Simon Kabayo
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Uganda marks World Metrology Day with push for accurate measurements in trade and policymaking
KAMPALA, May 20, 2026 — Uganda has joined the rest of the world in marking World Metrology Day 2026, with different stakeholders and speakers calling for stronger measurement systems to promote fair…
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Museveni signs Sovereignty law, tightens control on foreign funding and external influence
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening government oversight of foreign funding, foreign agents…
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Finance ministry outlines tough measures to curb rising public debt
KAMPALA, May 15, 2026 – Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MFPED] has unveiled a package of fiscal and policy measures aimed at curbing the country’s rising public debt, which…
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BoU keeps CBR at 9.75 percent as Middle East conflict raises inflation risks
KAMPALA, May 14, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [ BoU ] has maintained the Central Bank Rate [CBR] at 9.75 per cent, citing rising inflationary risks linked to the ongoing conflict…
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Uganda, DRC deepen security, trade and infrastructure cooperation at high-stakes meeting in Kampala
KAMPALA, May 14, 2026 — The 9th Session of the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo Joint Permanent Commission [JPC] was held at Hotel Méstil in Kampala, with both countries pursuing an ambitious agenda…
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