Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

Equity Bank Uganda has launched Equity Online for Business, a powerful new digital platform designed to simplify financial management and empower enterprises of all sizes. The platform represents a major upgrade from the Bank’s previous solution, EazzyBiz, offering enhanced speed, security and convenience to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. Speaking at the launch of the platform at Protea Hotel in Kampala, on Wednesday, Executive Director Claver Serumaga said the new platform was designed around the evolving needs of modern businesses. “Commerce is evolving rapidly, with customers expecting immediacy, reliability and seamless integration. Equity Online for Business responds…

By Mathias Jumba, Head – Integrated Channels, dfcu Bank. We can no longer call Ntinda a residential suburb Ntinda is no longer just a place to live. It is becoming a place to do business, and it is doing so steadily. For years, Ntinda was defined as a residential suburb, a place people returned to at the end of the workday. That description is no longer accurate. Ntinda is evolving into a self-sustaining commercial node within Kampala, and this shift has implications for how financial institutions position themselves to serve customers. At dfcu Bank, our purpose is Transforming Lives and…

Each morning in the hills of Kabale District, children begin their school day long before they reach a classroom. The journey can take up to two hours on foot across steep terrain, leaving many of them exhausted before lessons even begin. For some, especially boys, the daily climb becomes too demanding; leading to irregular attendance or dropping out altogether to pursue entrepreneurial activities. Uganda has made significant progress in expanding access to education through Universal Primary Education (UPE); bringing millions of children into school. However, in hard-to-reach communities, physical access and the quality of learning environments continue to shape how…

The Capital Markets Authority Uganda (CMA) has celebrated 30 years of operations with the launch of CMA@30, a milestone initiative highlighting its role in deepening Uganda’s capital markets and strengthening the country’s financial soft power through investor trust, transparency, and innovation. The year-long commemoration, launched in Kampala, reflects CMA’s evolution from a nascent regulator into a central driver of Uganda’s financial sector development, mobilizing savings, facilitating investment, and broadening public participation in capital markets. Speaking at the launch, CMA Chief Executive Officer Josephine Okui Ossiya reflected on the Authority’s three-decade journey and its impact on Uganda’s financial landscape: “Over the…

Ugandan steel company, Tembo Steels, a leader in sustainable and self-reliant manufacturing powerhouse supported the Iganga Local Government and the Office of the Environment Officer in the Walk for Water, environmental awareness, and climate change action during the Uganda Water and Environment Week(UWEWK) 2026. UWEWK is a weeklong event that is organized annually by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Water Resources Institute (WRI). The event has evolved and grown to become the flagship program for advocacy, influencing, information sharing, and learning within the water and environment spectrum. Officials from Tembo Steels said ; ‘’Building a stronger…

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has urged Ugandans to shift kitchens away from firewood and charcoal, saying clean cooking solutions are no longer an environmental luxury but a public health and education priority. Speaking during the Clean cooking Capacity building workshop for schools & 2nd edition of the clean cooking cook-off held at St Kizito High school Namugongo which brought together 10 schools , Mr Muliisa Emmanuel , the Capacity Building and Awareness Officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) said  cooking using firewood and charcoal has direct effects on health, safety and the environment.…

Ambassador Francis Nkuusa, the principal mobiliser of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in the Diaspora, has commended Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for appointing Col Deo Asiimwe Akiiki as the country’s new Military Attaché and Defence Advisor to Washington, D.C. Nkuusa who is among the initiators of promoting Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as Uganda’s next president and a staunch NRM mobiliser in North America who years ago embarked on efforts to clean the image of Uganda, says Col Akiiki is a hardworking officer, well-educated and patriotic and his appointment…

dfcu Bank has reinforced its urban growth strategy with the official commissioning of its Ntinda branch at Capital Shoppers Mall, positioning itself at the center of one of Kampala’s fastest-evolving commercial districts. The commissioning, an intimate engagement with customers, staff, and the surrounding business community, reflects a deliberate, data-informed approach by the bank to align its footprint with shifting patterns of economic activity across the city. Ntinda’s transformation from a largely residential suburb into a vibrant mixed-use commercial hub mirrors broader urban trends in Kampala. The area has seen a steady rise in retail outlets, professional offices, and small-to-medium enterprises, creating…

Every time you switch on a light, run a business, or charge your phone, you are part of Uganda’s electricity system. But did you know that your actions can either strengthen or weaken the reliability of power supply? Reliable electricity is not only the responsibility of utility Companies and regulators, it depends on all of us. As Uganda’s power system expands powering more homes, businesses, schools, health facilities, and factories than ever before, one critical question remains: what role does the public play in ensuring that electricity remains reliable? The continuity of a steady electricity supply rests on four pillars:…

Representatives from Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) proudly display their certificate of recognition at the 16th Annual Higher Education Exhibition held at Gulu University in March 2026. Fort Portal, Uganda  Mountains of the Moon University has been recognized as the second-best performing institution at the national level during the recently concluded 16th Higher Education Exhibition, organized by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Held from 26th to 28th March 2025 at the Gulu University Graduation Grounds in Gulu City. This marks the third regional Higher Education Exhibition, following previous editions hosted in Mbale City and Mbarara City. The…