Uganda has a significant opportunity to grow rapidly in the global digital economy by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). This new technology can help improve many areas, like healthcare, farming, and…
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is pleased to announce that Ms Mary Baine has officially assumed her duties as the new Executive Secretary of the organisation, effective 1 July…
Ian Rumanyika has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Node Group, a leading PR, marketing, and digital communications agency in Uganda. His appointment comes at a pivotal…
As Uganda continues to struggle with the rising youth unemployment rates, experts are warning that the crisis is not just about a shortage of jobs. According to Carolyn Mary Amase,…
Inflation dynamics and trade balances across the East African Community (EAC) partner states exhibited contrasting patterns in May 2025, reflecting varied economic pressures within the regional bloc. According to data…
Uganda’s export earnings for merchandise surged to $1.1 billion (sh4.11 trillion) in April 2025, marking a 72.1% increase from $644.90 million (sh2.39 trillion) recorded in the same month the previous…
In May 2025, the government recorded a fiscal deficit of sh3.148 trillion, exceeding the projected deficit of sh2.372 trillion for the month. This wider gap between revenue and expenditure was…
Preliminary data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) reveals that the size of Uganda’s economy expanded to sh226.344 trillion in the fiscal year 2024/25, up from sh203.708 trillion recorded…
East Africa’s quest for sustainable economic growth and development hinges on the ability of governments to effectively mobilize domestic revenue. East African countries still grapple with underdeveloped tax systems, growing…
The Ugandan Shilling posted a modest appreciation against the US Dollar ($) in May 2025, underpinned by sustained inflows from coffee exports, remittances, portfolio investments, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) activities.…