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dfcu Bank’s H1 profits up 56% to Shs29.3bn

But loans and advances to customers reduced by 16% Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has reported a 56% improvement in net profit to Shs29.3bn in the first six months to June.30 driven by a reduction in loan impairment. The lender’s financial results released on Aug.24 show continuous growth …

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Prudential supports Mulago Hospital

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prudential Uganda announced a $30,000 donation to Mulago National Referral Hospital of essential medical supplies such as safety boxes for syringes, heavy-duty aprons, and sterile and examination gloves. The donation, which is part of the Prudential Post COVID Recovery Funds initiative, is a significant step …

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Minister hails growing interest in local tourism

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities has announced a significant rise in the number of Ugandans engaging in local tourism over the past two years. Martin Mugarra, the State Minister for Tourism, revealed that the count of Ugandan nationals visiting various domestic tourist …

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URA surpass FY2022/23 revenue target

The target for revenue collection in the fiscal year 2023/24 has been set at Shs29trillion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Revenue Authority has reported Shs57bn as surplus revenue collected for the FY2022/2023, registering a big achievement given the recent years’ mixed performance that was dented by COVID-19 lockdowns and …

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Museveni commissions 16 factories

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Aug.24, President Yoweri Museveni commissioned 16 factories and made a groundbreaking for another nine at Sino Uganda-Mbale Industrial Park in Mbale City. “You remember this site here was a bush some years ago but now we have a labour force of 2,000 with 36 …

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