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Finance & Banking
Old Mutual adds motor insurance benefit to unit trusts
KAMPALA, August 19, 2026 — Old Mutual Insurance Uganda has introduced a motor comprehensive insurance benefit for unit trust customers, expanding its financial wellness offering by combining investment with insurance protection. The…
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MPs shocked over 10,000 unreconciled vehicles in Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll records
KAMPALA, August 8, 2026 — Members of Parliament [MPs] have expressed concern after an internal audit report revealed that 10,446 vehicles could not be reconciled in toll records for the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway,…
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Ugandans seeking jobs abroad trapped in abuse, distress, MPs told
KAMPALA, August 4, 2026 — Ugandan migrant workers who sought greener pastures abroad are now living in severe distress as a result of increasing labour externalisation, Members of Parliament [MPs] have been…
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Energy & Mining
MPs grill UEDCL bosses over delayed power connections, blackouts
KAMPALA, August 4, 2026 – Members of Parliament [MPs] have demanded answers from the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [ UEDCL ] over delays in connecting Ugandans who have paid for the…
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Finance Minister urges insurers to strengthen risk management in key investments
KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged Uganda’s insurance industry to play a more active role in de-risking strategic investments and supporting government efforts to mobilise long-term capital…
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Finance ministry releases Shs 23.03trn for first quarter of FY 2026/27
KAMPALA, July 11, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MOFPED] has released Shs 23.03 trillion for the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year [FY], representing 27 percent…
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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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Opinions & Commentary
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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Over 100 farmer groups in Kiryandongo to benefit from major World Bank project
KIRYANDONGO, May 14, 2026 — About 125 farmer groups in Kiryandongo district are set to benefit from the World Bank-funded Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project [UCSATP], being implemented by the Ministry of…
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BoU’s Atingi-Ego advocates faster commercial dispute resolution to strengthen financial sector stability
KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego, has called for the effective use of Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] mechanisms in handling commercial disputes, saying prolonged litigation…
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