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.…
The Government of Uganda has successfully secured a EUR 270 million loan facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to finance priority development and infrastructure projects under the 2024/25 national…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Uganda (BoU) voted to maintain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75%. The decision reflects a cautious yet growth-supportive monetary policy…
Last week, the International Monetary Fund, (the go-to people in case you run short of foreign exchange), gave the Uganda government a pat on the back for successfully steering the…
The East African Community (EAC) is a huge market for not just Uganda’s exports, but also member countries in the region and beyond. The EAC emerged as the biggest destination…