For decades, tax policy has been guided by a simple assumption; if the government wants to collect more revenue, it must raise taxes. However, a new study commissioned by the …
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How Gulu and Hoima Are Becoming Uganda’s Next Technology Hubs
For years, Uganda’s technology story has been synonymous with Kampala. The capital has dominated conversations around innovation, fintech, startup funding, digital infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. It became the natural home of …
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The 11,000 Shilling Habit: What the Average Ugandan Actually Spends on Phone Data
Across Uganda, a quiet but telling daily ritual shapes digital life. People pause their work, open their phones, and dial *175# or *100# to check remaining megabytes. It is a …
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Uganda Digital Society Announces First John Babirukamu Annual Memorial Lecture
Industry leaders, young professionals, academia and innovators to gather for a landmark conversation on mentorship, leadership and Uganda’s digital future. May 28th 2026, Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Digital Society (UDS) …
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Centenary Bank Partners with Huawei in AI Drive to Break Rural Banking Barriers in Uganda
For decades, rural banking in Uganda has faced the same stubborn barriers: limited branch access, slow loan approvals, high operating costs, and millions of people excluded from formal financial services …
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How TikTok Is Quietly Transforming Uganda’s Business Landscape
Uganda’s business landscape is changing rapidly. What was once dominated by crowded arcades, roadside vendors, and busy downtown markets is now increasingly shifting onto smartphones and social media platforms. At …
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From 10 Days to 45 Minutes: How Uganda Is Rewriting the Rules of Starting a Business
For decades, registering a business in Uganda meant long queues, manual paperwork, and waiting up to ten working days just to become legal. Today, that reality has changed dramatically. Thanks …