Financial
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Nyakayojo SACCO unveils new logo as it charts growth in Western Uganda
MBARARA CITY, March 25, 2026 — Nyakayojo SACCO Limited has unveiled a new corporate logo, signalling a renewed push towards growth, innovation and financial inclusion in Western Uganda. The rebranding was announced…
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Gov’t builds Shs 570mln oilseed processing factory in Alebtong
ALEBTONG, March 25, 2026 — Government has constructed an oilseed processing factory in Apala Subcounty, Alebtong district, as part of a broader national initiative to enhance agricultural value chain, boost local economic…
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Chair re-elected as Kigarama People’s SACCO gets new board
SHEEMA, March 25, 2026 – Kigarama People’s SACCO [KIPS] has elected a new board to lead the financial institution for the next four years, following a successful 26th Annual General Meeting [AGM]…
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PSC in Uganda hits Shs 25.43trn in January 2026-report
KAMPALA, March 25, 2026 — The stock of outstanding private sector credit [ PSC ] in Uganda edged up by 0.3 percent to Shs 25.43 trillion in January 2026, from Shs 25.35trn…
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Uganda’s exports surge to US$ 1.45bln in January, powered by gold and coffee-report
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — Uganda’s exports rose sharply by 72.1 percent year-on-year to US$ 1.45bln in January 2026, up from US$ 844.60mln in January 2025, according to the latest Performance of…
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Afreximbank, FCI to host landmark trade finance conference in Kampala
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance and Credit Insurance on April 15-16, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda,…
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New Zealand’s dairy coop Fonterra posts robust HY26 results as earnings outlook improves
AUCKLAND, March 23, 2026 — New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has reported a strong set of half-year results for financial year 2026 [FY26], underpinned by solid global demand, improved commodity prices…
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EBO SACCO assets hit Shs 120bln as experts call for tighter regulation
MBARARA — EBO SACCO Limited has crossed the Shs 120 billion asset mark, posting strong growth that leaders say underscores the benefits of central bank regulation for large cooperative financial institutions. The…
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Stanbic lending to SACCOs hits Shs 289bn as inclusion drive deepens
KAMPALA, March 23, 2026 — Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited extended Shs 289 billion in loans to 912 savings groups and community finance institutions in 2025, underscoring a growing push to widen access…
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya profit hits record Ksh 30bln as lending and digital banking fuel growth
NAIROBI, March 22, 2026 — Co-operative Bank of Kenya has posted a record net profit of about Ksh 30 billion for the year ended December 2025, as growth in lending, customer deposits…
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