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The banking industry except two credit institutions held strong capital buffers signalising increased resilience to potential shocks Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda bank profits rose 27% in 2021 from the previous year as the economy partially recovered, but the industry’s future faces uncertainty due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine …

  Koboko, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s host and refugee households are having the same recovery proportions as the East African nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, preliminary findings from a recent study show. However, refugees in Koboko District recovered more than the host though still with lower Resilience …

Russia-Ukraine war could deter economic recovery leading to a rise in policy lapses and low new policy uptake and renewals Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s insurance industry has recorded a gross written premium growth of 10% for 2021, to Shs 1.18trillion driven by enhanced distribution, customer confidence, risk …

Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | UAP Old Mutual insurance company has seen its net profit nearly double from Shs 9.7billion in 2020 to Shs 17.2billion last year driven by increase in gross written premiums, better claims and expense management. The insurer, which owns 45% of UAP Old Mutual Properties …

But reopening of economy will boost growth in the year through June to 4.5% and 6% in 2022/23 Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda risks going into a new borrowing spree in the event that the government extends subsidies to essential commodities to cushion the soaring prices, according to …

  But the country still has a lot of coffee that is still being dried on the ground Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s coffee industry will seek new international market for their products to reduce over concentration on traditional buyers to boost farmer’s income. Coffee is the country’s …

The bank’s next focus is on delivering on the priorities set under its new strategic plan Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Pan-African multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, recorded a 10% growth in profit for the year 2021 to $387.3 million, demonstrating a strong and resilient growth. The inclusion of …

The firm is now eying NSSF savers, banks and Sacco’s to spearhead growth Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda Clays Ltd is venturing into production of bricks, thanks to the improved technology and the booming construction sector. The firm’s executives claim the new brick will lower construction costs compared …

The company registered growth in profit for the second consecutive year amidst COVID-19 pandemic Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda Clays Limited reported a sharp increase in annual profit for 2021 and has promised to return Shs 1.35 billion to shareholders as dividends subject the annual general meeting approval. …

The lender is seeking opportunities for collaboration while becoming more agile to serve customers beyond traditional banking Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | ABSA Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of ABSA Group, a financial services conglomerate based in South Africa, has seen its profit more than double riding on the rebound …