Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, presented the national budget for the Financial Year 2025/26 to Parliament, outlining a comprehensive plan to transform Uganda into…
The 2025/26 budget speech by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on June 13, 2025, puts start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) squarely at the heart of Uganda’s economic transformation. Against…
With a population of approximately 46 million people, Uganda has officially moved out of the Least Developed Countries category and is now classified as a Lower Middle-Income Country. The Minister…
Can digital tax stamps solve Uganda’s dual challenge of tax evasion and consumer protection? There has been a growing threat over the years from various companies and institutions due to…
With Uganda’s 2025/26 budget set for presentation on 12th June 2025, the fiscal strategy targets debt control without stalling economic growth. Dubbed the 2025/26 Budget, the envelope represents a significant…
The World Bank has officially resumed funding to Uganda, ending a nearly two-year suspension that began in 2023. The decision marks a major turning point for Uganda’s economic outlook and…
The problem of tax evasion, especially by high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations, has plagued economies for decades. These entities have historically hidden financial assets across borders, using tax havens and…
Gold and silver prices have been on a steady upward trend in recent months. In early June 2025, gold prices surged past $2,400 per ounce while silver climbed above $31…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched Uganda’s Fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV), setting the tone for the country’s strategic direction over the next five years. The plan was unveiled…
Employment remains a major challenge in Uganda, as thousands of graduates leave school each year but face limited job opportunities. But while waiting for employment, many young Ugandans are not…