Of late, two bits of very good news are set to lift the entrepreneurial spirit in Uganda and result in a positive impact on the economy. First, the government has …
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Starting next year, European Union (EU) regulators want to track online every detail of fish imports, from the point of being netted to delivery at retail outlets, to improve the …
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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 …
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Greater Kampala’s persistent road flooding has become a major obstacle for businesses, causing delays, financial losses, and operational disruptions. From transportation salons, agribusinesses, Health centers, metal fabrication, washing bays, markets, …
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Rising coffee prices irk consumers amidst changing weather patterns
Uganda’s coffee farmers and exporters are having it really good. All the more reason to save money for the proverbial rainy day since bad weather on the other side of …
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Africa is estimated to lose $88 billion annually to illicit financial flows, translating to about sh325 trillion. Of this, Uganda alone is estimated to lose sh2 trillion every year. The …
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The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) actively participated in the Fifty-Seventh Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA): Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. The …
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Empowering Ugandan women through Equity Bank’s Abakyala Ku Ntikko initiative
In Uganda, where nearly 40 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises are owned by women, financial independence remains a challenge. Women face unique obstacles juggling family responsibilities with business management, …
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Court Orders Standard Chartered to pay sh50m in damages for failure to disburse a mortgage facility.
The Court ordered Standard Chartered to pay UGX 50,000,000 in damages for failure to disburse a mortgage facility despite the Plaintiffs having met all the requirements. The Court found that …
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Uganda’s economic performance in the month of 2025 presents a mixed picture of both challenges and resilience. Rising inflation, currency depreciation, and a slowdown in private sector activity have raised …