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Uganda’s economy shows resilience ahead of 2026 elections, gov’t says
KAMPALA, January 10, 2025 — Uganda’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience and steady growth despite global economic headwinds, according to the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update released on Thursday by the Ministry…
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Gov’t releases Shs 16.5trn for last quarter of FY 2025/2026
KAMPALA, January 9, 2026 — Government has released Shs 16.537 trillion to finance public expenditure in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year [ FY ], with a strong focus on…
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Uganda on track to achieve middle-income status – top gov’t official
KAMPALA, January 9, 2026 — The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST], Ramathan Ggoobi, has said that Uganda’s economy has all the key ingredients required to generate wealth and prosperity…
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UWA redistributes rhinos to expand population and boost genetic diversity
ARUA, January 9, 2026 — The Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] has begun a nationwide rhino translocation programme aimed at expanding the country’s rhino population and enhancing genetic diversity across selected wildlife reserves.…
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How Shs 28bln revolving fund will boost Uganda’s creative economy
KAMPALA, January 9, 2026 — Uganda’s creative industry has long demonstrated significant potential as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and cultural diplomacy. Spanning music, film, fashion, visual arts, crafts, digital…
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Gov’t equips communicators with new laptops to boost service delivery
KAMPALA, January 9, 2026 — The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has urged Local Government Communication Officers to proactively communicate government programmes and interventions to the public,…
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Museveni rallies Nakawa voters on wealth and job creation
KAMPALA, January 8, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has said the ruling National Resistance Movement [NRM] party has fundamentally transformed Uganda from an import-dependent economy into one increasingly driven by domestic production,…
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Janet Museveni to commission UVTAB National Skills Assessment Centre at Kyambogo
KAMPALA, January 8, 2026 — The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, is tomorrow expected to officially commission the newly constructed Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board [ UVTAB ]…
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Gulu hands over Pece War Memorial Stadium to NCS for redevelopment
GULU CITY, January 8, 2026 — Gulu district councillors on Tuesday handed over Pece War Memorial Stadium to the National Council of Sports [NCS] for redevelopment. Also handed over to NCS are…
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Private sector ends 2025 with high hopes for further expansion in 2026
KAMPALA, January 8, 2026 — Ugandan companies experienced broadly unchanged employment levels and rising input costs in December 2025, following a ten-month period of job creation. Despite these pressures, business conditions continued…
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