A few weeks ago, NSSF gave Ugandan savers good news. The Fund declared an interest rate of 22.53 percent for the year ended June 2026. That is the highest rate …
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BCCU Spotlights Insurance As A Tool For Business Resilience
Insurance is an important tool for helping businesses manage financial and operational risks, but understanding the right cover and navigating the insurance-buying process remains critical for businesses. This was the …
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UNCDF, Mastercard Foundation Launch Device Financing for Ugandan SMEs
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has unveiled a new device financing initiative through Richblack Communications Limited, aimed at expanding access to affordable …
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Diesel Used to Be Cheaper Than Petrol. Why Does It Now Cost More?
A few months ago, choosing a diesel vehicle was an easy decision for many Ugandan motorists. Diesel was cheaper at the pump, and its better fuel economy made it an …
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Did Uganda’s Sovereignty Act Cause the Shilling to Fall Past UGX 4,000?
The shilling has crossed UGX 4,000 against the US dollar, fuel prices are climbing, and a law passed in May is facing renewed scrutiny. But did Uganda’s Protection of Sovereignty …
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Steel & Tube Wins Twin Awards at Uganda International Trade Fair
Steel & Tube Industries Ltd has been recognised with two awards at the 32nd Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2026, organised by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA). The company won …
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What Will Ruparelia Do With the Former UAP Building?
Ugandan businessman Sudhir Ruparelia’s acquisition of the former UAP Insurance building on Kimathi Avenue has put a spotlight on a changing Kampala commercial property market and raised an immediate question: …
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he payslip may look the same this month. The money behind the figure is buying less, as the shilling slips past UGX4,000 to the dollar and sterling holds above UGX5,200. …
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The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) will on Wednesday hold the sixth edition of its Quality Awards, recognizing businesses, individuals, government agencies and other stakeholders for their contribution to Uganda’s …
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With the New Magistrate Powers, Is Uganda Reducing Its Court Backlog or Moving It?
A business chasing an unpaid Shs80 million invoice now has a different route through Uganda’s court system. Under the old jurisdictional limits, a dispute of that size could fall outside …