Finance, Policy

Subdued inflation as First Oil nears keeps central bank rate at 9.75%

February 10

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Uganda has once again decided to leave […]

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Policy

Uganda’s health financing model under strain as donor retreat exposes structural fragility

February 8

Uganda’s headline per capita health spending masks a fragile financing model built on donor support. As […]

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Business, Companies, Finance, Financial Services, Policy

Stanbic Economic Forum returns with focus on Uganda’s competitiveness in a shifting global economy

February 5

Stanbic Bank Uganda will host the 2026 Stanbic Economic Forum on February 12, bringing together policymakers, […]

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Finance, Policy

Civil society flags fiscal, social sector risks in Uganda’s FY2026/27 Budget Framework

January 13

Civil society groups have warned that Uganda’s FY2026/27 Budget Framework could undermine critical services despite stable […]

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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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