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AGM: dfcu Bank raises dividend as profits strengthen

The increase followed a rise in group profit after tax to Shs74.9 billion, compared with Shs72.1 billion in 2024 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s financial services group dfcu Limited is entering a new phase of growth after shareholders approved a Shs16.32 billion dividend payout as it seeks to move beyond balance-sheet recovery towards … The post AGM: dfcu Bank raises dividend as profits strengthen appear

The Independent Uganda · 19 Jul 2026

Trust, governance at the heart of Uganda’s $500 billion goal

The forum also highlighted the need for stronger capital markets to support Uganda’s long-term development goals Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s plan to expand its economy tenfold to about $500 billion by 2040 will depend not only on investment and industrial growth but also on stronger institutions, ethical leadership and financial … The post Trust, governance at the heart of Uganda’s $500 billion goal a

The Independent Uganda · 19 Jul 2026

In the Eyes of God: Can religion save girls from unsafe abortion?

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Alaisha Nambi (not her real names) never completed Primary Seven because her parents could not afford to pay her school fees. At just 15 years old, she left school and moved to Kampala in search of work, where she found employment at a dry-cleaning business washing clothes. While working in the city, … The post In the Eyes of God: Can religion save girls from unsafe abortion? appeared first on

The Independent Uganda · 19 Jul 2026

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires - AP News

When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors. But there are steps you should take to keep the air clean inside your home. Buy or make an air filter, ensure your window AC is not pulling in outside air, seal up drafts and av…

Associated Press · 19 Jul 2026