Simon Kabayo
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Education
Gov’t unveils national framework to equip young people with health and life skills
KAMPALA, October 26, 2026 – The Government of Uganda has unveiled a National Framework for Education on Health and Life Skills aimed at equipping Ugandan children and young people with practical knowledge…
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Finance & Banking
Bank of Uganda, EIB sign deal to support green finance
KAMPALA, October 22, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] and EIB Global, the international development arm of the European Investment Bank [EIB] Group, have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening…
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Trade
Uganda’s trade deficit widens as imports surge, revenue misses target
KAMPALA, October 21, 2026 — Uganda’s trade deficit widened sharply in August 2026 as a surge in imports more than offset strong growth in export earnings, while private sector credit in the…
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Energy & Mining
Uganda targets 20,000MW electricity capacity, seeks EU investment
KAMPALA, October 21, 2026 — Uganda is targeting electricity generation capacity of 20,000 megawatts [MW] by 2040 as the government seeks increased investment from the European Union [EU] to expand renewable energy…
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Trade
Trade ministry to introduce digital mark to protect online consumers
KAMPALA, October 19, 2026 — The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is set to introduce a digital mark to help protect consumers from fraud and other risks associated with online businesses.…
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News
Uganda calls for practical rules to drive Africa’s digital single market
KAMPALA, October 15, 2026 — Uganda has called for the development of predictable rules and systems to enable businesses to trade seamlessly across African borders as the continent moves towards a digital…
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Finance & Banking
BoU raises interest rate to 12 percent as weak shilling fuels inflation risks
KAMPALA, October 14, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has raised its benchmark interest rate to 12 percent from 9.75 percent set two years ago, tightening monetary policy in response to…
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Finance & Banking
Uganda: Fintech sector pushes for special fund for local innovation
KAMPALA, October 13, 2026 — Uganda’s fintech sector has asked the government to establish a dedicated fund to finance local innovation, build technical capacity and help home-grown technology companies develop solutions capable…
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Trade
Africa’s coffee exports fall as Uganda drives regional decline
KAMPALA, October 10, 2026 — Africa’s coffee exports fell by 1.8 percent in August 2026, extending the region’s declining trend to six consecutive months, with Uganda accounting for much of the latest…
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Finance & Banking
Ugandan businesses cut borrowing as credit costs and economic pressures bite
KAMPALA, October 7, 2026 — Borrowing by Ugandan businesses has fallen sharply, with new Bank of Uganda [BoU] data showing a steep decline in loan applications amid concerns over lending costs and…
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