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aYo Uganda is Set to Reach the 4 Million Subscriber Mark
By Mark Kawalya Startup microinsurer aYo Uganda is making strides due to a growing awareness of the need…
Makerere University, Stanbic Bank Launch Laptop Acquisition Scheme for Students
By Mark Kawalya Makerere University has entered into a partnership with Stanbic Bank Uganda to support blended learning…
Airtel Uganda introduces Dabodabo Data
By Mark Kawalya The race to offer better data deals in Uganda is gaining momentum. Following MTN’s revision…
Equity Bank Launches Phone-Based Account Opening Via USSD Code
By Mark Kawalya Kenyan founded financial institution, Equity Bank, has launched a phone account opening service that new…
MTN Uganda and MKOPA Enter Partnership to Boost Smartphone Penetration.
By Mark Kawalya A partnership between MTN Uganda and M-KOPA will make 4G smartphones available to Ugandans using…
Jumia Introduces Free Next-Day Delivery to Consumers in Kampala and Entebbe
Jumia, Uganda’s largest online marketplace, is offering its client base in Kampala and Entebbe free next-day delivery using…
ChapChap, a Ugandan fintech startup, secures a funding round.
By Mark Kawalya Ugandan fintech ChapChap, a firm that enables MSMEs to generate trustworthy financial profiles, has secured…
Cycle Connect boosts rural farmers productivity through asset financing
By Mark Kawalya Cycle Connect is a startup that furnishes rural communities with assets that they can leverage…
Nexen provides financial education and loans to SMEs
By Mark Kawalya Nexen is a microcredit institution that is among the few in Uganda that adopts a…
ClickPesa simplifies cross-border B2B payments
By Mark Kawalya A challenge faced across the board by many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania…