East Africa’s growing demand for mobile internet continued to power Airtel Africa’s Mobile Services business during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, helping Mobile Services revenue rise to US$607 million, …
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Rotary Club of Kampala, SmileStar Bring Free Dental Care to Over 1,600 People in Tororo
For five remarkable days in July, the true meaning of Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, came alive across Tororo District as lives were transformed one smile at a time. From …
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Local Firms Invited to Bid for AFCON PAMOJA 2027 Contracts in Uganda
Uganda’s preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 have entered a new phase, with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) inviting qualified local businesses to register for supplier pre-qualification ahead …
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Beyond the Dirt: How Elite Investors Are Securing Generational Cash Flows
For decades, the standard playbook for wealth creation in Uganda has been predictable: acquire a parcel of raw land on the outskirts of Kampala, hold it, and hope for capital …
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Roc Nation Visits Uganda Ahead of AFCON 2027 Tourism Campaign
A high-level delegation from Roc Nation, the global entertainment and sports company founded by Jay-Z, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday, July 2, for a four-day destination site inspection …
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Regional Trade Barriers Cost Uganda $438 Million as EAC Integration Stalls
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 …
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Gold Exports Hit $6.5 Billion: Economic Transformation or Re-Export Illusion?
Between July and March, Uganda recorded a staggering USD 6.5 billion in gold exports, marking one of the most significant shifts in the country’s trade profile in recent history. The …
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Uganda Closes DRC Border as Rare Ebola Outbreak Threatens $1 Billion Trade Corridor
Uganda has ordered the immediate closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a fast-rising Ebola outbreak, triggering fresh fears over the stability of one of …
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EAC Economy Set for 5.6% Growth in 2026: East Africa’s Quiet Boom and Uganda’s Biggest Opportunity Yet
The East African Community (EAC) is steadily positioning itself as one of Africa’s strongest economic growth regions. Regional forecasts and International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections indicate that the bloc could …
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Tanzania Overtakes China and Kenya as Uganda’s Largest Import Partner
A major shift is reshaping East Africa’s trade landscape. Tanzania has officially overtaken both China and Kenya to become Uganda’s largest source of imports, signaling a new era in regional …
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