Uganda has officially launched its first Islamic insurance company, Tamini General Insurance, on Tuesday. This marks a significant step for the country's financial sector, aligning it with other East African nations offering halal insurance services.

• Tamini General Insurance is a sister company to Salaam Bank, which was previously launched in Uganda by President Yoweri Museveni.
• President Yoweri Museveni urged the Muslim community to focus on commercially viable investments rather than mere consumption.
• The launch, held during an Iftar dinner in Kampala, signifies a move towards financial inclusion and aims to transform Uganda into a producing nation.