A historic milestone celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in Uganda’s banking and financial services sector
Author: Namwera Faith Zeporah
Namwera Faith Zeporah
Namwera Faith Zeporah is a passionate writer, teacher and lawyer. With a ginormous heart for children, she goes above and beyond to see that every child is loved, understood and feels appreciated.
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Goretti Masadde, has been recognized among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women for 2025.
Unveiled today at the GSMA Digital Africa Summit Uganda, a new GSMA report reveals that with the right digital reforms, Uganda could connect 4 million more citizens to the internet, create 1.79 million new jobs, and generate UGX 14.6 trillion in additional economic value by 2030.
The 7-month campaign will focus on seven key pillars: planning, saving, investment, responsible borrowing, insurance, retirement planning, and digital finance.
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), hosted the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala under the theme “Beyond the Finish Line”.
Indomie Instant Noodles has once again been crowned the Most Preferred Noodles Brand in East Africa at this year’s East Africa Brand Quality Awards (EABQA), held at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala. The recognition reaffirms Indomie’s place as a trusted, consistent, and proudly homegrown favorite across the region.
A new global award launches today to recognize the world’s most promising early-stage entrepreneurs, giving founders who are leading companies that are under four years old and pre-Series A, a stage to celebrate their critical work.
Uganda’s National Day at Expo 2025 will serve as both a celebration of national identity and a strategic engagement, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a competitive, export-led economy and a reliable partner in international trade and cooperation.
This bolder, fruitier tasting beverage brings a splash of playfulness, fun, and refreshing enjoyment to fans across the country. Set to tantalise taste buds with its vibrant twist, FANTA® Pineapple is now available in a 330ml plastic bottle at grocery stores, superettes, and spaza shops nationwide.
This initiative underscores Pesapal’s commitment to driving financial inclusion at a time when nearly 60% of Ugandan adults remain excluded from formal credit and SMEs face persistent financing gaps. By extending access to affordable, data-driven credit, Pesapal is directly supporting small businesses, which form over 90% of the private sector and contribute the majority of employment in Uganda.