Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) to reinforce their shared commitment to advancing National Content initiatives and enhancing the capacity of Ugandan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The IEC …
Read More »Glovo Academy debut empowers Ugandan SMEs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo, one of the leading technology platforms operating in Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, has successfully held the first-ever Glovo Academy edition in Kampala, Uganda. Designed to empower local small and medium businesses, the program equips partners with essential operational, digital, and financial skills …
Read More »UDB graduates new cohort of SMEs under enterprise development program
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mbale, equipping participants with critical business skills and investor-readiness knowledge to drive sustainable growth. Delivered in partnership with Makerere University Business …
Read More »French Embassy partners with Stanbic Business Incubator to train start-ups for green economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has signed a new grant agreement with the Embassy of France in Uganda to finance the Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for Entrepreneurship Program. The program, which targets the youth and women in the Kampala Metropolitan Area and the …
Read More »The Future of Ugandan SMEs: A banker’s perspective on bridging the financing gap
COMMENT | MOSES RUTAHIGWA | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a vital part of Uganda’s economy, comprising 90% of the private sector, employing over 2.5 million people, and contributing 20% of the country’s GDP. They embody the grit and ingenuity that define Uganda’s entrepreneurial spirit. Yet, for long …
Read More »I&M Bank campaign puts SMEs in the fast lane with pickup truck financing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank’s Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign is gaining traction among small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), less than two months after its launch, with entrepreneurs already tapping into the bank’s flexible asset financing solutions. On Tuesday, the bank handed over a brand-new Mitsubishi pickup truck …
Read More »The 2025 Equity Bank ‘Tupange Business ne Equity’ SMEs series launched in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has highlighted the importance of its mission to bring financial solutions and business support closer to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country by officially launching the 2025 Tupange Business ne Equity Nationwide Forum. The Tupange Business Ne Equity customer engagements, …
Read More »I&M Bank boosts SMEs with “Tukikube ne I&M Bank”
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda is stepping up its commitment to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of its “Tukikube ne I&M Bank” campaign. The initiative, unveiled at a breakfast meeting for SME customers at the Kampala Serena Hotel, aims to bridge the financial …
Read More »Glitz and music as Absa Business Club relaunched
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lively social interactions and laughter, accompanied by cocktails and entertainment from the Sheraton’s Xavieliee Band capped a day that saw Absa Bank Uganda relaunch the Absa Business Club. “This club is more than banking. It’s a growth engine and a community designed to …
Read More »Absa Business Club relaunched with strategic partners to drive trade, innovation and SME resilience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has officially relaunched its flagship Absa Business Club, an enhanced platform designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through holistic business support, strategic networking, and access to regional and international markets. At the heart of the relaunch …
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