Stanbic Bank Tanzania and the Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA) have signed a five-year partnership agreement aimed at growing businesses in Zanzibar. According to the announcement, the deal will expand support for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Unguja and Pemba, combining ZEEA's economic empowerment mandate with Stanbic's financial expertise, business development and market linkages. The signing took place at the Zanzibar Fahari Expo 2026, where Stanbic is the main sponsor with a 200 million shilling contribution.

Centenary Bank has launched Gonza Pay, a secure digital wallet aimed at enhancing financial transactions in Uganda. This initiative comes as the country experiences significant growth in digital financial services, despite a continued reliance on cash among many citizens, according to TechJaja.

Interswitch has formed a strategic partnership with Tropical Bank Limited to enhance access to banking services in Uganda. This collaboration is designed to transform the way Ugandans engage with formal banking by providing essential services through a wide network of agents. The integration of Tropical Bank's services with Interswitch's digital infrastructure aims to improve customer access across the country.

M-KOPA Uganda has unlocked over Shs1 trillion in cumulative credit for more than one million customers since its inception in 2013. This milestone highlights the company's efforts to enhance access to smartphones and digital financial services for Ugandans who are typically excluded from traditional banking systems. The announcement also includes the launch of new upgrade benefits for customers.

Ecobank Tanzania is providing financial education to the public through its participation in the 50th International Trade Fair, Sabasaba, taking place at the Julius Nyerere grounds in Dar es Salaam. The bank's booth is located in the Insurance Village managed by the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA). A representative from Ecobank stated that the bank offers various financial services aimed at meeting the needs of individuals, businesses, and institutions, providing customers with convenient banking solutions.

The Government of Uganda has obtained €110.5 million (approximately Shs481 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to finance the upgrading of the 115.8-kilometre Kitgum-Kidepo road, which is considered a strategic infrastructure project.