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Gov’t targets Shs 45.6trn in domestic revenue for FY2026/27 national budget
KAMPALA, July 3, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has set an ambitious target of collecting Shs 45.6 trillion in domestic revenue during the 2026/27 financial year [FY2026/27] to finance the country’s…
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MTN Uganda hands over Shs 54.27bln to Universal Service and Access Fund to boost digital inclusion
KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — MTN Uganda has handed over Shs 54.27 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission [UCC] as its statutory contribution to the Universal Service and Access Fund, reaffirming its…
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Ugandan manufacturers push for financing reforms as sector grapples with rising costs
KAMPALA, June 27, 2026 — Uganda’s manufacturing sector has called on government and financial institutions to reform existing financing models and provide funding solutions tailored to different production cycles and investment needs.…
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Minister Musasizi calls for improved performance of World Bank-funded projects in Uganda
KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has met the World Bank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda, Fan Qimiao, to discuss…
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UIBFS concludes Women in Leadership Programme, calls for bold and confident female leaders
KAMPALA, June 25, 2026 — The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [ UIBFS ] has concluded its 2026 Women in Leadership Programme, a five-day intensive training initiative aimed at strengthening…
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Graduate volunteers oriented in Kampala under major empowerment programme
KAMPALA, June 25, 2026 — More than 120 graduate volunteers and apprentices attended an orientation workshop organised by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development [MGLSD] following their deployment to various…
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Tycoon Mbire to headline SBG Securities Investor Day amid push for investment culture in Uganda
KAMPALA, June 24, 2026 — MTN Uganda Chairman and prominent businessman Charles Mbire is set to headline the inaugural SBG Securities Investor Day this Friday in a move aimed at boosting local…
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Stakeholders call for increased investment in smallholder irrigation schemes
KAMPALA, June 24, 2026 — Stakeholders from Uganda’s agriculture, finance, public and private sectors have called on government and development partners to increase investment in and support for the adoption of irrigation…
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Borrowing on Mobile Money? Your Digital habits may be building or damaging your Financial Reputation
KAMPALA, June 23, 2026 — Every day, millions of Ugandans borrow money through mobile money platforms and other digital channels. You no longer have to leave work, close your business, or spend…
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Legislators urged to prioritise political cohesion and national welfare
KAMPALA, June 23, 2026 — Members of Parliament have been urged to rise above partisan interests and legislate in the interest of the electorate, with a stronger focus on issues that unite…
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