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Willy Byarabaha Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies – digital representation of value that are digitally traded and act as a medium of exchange, a unit of account and a store of value, are increasingly being adopted across the world. They are steadily playing a critical role in helping countries across the globe drive their financial inclusion […]

There are many people who have missed out on their favorite sports games, music shows or comedy just because they were unable to buy their ticket from a location which was far from where they were. However, all that is history, thanks to Ticteq, a Xopa Limitedonline ticketing system that houses revelers and organizers in one […]

Talk about Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda and they will tell you how majority die before celebrating their fifth birthday. According to experts, this is due to a number of reasons but top on the list is poor record keeping and poor inventory management. However, a group of entrepreneurs saw this challenge […]

Ugandans across the country could soon be able to access safe and convenient financial services if Cytrone launches its free financial inclusion product. Established in 2016, Cytrone Limited – a payment technology company that offers a domestic, open- loop, multilateral systemthat facilitates electronic payments, is in final stages of product development according to its founder […]

While micro, small and medium enterprises account for over 80% of businesses in Uganda and employ the largest number of the country’s working population, they still find it hard to access bank credit. This is mainly because majority are informal, fragile, lack collateral and thus considered risky. However, in a bid to close the financing […]

By Willy Byarabaha Over the past few years, distinctions between financial institutions and telecom service providers have been gradually breaking, thanks to the emergence of Financial Technology Companies (FinTechs) that are providing the needed bridge. FinTechs are transforming lives in Uganda and the entire African region for the better; facilitating payments, boosting financial inclusion and […]

Our Reporter While access to affordable financial services plays a vital role in enabling refugees cope with negative shocks, reduce exposure to risk and stimulate economic activity, it is still a luxury to many. This is partly because of a mismatch between the financial products available on the market and the cost and financial needs […]