Finance

For generations of Ugandans, wealth creation has been defined in physical terms. Land. Bricks. A rental block rising slowly from the ground. The physical act of construction has long represented …

At the busy border crossings of Malaba and Busia, East Africa’s vision of a borderless market often grinds to a halt. Truck drivers wait for hours under the equatorial sun …

On the streets of Kampala, entrepreneurship is everywhere. A university graduate sells electronics. A young lady opens up a shop in Kikuubo with little money, but a lot of determination. …

A recent ruling by Uganda’s Tax Appeals Tribunal has drawn a clear line between commercial revenue and compensation payments, providing important guidance on the treatment of insurance recoveries under the …

For many of the newly licensed Free Zone operators, the real work is only just beginning. After the excitement of approvals, incentives, and investment plans, they now face something far …

Kampala’s skyline is changing rapidly. Across Ntinda, Bukoto, Kyanja, Najjera, Muyenga, and other fast-growing suburbs, developers are racing to build a new generation of apartments and condominiums. Most of these …

Over the past decade, Uganda’s public debt has often been debated as a burden. Yet beneath the headline figures lies a more nuanced story, one of deliberate investment choices shaping …

In the evolving calculus of sovereign development finance, Uganda’s latest external borrowing decision has once again placed climate resilience and debt sustainability on a collision course. The 12th Parliament approved …

When Finance Minister Henry Musasizi presented Uganda’s FY 2026/27 National Budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, one figure stood out above all others: 53 percent. As of December 2025, Uganda’s public …