News, Stories, Events, & Trends that shape the Eastern African region
Housing Finance Bank is proud to announce the launch of the HFB Business Clinics — a transformative platform dedicated to fostering sustainable business growth for Ugandan women as well as small and medium businesses. The business clinics are designed to provide expert advisory services, tailored financial solutions, and practical insights to support enterprises at every
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Access to clean drinking water remains a significant challenge in Uganda, particularly for schoolchildren in underserved areas. According to UNICEF, approximately 30% of Ugandans lack access to safe drinking water, with schools being among the hardest hit. Data from the Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports reveals that only 35% of primary schools have access
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As the world celebrates Women this entire Month of March, a vibrant transformation is unfolding across Uganda. Women, who continuously deal with daily struggles, are now witnessing a surge of economic empowerment, fueled by community-driven financial solutions from the unwavering support of several financial institutions. FINCA Uganda is accelerating action through its different programs that
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Blue Crane Communications (BCC), a fast-growing Ugandan internet service provider and IT solutions company, has been awarded three key International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications: These certifications reflect BCC’s ongoing commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, sustainability, and safety services while demonstrating the company’s adherence to international best practices. They also underscore the continued growth of
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As agriculture and food security take center stage in Uganda’s national discourse, the Housing Finance Bank (HFB) is pleased to announce the signing of a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uganda. This partnership will enable HFB to finance large-scale commercial farming initiatives aligned with government programs that are crucial to the
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Kampala, Uganda – Talkio Mobile, Uganda’s newest telecom provider, which provides a gateway to a smarter, faster, and fully customizable mobile experience, is thrilled to announce a festive campaign that rewards new customers who book a Talkio SIM with a chance to win a brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max and other fantastic prizes, including
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With the ongoing high internet costs in the Country, Blue Crane Communication has cut its prices in its new campaign dubbed Switch to BCC. The campaign is aimed at delivering reliable high internet speeds at the lowest prices for fiber home users and SMEs within Uganda. Running till December 2024, this initiative aims to empower
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