A conversation with William Kayongo, Head, Enterprise Banking, dfcu Bank For many Ugandans, paying for electricity, water, television or social security contributions is not hard because of the amount alone. It is hard because of the time, the travel and the queues involved. A delayed payment can interrupt …
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Beyond profits, dfcu quantifies its economic, social and environmental contribution Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Serena Kigo, overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria, provided a fitting venue for dfcu Bank’s inaugural Report to Society 2025, unveiled on October 27. The setting reflected the environmental responsibility underpinning …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | A contribution of Sh 30 million by dfcu Bank towards the completion of the Archbishop Kiwanuka Empowerment Centre in Kitovu reaffirms its commitment to supporting institutions that empower communities, develop practical skills, expand economic opportunity and contribute to Uganda’s long-term socio-economic development. The contribution was …
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Three-year partnership has taken free screening, treatment, referrals and health education closer to communities, with 424 people benefiting from the latest health camp in Mutungo Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For more than six decades, dfcu has played a role in Uganda’s development, beginning as a development …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has called for stronger integration among financial institutions, regulators and central banks in East Africa to improve access to capital, strengthen industrial competitiveness and facilitate cross-border trade. Speaking at the Regional Industrialisation Conference organised by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has partnered with Double Q Company Limited to expand access to vehicle and asset finance for Ugandan businesses and individuals seeking to acquire trucks, construction equipment, passenger vehicles and forklifts without putting pressure on working capital. The partnership, launched on Aug. 12 at …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For many Ugandan businesses, the biggest obstacle to acquiring a new vehicle or productive asset is not the need for one, but the affordability of making a large upfront investment. A new partnership between ICEA LION General Insurance, dfcu Bank and Double Q …
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INTERVIEW | From introducing improved coffee seedlings to connecting farmers to markets and international opportunities, Alfred Ojok has spent years building Hasting Coffee Centre into a catalyst for agricultural transformation in Northern Uganda. What began as a mission to support smallholder farmers has evolved into a growing agribusiness that is …
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dfcu Deepens Partnership with Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to Expand Digital Access Across Uganda Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Leading Ugandan bank dfcu, through the dfcu Foundation, has donated 100 desktop computers to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, accelerating efforts to expand digital …
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The increase followed a rise in group profit after tax to Shs74.9 billion, compared with Shs72.1 billion in 2024 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s financial services group dfcu Limited is entering a new phase of growth after shareholders approved a Shs16.32 billion dividend payout as it seeks to …
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