The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has clinched a USD30 million (UGX 104 billion) financing facility from the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD). The partnership marks the first-ever Islamic Line of Finance not only in Uganda but also in the entire East African region, ushering in a new era of ethical and inclusive financing.
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched a campaign aimed at expanding its footprint in the remittances market. The company has also rolled out seamless cross-border payments between Uganda and Tanzania and a new partnership with Dubai Duty Free to strengthen remittance services for Ugandans abroad.