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 …
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For many Ugandan households, the cost of living has become one of the country’s greatest economic puzzles. A good harvest is expected to lower food prices. Falling global oil prices …
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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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Is Uganda’s Education System Becoming Too Expensive to Sustain? The Education Inflation Crisis
As Uganda approaches the second term of the 2026 school calendar, a familiar but intensifying concern is confronting millions of households: the rising cost of education. While the broader economy …
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Bank of Uganda Raises Alarm Over Sovereignty Bill Risks
Uganda’s central bank has issued a strong warning over the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, cautioning that while it is framed as a tool for political independence, it could …
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The Tax That Will Quietly Reshape Prices Across Uganda
On 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development tabled the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 before Parliament. If passed, the proposed changes will take effect on …