questions are emerging about debt sustainability

When Finance Minister Henry Musasizi presented Uganda’s FY 2026/27 National Budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, one figure stood out above all others: 53 percent. As of December 2025, Uganda’s public …

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questions are emerging about debt sustainability

Uganda’s Debt at 53% of GDP: Are We Borrowing Ourselves Into a Corner?

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