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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Climate Smart or Debt Heavy? Uganda’s Shs735 Billion Irrigation Loan Explained
In the evolving calculus of sovereign development finance, Uganda’s latest external borrowing decision has once again placed climate resilience and debt sustainability on a collision course. The 12th Parliament approved …
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The Minister of Enjoyment Bows Out: After 15 Years at Finance, Kasaija Hands Over to Musasizi
Fifteen years is a long time in public service. It is even longer when spent at the center of a country’s economic decision-making. When Matia Kasaija first entered the Ministry …
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Uganda Airlines Signs Shs3.7 Trillion Boeing Deal: What It Means for Uganda’s Aviation Future
At State House Entebbe, Uganda Airlines signed a fleet expansion agreement with Boeing worth approximately Shs3.7 trillion (about $985 million). On paper it is a 10-aircraft procurement. In practice it …
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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 …