If you fell asleep on May 1st and woke up today, you wouldn’t recognize Uganda. In just 31 days, the nation has sworn in a new Parliament, watched its former …
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Will Cutting Holiday Spending Actually Stabilize the Economy? Inside Uganda’s New Budget Plan
Uganda is entering a new phase of fiscal discipline, marked by a decision that could reshape how the country approaches national celebrations and public spending. The government has announced that, …
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Why Inflation Hits Kampala and Masaka Harder Than the Rest of Uganda
In Uganda today, inflation is no longer a single national experience; it has become a question of geography. The same fuel prices, the same harvest cycles, and the same national …
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Can Agriculture Keep Saving Uganda from Global Oil Volatility? Inflation Balance Explained
Uganda’s inflation story in May 2026 sits on a delicate fault line between two opposing economic forces, raising a central question for policymakers and markets alike; Can agriculture continue to …
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Engineering a Sea Giant: How China’s 25,000-Ton Offshore Power Hub Is Transforming Renewable Energy
The future of renewable energy is moving farther offshore, and China has just taken one of the biggest steps yet. In a landmark achievement for marine engineering and power infrastructure, …
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Uganda Announced $12 Trillion in Gold, Four Years Later, Where Is It?
In 2022, Uganda made global headlines after announcing the discovery of approximately 31 million metric tonnes of gold ore, with projections suggesting it could yield over 320,000 tonnes of refined …
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Republic of Congo Joins ATAF as 45th Member, Strengthening Africa’s Tax Cooperation Agenda
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has officially welcomed the Republic of Congo as its 45th member, following the signing of the instrument of accession by Mr. Ludovic ITOUA, Directeur …
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Why Uganda’s Private Sector Is Losing Out to Government Borrowing
Ugandan businesses are fighting for survival in an economy where banks increasingly prefer lending to the government instead of funding the private sector. Across the country, SMEs are struggling to …
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EAC Economy Set for 5.6% Growth in 2026: East Africa’s Quiet Boom and Uganda’s Biggest Opportunity Yet
The East African Community (EAC) is steadily positioning itself as one of Africa’s strongest economic growth regions. Regional forecasts and International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections indicate that the bloc could …
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Tanzania Overtakes China and Kenya as Uganda’s Largest Import Partner
A major shift is reshaping East Africa’s trade landscape. Tanzania has officially overtaken both China and Kenya to become Uganda’s largest source of imports, signaling a new era in regional …