14, 2025November 17, 2025

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest lender by assets, has officially entered the Egyptian market, opening a representative office in Cairo. The move marks one of the bank’s most significant North…

Who are Uganda’s True Trade Partners?

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2025October 7, 2025

For decades, Uganda’s trade story has been defined by its deepening integration into regional markets, rising dependence on Asia, and enduring ties with Europe. But when you look past the…

Standard Chartered Uganda Hosts Investment Dialogue to Boost Regional Trade

Paul MurungiBanking & Insurance Company NewsMay 23, 2025May 24, 2025

Standard Chartered is set to invest in boosting regional trade, particularly between Uganda and the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as one of the major export destinations for…

200 Ugandan companies liquidated in the last five years

Paul MurungiCompany News Industry & Analysis The Big StoryMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

At least 201 companies have been liquidated in the five years to June 2024, data from Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) indicates. However, new business registration has equally grown, with…

Uganda Received USD 1.3bn in Remittances from its Diaspora in 2022 According to the World Bank.

Jonathan N. LubwamaAfrica East Africa Finance Fintechs Global News Industry & Analysis News & Analysis StartupsSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

In 2022, Uganda received USD 1.3bn in remittances from its diaspora community according to a World Bank and KNOMAD report. This would account for about 4.5% of Uganda’s GDP and…