Uganda runs a mixed economy with the private sector playing a dominant role in terms of asset ownership and development potential. As a result, economic growth is linked closely to …
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Minister of State for Planning Inaugurates New National Planning Authority Executive Board
The National Planning Authority (NPA) has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its newly appointed Executive Board. The ceremony, held at the Planning House, was presided over by …
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Transforming Uganda’s Manufacturing Sector, with Joan Kaagaza, Sector Head of Manufacturing at dfcu Bank.
As dfcu Bank celebrates 60 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda, the bank’s commitment to creating a positive impact remains unwavering. Dfcu recently announced its Sector Specialisation strategy, …
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What Uganda’s coffee export surge means for the economy?
Uganda’s coffee exports experienced a significant 22% surge in May 2024, totaling 553,529 60-kilo bags and generating USD 127.30 million. This comprised of 473,693 bags of Robusta valued at USD …
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The government has significantly increased its annual budget allocation for the oil and gas sector in anticipation of the country’s first oil production, which is set to begin by the …
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How Kenya’s excise duty removal on eggs, onions will impact Uganda, EAC farmers
Kenya has proposed to eliminate the excise duty on eggs, potatoes, and onions originating from the East African Community (EAC). This proposal follows discussions held during a meeting in May, …
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Empowering Women, Shaping the Future of Banking and Finance
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers’ Association and the Women Economic Empowerment Initiative, hosted over 200 women at the Women in …
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MTN Uganda has assured investors that MTN mobile money remains a part of the publicly listed company. It highlighted that new investors who acquired shares during the secondary offer that …
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In exercise of its powers under Sections 99 and 17 (b) & (f) of the Financial Institutions Act, 2004, as amended, the Bank of Uganda has effective today, June 18, …
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Minister Hails Stanbic Bank for Amplifying Fight Against Menstrual Poverty.
The State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, has commended Stanbic Bank for its unwavering commitment to addressing community challenges such as menstrual poverty in the Kampala metropolitan …