October 02
Uganda: Insights - Shaping Uganda's Deep Technology Ecosystem
The Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat, in collaboration with Open Start-up Tunisia and FutureLab hosted a 3-day inaugural Uganda Deep Technology Summit. Read more »
September 30
Uganda: Seychelles Secures $25m Loan to Improve Tax Revenues, Economic Reforms
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $25 million loan to Seychelles to implement the first phase of the Economic Resilience and Green Recovery Support… Read more »
September 20
Uganda: Women-Owned Firms Get Shs 1.6bn Deals
Eight women-owned businesses have emerged as the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative launched by MTN Uganda in collaboration with several partners,… Read more »
September 18
Uganda: Deliberate Govt Initiatives Behind Uganda's Thriving Tourism
For the past 30 years, there has been a steady increase in the contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uganda by the tourism sector. Read more »
September 20
Uganda: Govt Considers New Plans to Fund Budget Amid Declining Donor Support
Last week, the ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development decried the growing decline of external financing in Uganda, warning that this could constrain government's… Read more »
September 19
Uganda: IMF Gives Uganda's Economy Thumbs-Up
The International Monetary Fund has applauded Uganda's intervention policies in the recovery of the economy after the Covid-19 pandemic, saying some of the parameters that are used… Read more »
September 11
Uganda: Uganda Plans to Invest $1.74 Billion in Kiira Motors
First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has said government plans to invest more than $1.74 billion in Kiira Motors over the next four years to bolster the company's plans of… Read more »
September 09
Uganda: Chicken Tonight Tastefully Reincarnates
Chicken Tonight, once the preferred dining spot for young couples, has successfully navigated the competitive food business by going back to basics - offering something for… Read more »
September 04
Uganda: Forex Trading Is Booming but Uganda's Capital Markets Authority Is Not Protecting Investors
A few weeks ago, I spoke with several young Ugandans who had lost money to fraudulent forex brokers. Read more »
August 29
Uganda: Oil Pipeline Financial Closure Due Soon - Energy and Minerals Minister
Ruth Nankabirwa, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development, used her second media briefing of the year to raise hope about the progress in Uganda's oil and gas industry, and… Read more »
August 28
Uganda: Uganda's Financial Inclusion Journey - Progress, Pitfalls, and the Green Finance Frontier
Uganda has made significant strides in financial inclusion, as evidenced by the increasing adoption of mobile money and Saccos. Read more »
Uganda: Financial Intelligence Authority Vows to Keep Uganda Off Grey List
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), the government body responsible for combating money laundering and financing of terrorism activities, has come up with a strategy aimed… Read more »
August 26
Uganda: Ugandan Lawyers Urged to Push for Digital Rights As AI Adoption Grows
Digital rights experts have urged Ugandan lawyers to engage in legislative advocacy as more government agencies adopt artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced technologies in their… Read more »
August 21
Uganda: The Road Ahead Is Long and Arduous
On Sunday, August 18, residents of Lwengo district gathered for a thanksgiving service. Read more »
August 12
Uganda: Public Demands More Transparency On State of Uganda's Banks, Closures
While sudden bank closures are not new to Uganda, the recent swift shutdown of EFC and Mercantile banks still sent shockwaves through the sector, leaving depositors uncertain about… Read more »
Uganda: Cfao Unveils New Land Cruiser Prado '250 Series'
CFAO Mobility Uganda has unveiled the Land Cruiser Prado "250 series", its latest Land Cruiser lineup. Read more »
August 06
Uganda: Govt Mobilises Additional Funding to Support Uganda Development Bank
The ministry of Finance has pledged to capitalise Uganda Development Bank (UDB) with an additional Shs 55 billion in a bid to bolster access and affordable financing options for… Read more »
July 30
Uganda: Traders Welcome the Anti-Counterfeit Bill
Traders in Kampala have welcomed the proposed Anti-Counterfeit Goods and Services Bill 2023 as it will save them from unfair competition from substandard and counterfeit… Read more »
July 27
Uganda: After Completion of USMID, Govt Targets $750m Cities Project
As the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program comes to a close this month after more than ten years, government is already looking to the future to… Read more »
July 21
Uganda: Uganda's Economy Shows Positive Outlook Despite Existing Near-Term Challenges
The Bank of Uganda's recent State of the Economy report offers a snapshot of Uganda's economic health and near-term prospects. Read more »
July 03
East Africa: Ethiopia and Djibouti Will Boost the EAC
The East African Community (EAC) is considering the admission of Ethiopia and Djibouti into the bloc. Read more »
Uganda: Mr President, Stop Wholesale Arbitrary Road Closures and Citizen Abuse
The state of Uganda's road infrastructure is deeply troubling, with potholes, broken bridges and flooding, plaguing many parts of the country. Read more »
July 01
Uganda: Uganda Clays Switches Investment to Machinery to Recover From Losses
Uganda Clays Limited is to invest in purchasing and installing new equipment following its below-par financial performance in the year ending December 2023, where its revenue… Read more »
June 27
Uganda: Gold Miners Urged to Dump Mercury Use
More than 31,000 artisanal gold miners in Uganda, with a huge percentage of them women, in collaboration with Planet Gold Uganda and Global Rights Alert, are working towards… Read more »
June 26
Uganda: Striking Gold, Bitcoin Mining and Energy Exploration in Uganda
On May 23, 2018, Uganda hosted the first-ever African Blockchain Conference, and crypto-currency was among the discussion topics. Read more »