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Uganda’s outstanding PSC jumps 1.8 percent in April 2026
KAMPALA, June 20, 2026 — Uganda’s stock of outstanding private sector credit [PSC] increased by 1.8 per cent to Shs 26.43 trillion in April 2026, up from Shs 25.9trn recorded in March,…
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Uganda’s exports rise 24.3 percent despite decline in coffee earnings
KAMPALA, June 19, 2026 — Uganda’s merchandise exports registered strong growth over the past year, increasing by 24.3 per cent to reach US$ 1.40 billion in April 2026, up from US$ 1.13bln…
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Western region SACCO leaders set to meet in Kabale for annual convention
KAMPALA, June18, 2026 — The Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [UCSCU] will convene the 5th Annual Western Region SACCO Convention later this month where leaders will seek strategies to strengthen…
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Stanbic Bank, Prudential launch enhanced health cover with benefits of up to Shs 294mln
KAMPALA, June 16, 2026 — Uganda’s leading bank, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, in partnership with Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited, has launched an enhanced version of its Medi-Protect health insurance product, offering medical…
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Uganda says travellers do not need Ebola-free certificates for visas, travel
KAMPALA, June 15, 2026 — Uganda’s Ministry of Health has clarified that travellers departing the country are not required to obtain Ebola-free certificates, warning the public against fraudsters exploiting concerns around disease…
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Human capital tops spending priorities in Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion budget
KAMPALA, June 12, 2026 — Human capital development, infrastructure development, and security emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year unveiled on Thursday,…
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Gov’t injects Shs 11 trillion in wealth-creation programmes-Finance Minister
KAMPALA, June 11, 2026 — The Ugandan Government has so far invested close to Shs 11 trillion in wealth-creation programmes, according to Henry Musasizi, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.…
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BoU unveils Shs 990bln T-Bond auction ahead of FY2026/2027 budget reading
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has invited investors to participate in a Shs 990 billion Treasury Bond [T-Bond] auction this week as the government prepares to finance…
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Uganda ranks #24 globally and #7 in Africa in 2026 latest Global Outsourcing Talent Index
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — Uganda is one of only seven African nations in the global top 25, a continental cluster that now accounts for 28 percent of the world’s most competitive…
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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…
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