Growing Middle-Class Boosts Carrefour’s Growth in Uganda

As Uganda’s economy grows and the middle class expands, the supermarket sector is experiencing a significant transformation. Global supermarket brands, such as Carrefour, are not only capitalizing on this economic upswing but also actively shaping consumer behaviors and preferences in the country. In his recent budget reading, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija highlighted that Uganda’s economic

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FINCA broadens approach to ending poverty in Uganda

As the global FINCA network celebrates 40 years of tackling poverty through financial inclusion, FINCA Uganda has intensified its efforts to improve the lives of small entrepreneurs and cooperatives by offering a variety of support services that keep them on track towards self-reliance. FINCA Uganda’s microfinance services are complemented by financial education, technical assistance and

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Housing Finance Bank Reports 11.3% Growth in Net Profits Driven by Digital Transformation and Revenue Diversification Efforts.

Housing Finance Bank has announced a profit after tax of Ushs 65.1 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2023. The Bank attributed the 11.3% year-on-year growth in net profits to digital transformation and revenue diversification efforts.  In the period under review, Housing Finance Bank also demonstrated significant growth in other key parameters, with

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