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NCBA Bank Uganda, under its Business Banking Customer Value Proposition (sCVP), in partnership with MAT Abacus Business School, has officially flagged off the NCBA Enterprise Development Program, a one-year initiative designed to equip all NCBA SME customers with the knowledge, practical skills, mentorship and support needed to strengthen their businesses and achieve sustainable growth. The program was officially flagged off at Fairway Hotel in Kampala, on 20 August, with 50 SMEs participating in the inaugural cohort. The flag off was attended by NCBA Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Mark Muyobo, alongside Isaiah Kizito, MAT Abacus Executive Programs Coordinator, and participating…

A Best Farmers Awards winner on building a 10,000-bird-a-week poultry enterprise, learning from Dutch agribusiness systems and preparing to double production in Uganda. The Best Farmers Awards have become one of Uganda’s most influential platforms for recognising excellence in agriculture, celebrating farmers who are driving innovation, creating jobs and transforming their communities. Through the initiative, dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group and other partners, has gone beyond recognising success to supporting farmers through access to finance, knowledge-sharing opportunities, mentorship and exposure visits to the Netherlands. For Zubair Mukaaya, a poultry farmer whose enterprise now produces more than 10,000 chickens every week,…

Stanbic Bank Uganda has become the first financial institution in the country to integrate with China’s CrossBorder Interbank Payment System (CIPS), enabling Ugandan businesses to make direct, faster, and lowerrisk payments in Chinese Yuan (RMB). The move is expected to significantly cut foreign exchange exposure and streamline settlement for the billions of dollars in annual trade between the two countries. Uganda imported USD 3.3 billion worth of goods from China in 2025, compared to USD 118 million in exports. The new system is expected to help exporters to access Chinese buyers more efficiently and reduce the cost of doing business for importers.…

ABC Capital Bank Limited has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy centred on digital transformation and the expansion of its retail banking portfolio, following a period of sustained growth and financial performance in which the bank recorded a 285% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) for the 2025 financial year. The strong performance marks a significant milestone in the bank’s transformation journey, underscoring the success of a disciplined strategy focused on operational efficiency, sound corporate governance, and customer-centric innovation. According to the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Chris Kabagambe, ABC Capital Bank has successfully transitioned from a recovery phase into a sustainable…

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 helping farmers improve productivity, adopt climate-smart practices, and access better prices for their produce. The impact of this work earned Alfred recognition as a winner of the 2025 Best Farmers Awards, an initiative organised by Vision Group in partnership with dfcu Bank and other stakeholders to recognise excellence and innovation in agriculture.…

Interview with Mathias Jumba, Head of Integrated Channels, dfcu Bank As banks look for new ways to serve customers beyond traditional branches, dfcu Bank has launched the Wenja Amaja campaign to expand access to banking through agents, merchants, branches and digital channels. In this interview, Mathias Jumba, Head of Integrated Channels at dfcu, explains what the campaign means for customers, businesses and communities across Uganda. Q1: What is the thinking behind the Wenja Amaja campaign? Mathias Jumba: Wenja Amaja is about making banking more accessible and convenient. We want customers to access services where they live, work and do business, while creating…

For many, retirement means slowing down. But for Oken Joseph, a former soldier residing in Kaliro Village in Lamwo District, hanging up the uniform in 2015 marked the beginning of sustainable agriculture. Today, Joseph is not just a farmer, he is an environmental steward, an entrepreneur, and a role model for his community. Through hard work and strategic partnerships, he has transformed his land into a thriving, multi-income ecosystem. Joseph’s agricultural evolution took a massive leap forward through his involvement with ECOTRUST. The organization provided him with 100 mahogany seedlings and invaluable training that shifted his entire approach to the…

By Ngor Deng Matem Every day, somewhere in South Sudan, a family is struggling. Some overcome their problems, while others quietly fall apart. Most of these stories never make the news, yet they affect children, parents and entire communities. That is why I chose the title “Before We Lose Another Family.” It is a reminder that protecting families should begin before they break apart, not after. Over the past few years, my work has taken me to many parts of South Sudan, including Juba, Wau, Malakal and several state capitals. I have also travelled to Kenya and Uganda. During these…

World Nature Conservation Day stands as a critical global reminder that the finite natural resources that keep our world in balance, our air, water, soil, forests, wetlands, and wildlife, demand our careful, collective stewardship. Uganda is currently facing a severe deforestation crisis, losing 23% of its tree cover between 2000 and 2020. Because the country’s economy relies heavily on small-scale farming, this forest loss is largely driven by expanding agricultural land, alongside logging and fossil fuel extraction. This crisis reflects a harsh global reality. In 2025 alone, the planet lost about 4.3 million hectares of tropical rainforest. This continuous loss…

NCBA Bank today unveiled NCBA NOW, its next-generation retail banking platform, and NCBA ConnectPlus, its new corporate internet banking platform, marking a significant milestone in reinforcing the group’s continental market leadership in digital banking. The launch which took place simultaneously in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania reflects NCBA’s continued investment in technology that knows no borders and enables customers to bank wherever they are, whenever they choose, while equipping businesses with the tools they need to manage increasingly complex financial operations with greater efficiency, visibility and control. Speaking at the launch held at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, NCBA Bank Uganda…