Uganda’s national budget for the Financial Year 2026/27 is being prepared under tightening fiscal conditions. The preliminary resource envelope is projected to decline to Shs69.399 trillion, down from Shs72.376 trillion in FY2025/26. The…
Parliament’s Budget Committee has raised concerns over Uganda’s fiscal position after the country’s total public debt rose to Shs118 trillion by the end of FY2024/25, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to…
In 2026, the world is not at war with tanks or troops, but with data, algorithms, and tax rules. There are no dramatic headlines announcing the battles, no formal declarations…
As the new year opens, many Ugandans step forward with fresh ambitions: new jobs, side businesses, rental properties, consultancies, digital incomes, investments, and cross-border opportunities. Yet quietly, alongside these aspirations,…
Uganda’s economy is on a firm upward trajectory, supported by stable inflation, robust private sector activity, and a stronger shilling, according to the latest economic update by the Minister of…
The government has renewed its push to strengthen public finance management and improve budget efficiency as part of efforts to accelerate Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy and drive economic transformation. Speaking…
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has met with Local Development Partners, members of the private sector, civil society representatives, and academia to consult on the Budget Strategy…
Uganda’s financial markets remained upbeat in July 2025 as the Ugandan Shilling continued its steady appreciation against the US Dollar for the fourth consecutive month. According to the Performance of…
Uganda’s economy registered steady growth in July 2025, demonstrating resilience amid shifting global dynamics and regional trade challenges. According to the Ministry of Finance’s July economic performance report, the country’s…
Uganda must strengthen its public investment management systems if it is to achieve sustainable economic transformation and reach its goal of becoming a high-income economy, policymakers and experts have said.…