Simon Kabayo
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Finance & Banking
Gov’t capitalises UDB to Shs 2.2 trillion to drive industrial, export growth
KAMPALA, October 6, 2026 — The Government has capitalised Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ] to Shs2.2 trillion, including an additional Shs 442.2 billion injected during the 2026/27 financial year, to strengthen…
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Health
Uganda vaccinates over 8.2mln children against measles, rubella
KAMPALA, October 6, 2026 — Uganda has vaccinated 8,285,835 children against measles and rubella during a nationwide five-day campaign that ended on October 5, 2026. The campaign, led by the Ministry of…
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Ombudsman cases account for 37 percent of IG complaints
KAMPALA, October 5, 2026 — Administrative injustices, including delayed salaries and pensions, poor service delivery and workplace victimisation, accounted for 37 percent of all complaints investigated and concluded by the Inspectorate of…
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Uganda showcases coffee growth, traceability and value addition at global forum in Switzerland
MONTREUX, October 4, 2026 –Uganda has showcased the transformation of its coffee sector, highlighting rising exports, traceability, sustainability and value addition as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global…
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FITSPA conference to focus on fintech scale and sustainability
KAMPALA, October 3, 2026 — Uganda’s fintech industry is entering a new phase focused on scaling businesses, improving sustainability and creating long-term economic value after years of rapid innovation and market expansion.…
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Gov’t targets Shs 18 trillion in annual tourism receipts by 2030
KAMPALA, September 30, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has said the Government of Uganda is targeting annual tourism receipts of Shs18 trillion by 2030 as the Government seeks to increase the…
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SACCOs, money lenders urged to embrace digital transformation
KAMPALA, September 28, 2026 — Minister of State for Microfinance Harriette Musherure has urged Uganda’s Tier 4 financial institutions to embrace digital transformation, strengthen governance and invest in their people to remain…
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Education
UNEB releases 2026 exam timetables as candidature rises to record 1.63mln
KAMPALA, September 23, 2026 — The Uganda National Examinations Board [ UNEB ] has released the 2026 examination timetables for the Primary Leaving Examination [PLE], Uganda Certificate of Education [UCE] and Uganda…
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Trade
MAAIF orders coffee value chain actors to renew licences by September 30
KAMPALA, September 23, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has directed coffee value chain actors in Uganda to renew their trading, processing and related licences and certificates…
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Uganda’s August fiscal deficit nearly triples planned level-report
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — The Government of Uganda recorded a fiscal deficit of Shs 708.85 billion in August 2026, nearly three times the Shs 257.62bln programmed for the month, as revenue collections…
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