Stanbic Bank hailed for revolutionizing money remittances sector

Government has recognized Stanbic Bank for its transformative impact on the remittance sector, as highlighted during the 8th Annual Uganda Bankers Association Conference in Kampala. The bank’s digital innovations, particularly the Flexipay platform, have enhanced the efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of remittance services, supporting Uganda’s diaspora and their families. In his address, Dr. Atingi-Ego, the…

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Uganda, Kenya strengthen trade ties

Presidents Museveni of Uganda and William Ruto of Kenya have signed seven new bilateral agreements, increasing the total number of trade and cooperation accords between the two East African neighbors to 25. The agreements, signed during Museveni’s visit to Nairobi, cover diverse sectors including tourism, property rights, fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, transport, and investment promotion. At…

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Uganda’s ride-hailing motorcyle-taxis promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed

Motorcycle-taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Uganda’s congested capital, Kampala. But they are also the most dangerous. Though they account for one-third of public transport trips taking place within the city, police reports suggest motorcycles were involved in 80% of all road-crash deaths registered in Kampala in 2023….

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Stanbic Bank Uganda secures double win at Euromoney Awards 2025

Stanbic Bank Uganda has been named Best Bank and Best Investment Bank in Uganda at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, solidifying its position as the country’s leading financial institution. These prestigious awards highlight the bank’s dominance in retail, commercial, and corporate banking, and its pivotal role in advancing Uganda’s economic transformation. The Euromoney Awards,…

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MTN Uganda agrees to spin off its Mobile Money unit

MTN Group has taken a significant step toward its Ambition 2025 strategy, by agreeing to separate its moible money unit from its GSM operations. The decision was taken during during an extra-ordinary general meeting of its shareholders this week. The compnay said the move aims to enhance scale, efficiency, and customer service delivery across MTN’s…

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