Why Uganda’s Financial Inclusion Revolution Has Nothing to Do With Apps

Forget the fintech pitch decks and the glossy dashboards. The real story of financial inclusion in Uganda is playing out in village savings groups, handwritten ledgers, and the fragile trust between neighbours. Pearl Bank’s SACCO Manager Abdallah Aziz Epalat has a front-row seat, and what he’s seen should reshape how the industry thinks about money.

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August 26, 2026
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Uganda’s Insurance Boom Is Real, and Old Mutual Wants to Make Sure Everyone Gets a Seat at the Table

Uganda’s insurance sector is quietly having a moment, and Old Mutual is not watching from the sidelines. With life insurance premiums surging 26% in early 2026, the company’s Managing Director is betting that merging insurance with asset management is the key to getting more Ugandans financially protected.

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August 20, 2026
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Phrase Lubega Takes the MTN MoMo Helm and Puts Uganda’s Small Businesses Front and Centre

A new name now sits at the top of Uganda’s most widely used mobile money platform, and he is wasting no time making his priorities clear. Phrase Lubega, the incoming MTN MoMo boss, has gone on record pledging to reshape how small businesses access credit and financial services. If he delivers, Uganda’s entrepreneurial backbone could look very different.

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August 17, 2026
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dfcu Bank’s Wenja Amaja Campaign Wants to Bring Banking to Your Doorstep, Here’s How

dfcu Bank is going where the people are. The Ugandan lender’s new Wenja Amaja campaign is a four-month push to rewire how ordinary Ugandans access financial services, trading the intimidating branch counter for familiar community touchpoints. This is financial inclusion with a strategy behind it.

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August 2, 2026
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