Tag: Environment

Uganda’s forest cover continues to diminish significantly, driven by population growth, rising demand for fuel, and agricultural expansion. The consequences are dire ranging from climate change impacts such as global ...

KAMPALA, Uganda – Equity Bank Uganda is reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability through its innovative Equi-Green loan product, aimed at increasing access to clean, affordable energy solutions across the ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA — aBi Finance is equipping Uganda’s leading microfinance institutions and SACCOs with the tools to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations through a targeted ...

Centenary Bank, has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability through a strategic partnership with the National Forestry Authority (NFA). The bank has committed UGX. 60 million to the restoration of ...

Last year, the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with aBi Finance, and other stakeholders in the financial sector, embarked on developing Green Finance Curriculum project ...

By Richard Fergusson, Sub-Regional Coordinator – Southern Africa, FSC and Israel Bionyi Nyoh, Senior Regional Communications Manager – Africa, FSC. Across developed countries, consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental ...

OP-ED : In today’s evolving business landscape, companies and corporations are increasingly expected to demonstrate commitment towards sustainability, and it is not uncommon today to see several entities associate themselves ...

NCBA Uganda has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its Head Office at Twed Towers in Nakasero, marking a major step in the bank's "Change the Story" ...

INSURANCE : The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has authorized a total of 143 industry players to conduct insurance business, effective January 2, 2025. The players include two (2) ...

Mr. Tweyanze Galabuzi, a resident of Acholi Quarters, has emphasized the need for government intervention to improve sanitation and hygiene in area, noting that this will go along way in ...