Simon Kabayo
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Finance & Banking
Uganda’s public debt remains sustainable, says finance minister
KAMPALA, August 12,2026 – The Finance Minister Henry Musaisizi, has comforted Parliament that Uganda’s public debt remains sustainable over the medium to long term, despite a significant increase in the country’s debt…
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Finance & Banking
BoU launches FX swap curve to boost transparency in forex market
KAMPALA — August 10, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has launched the Uganda Foreign Exchange [FX] Swap Curve, a new financial market benchmark aimed at improving pricing transparency and supporting…
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News
Minister warns land insecurity threatens Uganda’s food security as climate resilience project launches
ENTEBBE, August 10, 2026 — Uganda has launched a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s food systems and protecting farming and pastoral communities from the growing impacts of climate change, with…
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Finance & Banking
ABC Capital Bank targets retail banking and digital expansion in next phase of growth
KAMPALA, August 8, 2026 — ABC Capital Bank Limited has unveiled a new growth strategy centred on digital transformation and expansion into retail banking as it seeks to build on recent gains…
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MPs shocked over 10,000 unreconciled vehicles in Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll records
KAMPALA, August 8, 2026 — Members of Parliament [MPs] have expressed concern after an internal audit report revealed that 10,446 vehicles could not be reconciled in toll records for the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway,…
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Minister calls for stronger evidence-based statistics to support Uganda’s development agenda
KAMPALA, August 7, 2026 — The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, together with the State Minister for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, and the Minister of State for General Duties,…
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Environment
House committee to investigate long-running Mt Elgon boundary dispute
KAMPALA, August 6, 2026 – Parliament has directed its Committee on Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to investigate the long-running boundary dispute between communities surrounding Mt Elgon National Park and the Uganda Wildlife…
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Finance & Banking
House backs Museveni on lower plastics tax, casino winnings levy
KAMPALA, August 5, 2026 — Parliament has adopted President Yoweri Museveni’s recommendations on the Excise Duty [Amendment] Bill, 2026 and the Income Tax [Amendment] Bill, 2026, retaining a lower excise duty on…
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Energy & Mining
Africa’s Leading Energy Companies and Projects Shortlisted for African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Awards
KAMPALA, August 5, 2026 — The nominees for the African Energy Week [AEW] 2026 recognise the companies, projects and individuals driving innovation, investment and growth across Africa’s energy sector. Featuring 12 categories…
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Energy & Mining
MPs grill UEDCL bosses over delayed power connections, blackouts
KAMPALA, August 4, 2026 – Members of Parliament [MPs] have demanded answers from the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [ UEDCL ] over delays in connecting Ugandans who have paid for the…
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