Finance, Policy

CSBAG warns of debt, election pressures as Uganda heads into 2026 “perfect storm”

December 18

CSBAG has warned that rising debt, election-year spending pressures and global shocks threaten Uganda’s growth gains […]

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Policy, Transport

Six airlines approved to fly inter-city routes across west-central Africa

December 9

The air space in West and central Africa is now open to User Preferred Routes (UPRs) […]

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Finance, Policy

January date for IMF Board to review Uganda’s ability to pay back loans

November 14

Early next year, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to review the […]

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Companies, Finance, Policy

CSBAG urges fiscal discipline as S&P upgrades Uganda’s economic outlook to “Positive”

November 13

Economy watchdog Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), has welcomed S&P Global Ratings’ revision of Uganda’s […]

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Finance, Policy

Bank of Uganda maintains base rate at 9.75 pc for over 12 months

November 13

The Bank of Uganda Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Central Bank Rate […]

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Business, Finance, Investment, Policy

Slow structural transformation hinders East African growth

November 7

As of June 2025, the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) multinational operations in East Africa accounted for […]

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Policy, Trade & Industry

Uganda inaugurates first sugar industry stakeholders’ council

October 23

Government targets transparency, competitiveness, and value addition in multi-billion shilling sector The government has inaugurated the […]

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Finance, Financial Services, Investment, Policy

Equity Group sustainability projects impact over 400,000 households in 2024

October 23

Through cash transfers, affordable credit, and financial literacy programs during 2024, Equity Group reached over 447,355 […]

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Finance, Investment, Land & Agriculture, Policy

World Bank sees farming as key to unleashing income growth at scale

October 16

Globally, 500 million smallholder farmers produce 80 pc of the world’s food, yet most remain stuck […]

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Business, Companies, Markets, Policy

COMESA Competition Commission tightens oversight on mergers and consumer protection

October 10

The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding fair competition consumer welfare across […]

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