Finance, Policy

Global uncertainty sways central bank to stick to 9.75% base rate

May 14

Uganda’s inflation remains within manageable levels, but heightened global risks have swayed the Bank of Uganda […]

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Policy, Transport, Travel & Tourism

Apprehension and hope as Uganda’s tougher speed laws take effect

April 23

A wave of uncertainty and cautious optimism has swept across Uganda as the Ministry of Works […]

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Business, Companies, Energy, Hydro, Policy

Uganda on edge of major structural reforms to electricity sub-sector as power generation returns to government hands

April 1

Energy and Minerals minister Ruth Nankabirwa says she will not be rushed to reconsolidate electricity generation, […]

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Business, Companies, Financial Services, Investment, Policy

UDB launches RISE program to support new-age industries

March 22

  RISE will create an ecosystem through which financial institutions, government agencies, regulators, and policymakers will […]

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Business, Investment, Markets, Policy

Stanbic forum discusses Uganda’s prospects amidst global uncertainty

March 12

Bank of Uganda (BoU), which monitors the country’s inflation and keeps a close eye on the […]

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Business, Opinion, Policy

Stanbic Incubator CE moots reset button for entrepreneurial training

March 6

Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, but for small business owners the path to sustainable […]

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Policy, Trade & Industry

Afreximbank is looking for ideas from academics to boost intra-Africa trade

February 7

Afreximbank, in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) […]

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Finance, Policy

Bank of Uganda keeps base lending rate at 9.75% amidst rapid growth

February 7

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

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Opinion, Policy

Uganda on notice as Trump talks tough regarding future US aid policy

January 21

The international aid community knew it was coming, but the announcement, so soon after his inauguration […]

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Business, Policy

New report says banning used clothing imports carries risks

December 17

The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), a widely respected think tank, has recently published a Policy […]

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