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How to build an emergency fund in Uganda

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By Martin Mulindwa Seguya In an unpredictable economy, a financial safety net is more vital than ever. A reasonably stocked emergency fund is essential for weathering life’s unexpected storms without falling into a cycle of debt. While saving may seem daunting, especially in this economy, it is necessary for financial stability and wealth-building. What Exactly Is an Emergency Fund? Advertisements …

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Bobi Wine Aide Arrested as Uganda Opposition Faces Fresh Wave of Repression » The Hoima Post –

Bobi Wine Aide Arrested as Uganda Opposition Faces Fresh Wave

Swabrah Kiganda’s husband, popularly known as Bobi Giant, has been arrested in Uganda on charges of holding an illegal assembly, sparking renewed concerns about political repression ahead of the country’s January elections. Bobi Giant, a close aide to opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi—better known by his stage name Bobi Wine—was taken into custody this week. Bobi Wine condemned the arrest, …

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ON SPOT! Staffer Accuse Bank of Africa Uganda of Phantom Overdrafts, Provident Fund Misuse, and Economic Captivity

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Kampala, Uganda – Fresh evidence has emerged in the explosive case against Bank of Africa Uganda Ltd, placing the lender at the heart of what staff members describe as a systemic scheme of financial exploitation, coercion, and misappropriation targeting both customers and staff. In addition to the High Court affidavit filed by former staff member Michael Mwesigwa exposing coercive loan …

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Museveni Launches NRM Manifesto, Commits to Safeguarding Gains And Driving Uganda Into High Middle-Income Status

Museveni Launches NRM Manifesto Commits to Safeguarding Gains And Driving

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Chairman and President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has officially launched the NRM Manifesto for the period 2026–2031, pledging to protect the hard-earned achievements of the Movement and accelerate Uganda’s march to high middle–income status. The colorful launch was attended by senior party leaders, ministers, Members of Parliament, and other …

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Insider Exposes Alleged Loan Scam at Fincredit Uganda

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By Our Reporter | Kampala A fresh storm is brewing in Uganda’s microfinance sector after a whistleblower accused Fincredit Uganda Ltd of systematically concealing loan agreements from its clients, a practice described as “a coordinated act of robbery disguised as financial service.” The allegations, contained in a whistleblower disclosure letter submitted to the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) and State …

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