Redrawing Uganda’s Credit Map: gnuGrid’s David Opio and His Fintech-led Mission to Democratize Credit in Africa
In this exclusive interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera, Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine, David Opio Obwangamoi, Founder and ED of gnuGrid CRB, shares his inspiring journey—from growing up in rural Uganda to pioneering the country’s first indigenous Credit Reference Bureau. gnuGrid, a trailblazing fintech...
A Comprehensive Guide to GROW Project Funding Opportunities
A Comprehensive Guide to GROW Project Funding Opportunities The GROW Project, a $217M Uganda government and World Bank initiative, offers women entrepreneurs tailored training, grants, and low-interest loans (under 10% annually) from Shs 4M-200M to scale micro and small businesses across all districts. KAMPALA, Uganda...
Airtel Uganda engages students nationwide on plastic pollution, tree planting
Airtel Uganda engages students nationwide on plastic pollution, tree planting Spire Road primary school Planting trees on environmental day KAMPALA, UGANDA – Airtel Uganda, a leading telecommunications company, reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation on World Environment Day by engaging students nationwide in a virtual...
Kenya touts creative economy as next frontier for US investment
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail AmCham Forum in Nairobi spotlights film, music, and sports as key growth sectors. Kenya’s youth-driven demand for music content creates massive synergy for cross-continental collaboration. AmCham Kenya announces formation of a dedicated task force to drive forward US-Kenya partnerships in the creative economy....
Open Live Trading Account: Start Trading Forex With Confidence
Open Live Trading Account: Start Trading Forex With Confidence Opening a live Forex trading account is the gateway to an exciting world of currency trading. Selecting the right broker, understanding the types of accounts available, and implementing effective risk management strategies are fundamental to trading...
Travel apartheid? Seven African countries face US travel blockade
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Nationals of seven African countries banned from US entry. Three other African countries placed on temporary ban. Trump cites terror threats from these countries. US entry ban: Seven African countries have been banned entry to the US and three others face partial restrictions. President...
Revealed: Africa’s $4 trillion investable capital and the call to power a new industrial era
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail AFC’s SAI Report maps out continent’s financial muscle—and the urgency to deploy it in energy, rail, and industrial transformation. Installed power capacity per capita stagnated in Africa vs. doubling in India since 2008. Africa’s railway expansion is gaining speed with 7,000km of new...
Wanted: Bold policy shifts in the mining sector to drive inclusive growth in Africa
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Ministers of Mining in Africa are rallying behind progressive policy shifts to empower communities, formalize small-scale mining, and boost local value addition across the continent. They note that mining is no longer just about digging minerals out of the ground; it’s about ensuring...
KCB Bank Uganda Unveils Mortgage Financing for Divyabhav 7Hills
KCB Bank Uganda Unveils Mortgage Financing for Divyabhav 7Hills KAMPALA – KCB Bank Uganda, a licensed commercial bank has today entered a partnership with Reportage Properties (U) Ltd, aimed at simplifying and enhancing access to property financing for Ugandans. This collaboration seeks to address the...
Venezuelan Envoy, Ugandan Minister Discuss Stronger Ties
Venezuelan Envoy, Ugandan Minister Discuss Stronger Ties KAMPALA, Uganda— Her Excellency Fatima Yesenia Fernandez Juarez, the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Uganda, paid a courtesy call today on Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), at...
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