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By Ben Musanje Mobile money has emerged as one of the strongest drivers of financial inclusion in Uganda, with access rising sharply across regions and demographic groups, according to the latest Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) findings covering the period 2021/22 to 2024/25. Part of the report, presented by Aubrey Kemigisha Abaho, Principal Statistician under the Department of Social Services …

A new kind of risk is quietly reshaping Uganda’s financial sector, one that doesn’t show up on traditional balance sheets but could determine the future of investment, lending and economic growth. At a high-level meeting in Kampala, aBi Finance, working with key industry partners, unveiled two initiatives aimed at pushing banks and microfinance institutions toward a new standard: financing that …

By Ben Musanje The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has denied allegations of staff mismanagement, inefficiencies in payment, and mishandling of registration kits during the ongoing national identity registration project. Claire Ollama, the NIRA Registrar, addressed these concerns during a press conference at police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, providing a detailed breakdown of the project’s progress, staffing issues, and …

The Sovereignty Bill’s Achilles heel: an invalid certificate of financial implications. – The Voice Uganda HomeEconomyThe Sovereignty Bill’s Achilles heel: an invalid certificate of financial implications. , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/the-sovereignty-bills-achilles-heel-an-invalid-certificate-of-financial-implications/

Kampala– Parliament has on Wednesday has held a special sitting in honor of the Late Hellen Nakimuli (Kalangala Woman MP) who passed away on Sunday. Speaker Rt.Hon Annet Anita Among receiving the body of Hon. Hellen Nakimuli on Wednesday. In this sitting, the Speaker of Parliament has announced some financial contributions from Government, Members of Parliament and other individuals. President …

Kampala– The Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, on Thursday presided over a high-level meeting of Registrars from various Registries and Divisions to review draft case targets for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Acting Chief Registrar Pamella Lamunu (courtesy photo) The meeting, held at the Supreme Court Building Conference Hall in Kampala, focused on aligning performance benchmarks to enhance efficiency …

A storm is brewing in global finance after the African Export-Import Bank, popularly known as Afreximbank, terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings in a move that has sent shockwaves through African financial markets. In a sharply worded public statement, Afreximbank said the credit rating exercise “no longer reflects a good understanding of the Bank’s Establishment Agreement, its mission, …

In a financial sector often driven by balance sheets and bottom lines, Joseph Mugume has spent 25 years proving that sustainable growth begins with people. As Chief Executive Officer of EBO SACCO, Mugume has built an institution rooted not just in savings and credit, but in trust, shared ownership, and community. That philosophy recently earned EBO SACCO national recognition after …

Uganda Decides 2026: Kyagulanyi’s Busia Rallies Shine Light on Hope Amid Financial Strain | Voice of Bugerere Home Politics Uganda Decides 2026: Kyagulanyi’s Busia Rallies Shine Light on Hope Amid Financial Strain

BUSINESS In a landmark move to deepen financial inclusion and empower communities with investment knowledge, the Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA) and the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA) have officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. The initiative, unveiled today in Masaka, aims to decentralize financial education and capital markets awareness, bringing vital information and resources directly to local …