News Uganda Savings: Stanbic Bank calls on Ugandans to embrace a culture of saving for economic progress
Stanbic Bank executive says Ugandans should save before spending, not after, as 30% still keep cash at home earning no interest ...
News Uganda Savings: Kenya behind Uganda and Tanzania in saving
Today, 16.1 per cent of the country's population is surviving on $1.9 or Sh235 per day. The financial health of the adult population deteriorated by five per cent percentage points in the two years under review to 17% Poor financial planning amongst families in Kenya could push the number of those living below the poverty line to 17 per cent by 2033. Currently, 16.1 per cent of the country's population survives on $1.9 or Sh235 per day. The...
News Uganda Savings: How can we protect NSSF from grabbers?
• Government wants to increase NSSF contributions to six percent of salaries matched by six percent from the employer• Uganda is presently in a political crisis as government ties to hijack the huge pot of worker savings built up in the NSSF. Employees are about to increase their contributions to the National Social Security Fund to six percent of their salaries with employers providing another six percent. At present, employees pay a derisory...
News Uganda Savings: Uganda: Gov't urged to meet 50 per cent of HIV/AIDS funding
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has appealed to government to increase its funding towards the fight against HIV/AIDs. The UAC wants government to shoulder at least half of the financial burden in a ...
News Uganda Savings: Foster Friends Uganda
Uganda continues to face conflict – related humanitarian and protection challenges. The far eastern region, the most vulnerable part of the country with the high rates of poverty, high numbers of ...
News Uganda Savings: Uganda: Don't Be Misled By Politicians On Emyooga, Minister Kasolo Warns
The State Minister for Microfinance Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo has asked the people of Kalungu to be aware of politicians who might mislead them on Emyooga program.
