Simon Kabayo
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Trade
Uganda’s annual export receipts jump 12.8 percent in May 2026
KAMPALA, July 22, 2026 — Year on year, Uganda’s merchandise exports grew by 12.8 percent from US$ 1.2 billion in May 2025 to US$ 1.34bln in May 2026, according to the Performance…
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Health
Uganda reports no new Bundibugyo virus cases as DRC outbreak death toll nears 1,000
KAMPALA, July 21, 2026 — Uganda has recorded no new confirmed cases or deaths from the ongoing Bundibugyo Virus Disease [BVD] outbreak, as neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] continues to battle…
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Finance & Banking
Stanbic Bank recognised for investment banking excellence
KAMPALA, July 20, 2026 — Stanbic Bank Uganda has been named the Best Investment Bank in Uganda at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, in recognition of its role in structuring and…
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News
Gov’t flags off food relief to drought-hit Karamoja
KAMPALA, July 20, 2026 — The government has flagged off an emergency food relief operation for the Karamoja sub-region, dispatching thousands of tonnes of maize flour and dry beans to households affected…
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News
Kasaija urges Finance ministry staff to uphold integrity as he bows out
KAMPALA, July 20, 2026 — Former Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has urged the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MoFPED] to uphold integrity and professionalism as…
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News
Finance Minister urges insurers to strengthen risk management in key investments
KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged Uganda’s insurance industry to play a more active role in de-risking strategic investments and supporting government efforts to mobilise long-term capital…
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Trade
Africa’s coffee exports drop 24.1 percent in May 2026
KAMPALA, July 13, 2026 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa fell by 24.1 percent in May 2026 to 1.63 million bags, down from 2.15mln bags in May 2025, according…
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News
Gov’t prepares emergency response to looming famine, water crisis in Greater North
KAMPALA, July 13, 2026 – Government is preparing emergency interventions to address a looming famine in parts of the Greater North and water shortages affecting cattle corridors across the country, Prime Minister…
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News
Finance ministry releases Shs 23.03trn for first quarter of FY 2026/27
KAMPALA, July 11, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MOFPED] has released Shs 23.03 trillion for the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year [FY], representing 27 percent…
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Health
DRC Bundibugyo Virus Death Toll Rises to 600 as Uganda Reports No New Cases
KAMPALA July 9, 2026 — The Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC] has recorded 51 new confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Virus Disease [BVD] and 20 additional deaths over the past 24 hours,…
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