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Finance & Banking
Gov’t capitalises UDB to Shs 2.2 trillion to drive industrial, export growth
KAMPALA, October 6, 2026 — The Government has capitalised Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ] to Shs2.2 trillion, including an additional Shs 442.2 billion injected during the 2026/27 financial year, to strengthen…
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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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Cooperatives & Communities
Visiting Panama – a land of bridges, beaches and biodiversity
PANAMA CITY, September 12, 2026 — From tropical rainforests and Caribbean beaches to one of the engineering wonders of the world and the only capital city named a UNESCO Creative City of…
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Agriculture
Revival of Lira Spinning Mill key to economic growth in Lango-MP
KAMPALA, September 4, 2026 — Oyam County North Member of Parliament Eunice Otuko says the revival of Lira Spinning Mill is key to promoting agro-industrialisation, creating employment, adding value to agricultural products…
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East Africa
Tanzania Investment Forum to connect global capital with investment opportunities
KAMPALA, August 21, 2026 — Tanzania is set to host its inaugural Tanzania Investment Forum in London on 8 October, bringing together government officials, international investors, development finance institutions and business leaders…
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Uganda eyes coffee and cocoa farms as new tourism attractions
KAMPALA, August 20, 2026 — Uganda is set to integrate coffee and cocoa production into its tourism offering, with pilot agricultural tourism experiences expected to begin in selected farming regions in 2027.…
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Strong macroeconomic fundamentals have sustained Uganda’s economic growth, says Minister
KAMPALA, July 8, 2026 — Uganda’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals have enabled the economy to sustain robust growth, with Government now targeting an increase in domestic revenue collection from 14 per cent to…
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Human capital tops spending priorities in Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion budget
KAMPALA, June 12, 2026 — Human capital development, infrastructure development, and security emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year unveiled on Thursday,…
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UBA elects new Chair and Executive Committee as bank assets hit Shs 53.3trn
KAMPALA, May 26, 2026 – Members of the Uganda Bankers’ Association [ UBA ] recently held their Annual General Meeting [AGM] at the Serena Hotel Kampala, where they elected Micheal Mugabi as…
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Uganda projects 6.6 percent economic growth as post-election stability boosts trade, investment and fiscal outlook
KAMPALA, May 26, 2026 — Uganda’s economy remained stable throughout the 2026 general elections and the immediate post-election period, with the government projecting stronger growth, declining inflation, improving trade performance and a…
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