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Investing and savings guides for Uganda
Short, practical guides to the products Ugandans use to save, invest and protect their families. Every figure is dated and links to where it came from.
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Government securities
All government securities guides (2)- Step by stepHow to buy treasury bills in Uganda: a step-by-step guideWhat treasury bills are, who can buy them, how the Bank of Uganda auction works, and what you get back after tax.2 min read · Updated 2 Nov 2026
- ComparisonTreasury bonds vs treasury bills in Uganda: which suits you?Bills are short and pay at maturity; bonds run for years and pay interest twice a year. How to choose between them in Uganda.2 min read · Updated 2 Nov 2026
Unit trusts and NSSF
All unit trusts and nssf guides (1)Banks and SACCOs
All banks and saccos guides (1)Insurance
All insurance guides (4)- ExplainerEducation policies in Uganda: how they work and what to askHow school fees policies set money aside for fees in Uganda, what happens if you stop paying, and the questions to ask before you sign.1 min read · Updated 2 Nov 2026
- ExplainerFuneral cover in Uganda: what it pays and how fastWhat funeral (last expense) cover pays in Uganda, who it covers, waiting periods, and the questions to ask before you buy.1 min read · Updated 2 Nov 2026
- ExplainerHow much life insurance do I need in Uganda?A simple, needs-based way to work out how much life cover would keep your family secure in Uganda, and what to check before you buy.2 min read · Updated 2 Nov 2026
- ComparisonSavings and endowment policies: insurance or investment?How endowment policies mix life cover with savings in Uganda, the charges to look for, and how to compare them with doing the two jobs separately.1 min read · Updated 2 Nov 2026