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For many Ugandans, earning UGX 1 million a month is a milestone, the point where rent, school fees, transport, and daily expenses stop feeling like a constant struggle. Yet for …

Every year, social media fills with rankings of the world’s “strongest” and “weakest” currencies. Almost without fail, Uganda’s shilling appears near the bottom, with one United States dollar buying roughly …

There is a quiet shift happening in East Africa’s currency markets, and Uganda is emerging as the standout performer. While several regional currencies faced pressure against the US Dollar in …

Ugandans may be enjoying some relief at food markets, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating a new economic challenge that could affect transport costs, business operations, and …

An energy executive, a central bank governor, a folk-fusion music duo, a university vice chancellor and a veteran investigative journalist are among the business leaders to be celebrated on July …

Borrowing has become a defining feature of Uganda’s economy. From digital loan apps and Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) to commercial banks and informal money lenders, access to credit …

With the Bank of Uganda’s January 2027 deadline for mandatory financial sector compliance fast approaching, businesses are facing a new sustainability reality. Ernest Ssekisonge, Managing Director of decision intelligence firm …

As the US dollar continues to strengthen and geopolitical tensions unsettle global markets, many emerging economies have watched their currencies come under intense pressure. Across Africa, countries such as Ghana …

Business leader Charles Mbire has set a powerful tone for Uganda’s investment community, telling participants at the inaugural SBG Securities Investor Day that integrity, not physical assets, is now the …