About 40 kilometres from Abim town, the day began before sunrise for the children of Barotukei Primary School. For the majority of the 1,031 pupils, the first lesson of the day was not on the blackboard but rather a gruelling, two-kilometre trek to fetch water, a duty that fell disproportionately on the shoulders of young…
Absa Bank Uganda has entered a three-year partnership with Junior Achievement Uganda (JAU) to deliver a financial literacy and entrepreneurship programme that will empower more than 25,000 learners (aged up to 25 years) with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods and the future world of work. The initiative builds on Absa Group’s long-standing collaboration with Junior…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has invested UGX 372 million in the restoration of Namananga Central Forest Reserve, through a partnership with the National Forest Authority (NFA) and Rotary. The initiative will see the planting of 80,000 indigenous tree seedlings to restore degraded sections of the 459-hectare reserve, which forms part of the Mabira ecosystem. Namananga…
Absa Group delivered strong earnings growth for the first half of 2025, reflecting the successful execution of its strategic priorities. Headline earnings increased 17% as credit impairments declined and pre-provision profit grew. Revenue increased, underpinned by strong non-interest income growth and stable net interest income, reflecting solid divisional revenue contributions. From a geographic perspective, double-digit…
The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Washington, in partnership with US-based facilitator Elaine Robnett Moore, today launched a six-day training program designed to enhance the skills of 100 Ugandan artisans to explore entry opportunities for their products in the US market. The initiative is funded through the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) Fund…
Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with Tata Uganda to make it easier for schools across the country to acquire safe, modern, and reliable buses for their learners. This partnership will address one of the education sector’s most persistent challenges namely affordable, quality school transport. Through the partnership, schools will be able to access high-value asset…
While the legacies of many institutions often fade into obscurity, Mpanga Secondary School, located in the heart of Fort Portal City, nears its 60th anniversary this December. It has endured through resilience and community support, standing as a pillar of education. Yet, for many girls at Mpanga SS and in the surrounding Fort Portal area,…
Absa Bank Uganda has today announced the second set of winners in its ongoing “Play Your Cards Right” 2025 campaign, with four lucky customers each walking away with UGX 10 million for actively using their Absa debit and credit cards in the month of July. The winners include: •Business Credit Card: Dentsu Uganda •Personal Credit…
Over 430 business leaders from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, the UAE, Taiwan and India convened at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the 4th BNI Convention in Uganda. Held under the theme “Beyond Borders: A Legacy of Collaboration, Growth, and Impact,” the event aimed to showcase the transformative power of strategic networking for economic expansion. A core…
Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled a three-year partnership with Makerere University in Kampala, aiming to equip practicing journalists with financial, business, and data-driven reporting to transform the media industry. As part of the partnership, 20 journalists across the country were equipped with various skills during the 2025 Absa-Makerere Journalism Masterclass that took place at the…
