The Government of Uganda has received the first disbursement of UGX 170 billion from the World Bank as part of the UGX 800 billion Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment …
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Uganda’s UGX 72.38 Trillion Budget Sets Stage for Tenfold Growth Strategy
Uganda’s national budget for the Financial Year 2025/26, totaling UGX 72.38 trillion, marks a strategic shift in government spending aimed at accelerating economic transformation through a Tenfold Growth Strategy. According …
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Maternal Health Gaps Addressed Through UGX 20M Healthcare Investment in Kabarole
Stanbic Bank, in partnership with Busaiga SACCO, has reinforced its commitment to inclusive growth through investing UGX 20 million in healthcare in Kabarole District. The bank organized a free medical …
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Uganda’s corporate taxpayers are officially in the final stretch. The current tax administration is anchored on a self-assessment regime, which places the responsibility of computing, declaring, and remitting taxes squarely …
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100 Youths Empowered with Practical Skills at Busitema University
In a strong commitment to youth empowerment and national development, Stanbic Bank Uganda has sponsored the graduation of 100 young people from a six-month vocational training programme at Busitema University …
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ATAF launches the Revenue Action for Development in Africa (RADA) initiative at FfD4 Conference in Seville, Spain
Four-pillar programme, powered by a Rapid Response Function, targets a two-fold increase in domestic tax impact by 2030. At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the African …
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Standard Chartered Bank Launches “Jaguza” Deposit Campaign to Promote Savings and Reward Loyal Customers
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda recently launched an exciting new deposit campaign, “Jaguza ne Standard Chartered.” The campaign aimed at encouraging a savings culture and rewarding loyal clients with attractive prizes, …
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Pride Bank has unveiled five new financial products aimed at meeting the evolving needs of individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across the country. Speaking at the launch of the products at …
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Increased Marketing by Businesses in June Sustains Consumer Demand
Greater spending on marketing and advertising to reach new customers during June, alongside hopes of stronger demand, underpinned the optimism amongst several private sector firms to keep the monthly Stanbic …
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Thousands of Ugandan youth are starting businesses, but many are collapsing within months, not for lack of ambition or effort, but because of poor financial habits and lack of basic …