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Uganda International Fashion Week returns after six years

After a six-year break, Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) is making a comeback, bringing designers, models, creatives and fashion businesses together for a week-long celebration of style, culture and commerce. The 2026 edition opens on Sunday, August 30, at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo and will run through September 5 under […] The post Uganda International Fashion Wee

Sqoop Uganda · 26 Aug 2026

Bold Fashion week puts the business of African fashion in focus

For two nights, Motiv Kampala became more than a runway. It was a meeting point for fashion, culture, commerce and the growing ambition of African designers determined to turn creativity into sustainable businesses. The inaugural Bold Fashion Week, held on Friday and Saturday, brought together some of Uganda and Africa’s exciting fashion talent in a […] The post Bold Fashion week puts the business of African fashion

Sqoop Uganda · 26 Aug 2026

Tyrese Gibson promises more than selfies as he unveils big Uganda plans

American actor and musician Tyrese Gibson did not come to Uganda merely to admire its beauty, take a few photographs and leave with memories of the Pearl of Africa. During his visit, Gibson offered a glimpse into an ambition that is considerably bigger and perhaps deliberately audacious than the usual celebrity talk. Speaking about plans […] The post Tyrese Gibson promises more than selfies as he unveils big Uganda p

Sqoop Uganda · 26 Aug 2026

What Financial Inclusion Is Teaching Us About Uganda’s Economy

By Abdallah Aziz Epalat, Manager SACCOs at Pearl Bank It is easy, from inside the formal financial sector, to define inclusion in terms of accounts opened, transaction volumes or numbers reached. But when you work closely with communities that have traditionally operated outside conventional banking, a different picture emerges. The biggest lesson is that financial […] The post What Financial Inclusion Is Teaching Us

SoftPower News · 26 Aug 2026