Financial
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Uganda’s February 2026 revenue falls short by Shs 180bln amid weak tax performance
KAMPALA, March 26, 2026 — Uganda’s domestic revenue collections in February 2026 fell short of target by Shs 180.08bln, reflecting weaker-than-expected performance across key tax categories, according to the latest Performance of…
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Nyakibale SACCO members warned over loan defaults at 20th AGM
RUKUNGIRI, March 26, 2026 – Members of Nyakibale Development SACCO have been urged to honour their credit obligations and ensure timely loan repayments to safeguard the institution’s financial stability. The call was…
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World Bank commits US$ 45mln to 900 cooperatives in Zambia as UCS SACCO expands footprint in Malawi
LUSAKA, March, 26, 2026 — The World Bank has committed US$ 45 million to support 900 cooperatives in Zambia under the Alliance Productive Programme, implemented through the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project…
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Circle, Sasai Fintech partner to expand USDC access in Africa
NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 — Circle Internet Group, Inc. has announced a collaboration with Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, aimed at accelerating the adoption of USDC and expanding internet-based…
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Nyakayojo SACCO unveils new logo as it charts growth in Western Uganda
MBARARA CITY, March 25, 2026 — Nyakayojo SACCO Limited has unveiled a new corporate logo, signalling a renewed push towards growth, innovation and financial inclusion in Western Uganda. The rebranding was announced…
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Gov’t builds Shs 570mln oilseed processing factory in Alebtong
ALEBTONG, March 25, 2026 — Government has constructed an oilseed processing factory in Apala Subcounty, Alebtong district, as part of a broader national initiative to enhance agricultural value chain, boost local economic…
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Chair re-elected as Kigarama People’s SACCO gets new board
SHEEMA, March 25, 2026 – Kigarama People’s SACCO [KIPS] has elected a new board to lead the financial institution for the next four years, following a successful 26th Annual General Meeting [AGM]…
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PSC in Uganda hits Shs 25.43trn in January 2026-report
KAMPALA, March 25, 2026 — The stock of outstanding private sector credit [ PSC ] in Uganda edged up by 0.3 percent to Shs 25.43 trillion in January 2026, from Shs 25.35trn…
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Uganda’s exports surge to US$ 1.45bln in January, powered by gold and coffee-report
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — Uganda’s exports rose sharply by 72.1 percent year-on-year to US$ 1.45bln in January 2026, up from US$ 844.60mln in January 2025, according to the latest Performance of…
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Afreximbank, FCI to host landmark trade finance conference in Kampala
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance and Credit Insurance on April 15-16, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda,…
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