Discover the booming online shopping culture in Uganda and the top e-commerce sites every business owner should consider. Uganda’s online shopping culture is experiencing explosive growth, fueled by the post-COVID-19 …
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The fiscal performance in March 2025 painted a mixed picture, with tax collections falling short across all major revenue categories while public spending increased. According to the performance of the …
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The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has reported sh54.9 billion in financial losses arising from Non-Revenue Water (NRW) during the financial year 2023/2024, representing 33.9% of its total water …
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Civil society organisations are calling for a more aggressive increase in tobacco taxes, arguing that the government’s current proposal to raise cigarette excise duty by 10% is insufficient to curb …
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NPA Secretary Recognizes GIZ amid intentions to unlock the true potential of creative industries.
On behalf of the Executive Authority (Board), Management and Staff of the National Planning Authority (NPA), and on my own behalf, I would like to warmly welcome you all to …
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Government chooses Culture and Creative Industries as its center for the 15-Year 10-Fold Economic Growth Strategy
Welcome to the 14th National Development Policy Forum (NDPF) focusing on the Culture and Creative Industries (CCIs). It is a pleasure to see some of Uganda’s great creative minds here …
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PRIME MINISTER ACKNOWLEDGES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AS CATALYSTS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AT THE 14TH NDP FORUM
It is an honour to join you on this 14th National Development Policy Forum on the theme: “Creative Industries as Catalysts for Economic Growth: Harnessing Opportunities and Supporting Uganda’s Creative …
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EABC Urges East African Governments to Harmonize Fiscal Policies &Taxes Ahead of Budget Consultations to Boost Intra-EAC Trade
The East African Business Council (EABC) has called on EAC governments to adopt fiscal policies that harmonize taxes and fuel business activity, aiming to boost intra-EAC trade and increase people’s …
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Given the potential and need to generate gainful employment for the attainment of Uganda’s development aspirations, the National Planning Authority (NPA) is set to host a public forum with a …
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The economy gains momentum amid inflationary pressures and fiscal deficit
Uganda’s economy exhibited signs of resilience and growth in February 2025, as reflected by key economic indicators. According to the Ministry of Finance’s latest performance report, business conditions improved, private …