Uganda and the World Bank have agreed to tighten the approval of development projects by requiring proposed investments to pass through the Public Investment Management System (PIMS) before they can …
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Otunnu is now third in the race for the world’s top diplomatic job
Uganda’s campaign to place veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu in the United Nations’ top job has entered a more intensive diplomatic phase, with the Ugandan candidate stepping up engagements with countries …
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Steel & Tube Doubles Down on Quality and Local Sourcing at CHADA 2026
In 1985, Steel & Tube Industries Limited rolled out its first sheets of steel on what would become the industrial heartbeat of Uganda. Forty-one years later, its footprint spans 50 …
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Uganda has begun preparations to position its tourism and hospitality sector more prominently on the global investment map as the country gets ready to host the 2027 Future Hospitality Summit …
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From ideas to markets, AYuTe puts UGX205m behind Uganda’s young innovators
Uganda’s young agricultural innovators are being challenged to move beyond prototypes and turn their solutions into viable businesses as the AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda awarded UGX205 million in catalytic financing …
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Alupo Calls for Global Finance Reform as Uganda’s Public Debt Continues to Rise
Uganda has used the 81st United Nations General Assembly to push for changes to the international financial system, arguing that rising debt costs and limited fiscal space are making it …
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Where Your 22.53% Came From: What Really Drove NSSF’s Record Performance
The celebration was almost inevitable. At the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) 14th Annual Members’ Meeting on September 24, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi announced an interest rate of 22.53 percent …
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How the rising Dollar finds its way into your Pocket
From the fuel pump to the supermarket shelf, a weaker shilling can quietly make everyday life more expensive A Kampala shopkeeper does not need to follow the foreign-exchange market to …
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Uganda’s Gorilla Tourism Revenue Jumps From Sh86 Billion to Sh110 Billion
Uganda’s mountain gorillas are generating more than just wildlife encounters for international visitors. They are becoming an important source of tourism revenue, conservation financing, and economic opportunities for communities surrounding …
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Pearl of Africa Golf Series Opens New Chapter for Uganda Tourism
Uganda has taken a step into the international professional golf circuit after hosting its first Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) event, using the Pearl of Africa Golf Series to combine …