A business owner eyeing a Shs500 million luxury SUV faces a question that goes beyond price: should the company buy it, and will the taxman help foot the bill? Company …
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Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda Wins CMA Market Development Award
Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) was announced winner of the Market Development Excellence Award in Collective Investment Schemes at the annual Capital Markets Awards hosted by the Capital Markets …
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UEDCL, UETCL or UEGCL? Why Not Every Blackout Is UEDCL’s Fault
When Kampala went dark over the weekend, the familiar ritual began almost immediately. Frustrated consumers took to social media to condemn the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Some invoked …
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AFCON 2027, World Athletics and Formula 1: Why Is East Africa Winning Global Sports Bids?
East Africa is making a bold play for the world’s attention, and football is leading the charge. When Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in …
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Why URA Wants Access to Your Bank Account
Your bank account tells a story that extends far beyond how much money you earn. It records the business you run, the loans you receive, the savings you accumulate and …
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NIN Does Not Automatically Make You a Taxpayer, Finance Ministry Assures Ugandans
When the government announced plans to integrate Uganda’s National Identification Number (NIN) into the tax administration system, the change raised an important question among citizens: Will having a national ID …
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Can Tourists Get There? Why Better Access Is Uganda’s Tourism Opening
Marketers and tourism leaders filled Zimbali Bistro in Kampala on Friday evening to explore how Uganda can be better positioned and sold to the world. The conversation took place at …
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The Economic Wisdom Behind BoU’s Bold 12% CBR Rate Decision
In business, uncertainty can be more expensive than borrowing. A manufacturer may negotiate favorable prices with an overseas supplier, only to discover that a weakening currency has wiped out the …
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Aponye Charts New Growth Strategy for Uganda’s Food Value Chain
Uganda’s ambition to become a regional agricultural powerhouse extends far beyond increasing production. The country’s long-term competitiveness depends on its ability to reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen food processing, improve logistics, …
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The Price of Stability: Uganda’s Central Bank Raises Rates to 12%
Uganda’s central bank has chosen to make borrowing more expensive today to guard against a potentially more damaging rise in prices tomorrow. On October 14, 2026, the Bank of Uganda …