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HFB Equips Agent Bankers with Skills and Solutions to Strengthen Financial Inclusion at the HFB Agent Banking Forum

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Housing Finance Bank (HFB) today hosted over 150 Agent Bankers from Kampala at the HFB Agent Banking Forum held at Imperial Royale Hotel, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to strengthening its agent network through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical business support. The forum brought together agents and Bank representatives to deepen their understanding of the evolving

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Uganda Digital Society Announces First John Babirukamu Annual Memorial Lecture

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  Industry leaders, young professionals, academia and innovators to gather for a landmark conversation on mentorship, leadership and Uganda’s digital future.  May 28th 2026, Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Digital Society (UDS) has announced the inaugural John Babirukamu Annual Memorial Lecture organised in honour of the late John Birungi Babirukamu, a respected digital strategist, communications leader,

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When the School Bell Rings, the Financial Pressure Begins: Inside Uganda’s Back-to-School Reality and the Race to Keep Children in Class

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By the time the school bell rings to signal a new term in Uganda, many parents have already been in silent preparation for weeks. Every available shilling is accounted for, personal needs are put on hold, and family conversations quietly revolve around one pressing question, how to meet the rising cost of education. Uganda’s education

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Bank of Africa-Uganda reinforces SME focus at the 3rd Edition of the CEO Business Conference 2026

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Bank of Africa-Uganda is proud to have participated in the 3rd Edition of the CEO Business Conference 2026, held under the theme “Adapt and Advance.” The conference brought together CEOs, business owners, and senior decision-makers from across key sectors, including contractors, traders, and educational institutions, to exchange insights on building resilient and competitive enterprises in

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Housing Finance Bank Delivers Strong 2025 Financial Performance, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Growth

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Housing Finance Bank has announced strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating sustained growth across profitability, assets, loans, and customer deposits. The performance reflects disciplined execution of the Bank’s strategy, continued investment in innovation, and a strong commitment to financial inclusion and sustainable growth. Strong Financial Performance Profit after tax increased

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Stanbic launches 11th Schools Championship to spur youth innovation, job creation

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Kampala: Stanbic Bank Uganda has flagged off the 11th edition of the National Schools Championship (NSC), a flagship initiative aimed at equipping learners with practical skills in innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to tackle youth unemployment. The programme, launched on Monday, is part of the bank’s corporate social investment and comes as Stanbic marks 35

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Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen collaboration in key areas

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Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen collaboration in key areas including energy development, trade facilitation, infrastructure and regional peace, following high-level talks between the two neighbours in Dar es Salaam. The commitments were announced during a joint press briefing by Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan after bilateral discussions

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How FINCA Uganda Loans Are Fueling the Growth of Enterprises in Northern Uganda.

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In Northern Uganda, entrepreneurship is often a story of resilience and determination, rising above limited capital, fluctuating markets, and long distances from financial institutions. For many business owners, progress depends not only on hard work but also on finding a lender willing to walk the journey with them. Recent Customer Open Forum sessions across FINCA

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