National
-
Uganda loses Shs 3.8trn annually to ticks – NARO
LIRA CITY, July 29, 2025 –– The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has revealed that Uganda loses approximately Shs 3.8 trillion each year due to the treatment of livestock affected by ticks.…
Read More » -
Uganda launches stocktake of updated NDC and begins development of NDC 3.0
KAMPALA, July 29, 2025— The Government of Uganda, with support from the African Development Bank [AfDB], has officially launched the stocktake of its updated Nationally Determined Contribution [ NDC ] and initiated…
Read More » -
Private sector credit growth remains flat as lending rates rise – report
KAMPALA, July 27, 2025 — Growth in Uganda’s private sector credit remained largely subdued between April and May 2025, even as lending rates edged higher, according to the Performance of the Economy…
Read More » -
MPs probe Jinja Hospital officials over clearing Shs 1.2 billion water bill
KAMPALA, July 26, 2025 — Administrators of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital have been tasked to explain circumstances under which they paid Shs 1.2 billion to clear water arrears despite being allocated only…
Read More » -
BoU raises Shs 1.86trn from treasury bills and bonds in June 2025
KAMPALA, July 24, 2025 — Uganda’s domestic debt market remained active in June 2025, with the government through Bank of Uganda [BoU] raising Shs 1.86 trillion from three auctions of treasury bills…
Read More » -
UMA urges private sector to embrace cooperative business model to strengthen market control
KAMPALA, July 24, 2025 — The Uganda Manufacturers Association [UMA] has called on the private sector to adopt the cooperative business model across various stages of production in order to strengthen market…
Read More » -
Museveni commends Emyooga SACCO success in Nakawa, ledges continued support
KAMPALA, July 22, 2025 — President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday met with beneficiaries of the Emyooga programme in Butabika and Mutungo, located in Kampala’s Nakawa Division. Museveni’s visit to the area highlighted…
Read More » -
Museveni pledges Shs 1 billion per ghetto structure in Kampala
KAMPALA, July 21, 2025 — President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to significantly increase government funding for wealth creation in urban poor communities, raising allocations for ghetto-based structures in Kampala from Shs 100…
Read More » -
Museveni flags off reconstruction Salaama-Munyonyo, emphasises accountable leadership and wealth creation
KAMPALA, July 18, 2025 — President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the Salaama– Munyonyo Road in Kampala. The event, held at Takajunge village in…
Read More » -
Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients
KAMPALA, July 18, 2025 – In line with its commitment to offer clients safe, trusted and efficient digital assets solutions and following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard…
Read More »