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Finance Minister presents budget strategy for FY2027/28 at launch of PACOB
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has presented the FY2027/28 Budget Strategy at the launch of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Budget [PACOB] by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. The…
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Energy & Mining
Global energy transition progress falters as security and investment pressures mount
KAMPALA, September 16, 2026 — Global progress on energy transition is becoming increasingly uneven, with only 24 percent of countries improving simultaneously on energy security, affordability and sustainability, according to the 2026…
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Middle East Conflict Sends Global Growth to Lowest Rate Since COVID-19
KAMPALA, June 14, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation,…
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Opinions & Commentary
Banking Uganda’s Economy: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Financial Inclusion and Digital Finance
UGAFODE Financial Pathways KAMPALA, June 2, 2026 — Uganda is at a crucial stage in its economic development. Over the past two decades, the country has achieved steady economic growth, expanded digital…
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Africa
Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of the Year 2026
ABJUA, May 18, 2026 — Each year, the African Energy Industry’s “African Energy Person of the Year” award celebrates individuals who have positively influenced Africa’s energy sector by facilitating projects that strengthen…
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2026 Women’s Day: ICA-Africa and Co-operative University of Kenya to Host Leadership Programme for Women
KAMPALA, February 26, 2026 – In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day [IWD], the International Cooperative Alliance – Africa [ICA-Africa], in partnership with the Co-operative University of Kenya, will host a…
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Parliament recalled to consider another Shs 2.2trn in loan requests
KAMPALA, December 16, 2025 — Parliament has been recalled from recess to consider loan requests amounting to about Shs 2.2 trillion and to receive the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper [NBFP], signalling…
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Uganda launches bold climate-finance agenda as new strategies move ‘From Ambition to Action’
KAMPALA, November 26, 2025 — Uganda has unveiled a set of climate-finance strategies designed to turn years of policy ambition into concrete action, as the country commits to building a low-carbon and…
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UDB invests Shs 95 billion in Lango to boost regional economic growth
LIRA CITY, November 12, 2025 — The Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ] has invested more than Shs 95 billion in 30 key projects across the Lango Sub-region as part of efforts…
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All Eyes on Africa as United Arab Emirates (UAE) announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan
KAMPALA, November 8, 2025 — As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the United Arab Emirates [UAE] is set to inject US$ 6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector…
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