Tag: financial inclusion

dfcu Bank: Technology Can Expand Agricultural Finance in Uganda

Agribusiness Ibrahim Ojuku -
 As Uganda works to accelerate agricultural commercialisation, technology is helping financial institutions better understand farming businesses and expand access...

Uganda launches university programme to professionalise cooperative sector

Business Darmasco Kaggwa -
Uganda has launched a national programme to expand specialised academic training in cooperatives, as the government seeks to strengthen...

PDM reaches 3.57 million beneficiaries as gov’t channels Shs4.3 trillion

Business Darmasco Kaggwa -
Uganda’s Parish Development Model (PDM) has reached 3.57 million beneficiaries after the government capitalised its revolving fund with 4.317...

Musherure Calls for Stronger Microfinance Impact as MSC Reaches 7.5 Million Ugandans

Entrepreneurship Darmasco Kaggwa -
Minister of State for Microfinance Shartsi Kuteesa Musherure has called on the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) to strengthen its...

MTN MoMo Champions Responsible Digital Credit Through New Financial Literacy Campaign

Corporate News Sarah Kamanyire -
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has today launched a nationwide financial literacy campaign to empower its customers with the knowledge, confidence and discipline...

Minister Shartsi Kuteesa Takes Over Uganda’s Microfinance Portfolio as Kasolo Hands Over

Business Moses Kabasibante -
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has formally handed over Uganda’s microfinance portfolio to State Minister for...

Diaspora Dollars: BoU Pushes New Strategy to Convert Remittances into Investments and Development Finance

Finance admin -
The Bank of Uganda has announced plans to introduce a Diaspora Bond as part of a broader strategy to...