Business, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy, Transport

Regional MPs want new infrastructure fund

March 13

March 13—There has been a suggestion that the East African Community (EAC) should set up an […]

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Finance, Financial Services, Policy

Mastercard rates Ugandan women highly

March 13

March 13–Ugandan women have been rated highly for their positive attitude to business despite a generally […]

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Business, Finance, Financial Services, Policy

Insurers need a basic $1m to operate in Uganda

March 10

March 10–Parliament has passed the Insurance Amendment Bill (2016) that has adjusted paid-up capital requirements sharply […]

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Markets, Policy, Trade & Industry

Rwandan leader champions big picture

March 7

March 7–In the run-up to the delayed East African Community Summit that is expected to decide […]

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Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy, Transport

Uganda loses 50% of public funds to poor project management

March 7

March 7—The Uganda government loses up to half of the money allocated to various infrastructure projects […]

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Finance, Policy

Civil Society umbrella queries budget shortfall

February 28

February 28- Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda and technocrats in local government have agreed that […]

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Finance, Infrastructure, Policy, Transport

Komatsu lands $158m Uganda works order

February 28

February 28—Komatsu, the Japanese mining and construction equipment maker, has landed a nearly $160 million contract […]

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Business, Finance, Markets, Policy, Trade & Industry

Ugandan economy on track

February 24

February 24—Government ministers and technocrats have dispelled fears about the imminent collapse of Uganda’s economy owing […]

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Land & Agriculture, Policy, Trade & Industry

Supply side constraints hold back exports

February 24

  February 24-Uganda needs to solve its supply side constraints in the export sector if it […]

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Business, Markets, Policy, Trade & Industry

Regional garment makers to get US help

February 24

February 24–Garment makers in the region will find it easier to sell in the United States […]

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