Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | dfcu Bank has announced a strategic partnership with World Navi Company Limited, a prominent Japan-based motor vehicle dealership, introducing a groundbreaking Vehicle and Asset Financing solution. This initiative is designed to make car ownership in Uganda more accessible, reliable, and affordable for both individuals and …
Read More »Uganda’s inequality gap narrows as poverty persists in pockets
Uganda National Household Survey 2023/24 uncovers mixed economic realities Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The latest Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/24 has painted a complex picture of Uganda’s socio-economic landscape, revealing promising strides in income equality and service access, while also spotlighting persistent poverty and stark regional disparities. According …
Read More »UBOS: Uganda’s poverty rate declines to 16.1%, but regional disparities persist
UBOS releases 2023/24 UNHS Report Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) today unveiled the findings of the Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/24 at Hotel Africana, revealing significant improvements in poverty reduction alongside persistent challenges in education, healthcare, and employment. The report was officially launched by …
Read More »Uganda’s Energy Convention 2025: A bold path forward for the sector
From promises to power, can Uganda turn dialogue into energy action? Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | I had the privilege of attending the Energy Convention 2025 at Serena Hotel in Kampala, an event that wasn’t just a gathering—it was a critical conversation about Uganda’s energy future. The convention, held under …
Read More »Jubilee Life Insurance honors top agents at glittering awards night
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In a vibrant celebration of excellence, Jubilee Life Insurance Company Uganda recognized its top-performing agents for their outstanding contributions in 2024. The prestigious awards gala, held on May 8 at the luxurious Golf Course Hotel, brought together the company’s brightest stars for an …
Read More »UIA’s 14th Annual Insurance Agents Awards Gala exposes insurance sector growth opportunity
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) hosted its 14th Annual Insurance Agents Awards Gala at Hotel Africana on April 30, 2025. The event, themed “Celebrating Agents as Catalysts of Change in the Industry,” aimed to recognize and motivate top-performing insurance agents across the country. The …
Read More »Uganda Airlines hosts landmark Uganda-UK trade and business forum ahead of Entebbe–London route launch
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | In a high-level convergence of business, diplomacy, and strategic vision, Uganda Airlines hosted the Uganda–UK Trade and Business Forum at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on April 16. The event marks a defining moment in Uganda’s aviation and economic landscape as the national carrier prepares …
Read More »Insurance: Lost trust or lost opportunity?
Inside Uganda’s struggle to make insurance work for the ordinary citizen Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | By the time Agnes Nakato’s (not her real name) husband died in a road accident, she had no idea that his employer’s life insurance policy could have supported their three school-going children. “No one …
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Uganda’s tax overhaul draws praise—and alarm—from civil society Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | A coalition of over 50 civil society organizations under the Tax Justice Alliance Uganda (TJAU) has raised critical concerns over the Government of Uganda’s proposed Tax Amendment Bills for the 2025/26 financial year, warning that certain changes …
Read More »Green mandate for Ugandan banks
Industry leaders at the Climate Finance Conference call for robust policies, enhanced capacity, and innovative products to embed sustainability in Uganda’s financial system Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Financial experts have called on banks and financial institutions to strengthen their commitment to green financing by implementing clear policies, enhancing human …
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