Simon Kabayo
-
News
BoU caps over-the-counter cash withdrawals in push for digital payments
KAMPALA, June 3, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has announced new limits on over-the-counter cash withdrawals as part of a broader strategy to accelerate the country’s transition to digital financial…
Read More » -
News
New Finance Minister Unveils Ambitious Roadmap for Uganda’s Economic Growth
KAMPALA, June 2, 2026 — Uganda’s new Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has outlined an ambitious economic agenda aimed at transforming the country into a US$ 500 billion…
Read More » -
News
BoU approves sale of Standard Chartered’s wealth and retail banking business to Absa
KAMPALA, May 30, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has approved the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking [WRB] business to Absa Bank Uganda Limited, marking a…
Read More » -
News
Uganda boasts of more than 40,000 primary schools — UBOS census
KAMPALA, May 29, 2026 — Uganda has a total of 43,567 primary schools, according to the Baseline Education Census [BEC] 2025 Report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics [UBOS]. The report…
Read More » -
News
Uganda: Outstanding private sector credit improves slightly in March 2026
KAMPALA, May 28, 2026 — The stock of outstanding Private Sector Credit [PSC] in Uganda increased by 2.3 percent, rising from Shs 25.377 trillion in February 2026 to Shs 25.965trn in March…
Read More » -
News
Uganda projects 6.6 percent economic growth as post-election stability boosts trade, investment and fiscal outlook
KAMPALA, May 26, 2026 — Uganda’s economy remained stable throughout the 2026 general elections and the immediate post-election period, with the government projecting stronger growth, declining inflation, improving trade performance and a…
Read More » -
News
Museveni warns leaders on monitoring wealth creation programmes
KAMPALA, May 25, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has urged political leaders across Uganda to actively monitoring government wealth creation programmes and ensure that wananchi fully benefit from funds meant to eradicate…
Read More » -
News
Canon Central and North Africa partners with MAK to shape next generation of creatives
KAMPALA, May 23, 2026 — Canon Central and North Africa [CCNA] has partnered with Makerere University to deliver Canon Academy Photo & Video programmes aimed at equipping students with practical skills in…
Read More » -
News
Uganda launches e-accounting tool to formalise SMEs and boost revenue collection
KAMPALA, May 22 2026 — The Government of Uganda has launched a simplified electronic accounting platform aimed at helping informal small and medium-sized enterprises [SMEs] transition into compliant, growth-oriented businesses, as part…
Read More » -
News
Uganda Coffee Federation raises concern over coffee export documentation to China
KAMPALA, May 21, 2026 — The Uganda Coffee Federation [UCF] has raised concerns over ongoing challenges affecting coffee exports from Uganda to China, particularly regarding the issuance of Certificates of Origin for…
Read More »