Uganda and Kenya have come to a mutual agreement to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers that have been escalating the cost of trade between the two nations. This strategic decision …
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On May 12, 2024 internet services in East Africa experienced significant degradation, affecting over 80 million users. Countries including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan reported slow or intermittent …
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15th May 2024 Delivering a resilient performance with strong underlying momentum, despite a volatile macro-economic environment Operating highlights Financial performance Capital allocation 1 Sustainability strategy Olusegun Ogunsanya, Chief executive officer, …
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Dubai, UAE, 9 May, 2024 Emirates and the Uganda Tourism Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Arabian Travel Market to drive inbound tourism and boost visitors …
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“There are not many taxes in Uganda”- says President Museveni as he cautions traders against endless importation.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has disagreed with traders who say that there are many taxes in the country being imposed on them. “The first claim is …
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Kitgum – Kidepo Road, Kidepo Airport to boost trade, tourism in Karamoja
Parliament, on Tuesday approved a government request to borrow up to Euro 110.5 million (about Shs 450 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the Kitgum-Kidepo Road upgrading project. The …
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The 110 top-performing scholars are from the Districts where the Bank has a branch presence. The Commissioning of the third Equity Leaders Program (ELP) cohort, a mentorship and leadership development …
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Why you need National ID to transact Sh1m on mobile money
With immediate effect, mobile money agents throughout the country will begin requesting a valid national identity card from customers before processing transactions exceeding Shs1m on the platform, as per a …
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Founded in 1964, Uganda Baati has been at the forefront in the steel manufacturing industry, introducing numerous advancements and achieving many firsts in Uganda and the region. It was the …
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The quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) for the first quarter of the financial year 2023/24 indicates that Uganda’s economy grew by 5.3% …