From the fuel pump to the dinner plate, Uganda’s rising cost of living calls for smarter financial decisions at home. I woke up this morning feeling financially stable, until I …
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AFCON 2027, World Athletics and Formula 1: Why Is East Africa Winning Global Sports Bids?
East Africa is making a bold play for the world’s attention, and football is leading the charge. When Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in …
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NIN Does Not Automatically Make You a Taxpayer, Finance Ministry Assures Ugandans
When the government announced plans to integrate Uganda’s National Identification Number (NIN) into the tax administration system, the change raised an important question among citizens: Will having a national ID …
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Can Tourists Get There? Why Better Access Is Uganda’s Tourism Opening
Marketers and tourism leaders filled Zimbali Bistro in Kampala on Friday evening to explore how Uganda can be better positioned and sold to the world. The conversation took place at …
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The Economic Wisdom Behind BoU’s Bold 12% CBR Rate Decision
In business, uncertainty can be more expensive than borrowing. A manufacturer may negotiate favorable prices with an overseas supplier, only to discover that a weakening currency has wiped out the …
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The Price of Stability: Uganda’s Central Bank Raises Rates to 12%
Uganda’s central bank has chosen to make borrowing more expensive today to guard against a potentially more damaging rise in prices tomorrow. On October 14, 2026, the Bank of Uganda …
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Why You Need Both a Pension Fund and a Unit Trust
A few weeks ago, NSSF gave Ugandan savers good news. The Fund declared an interest rate of 22.53 percent for the year ended June 2026. That is the highest rate …
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Diesel Used to Be Cheaper Than Petrol. Why Does It Now Cost More?
A few months ago, choosing a diesel vehicle was an easy decision for many Ugandan motorists. Diesel was cheaper at the pump, and its better fuel economy made it an …
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Did Uganda’s Sovereignty Act Cause the Shilling to Fall Past UGX 4,000?
The shilling has crossed UGX 4,000 against the US dollar, fuel prices are climbing, and a law passed in May is facing renewed scrutiny. But did Uganda’s Protection of Sovereignty …
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he payslip may look the same this month. The money behind the figure is buying less, as the shilling slips past UGX4,000 to the dollar and sterling holds above UGX5,200. …
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