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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Sanjay Tanna Takes Over Trade Ministry, Sets Sights on Industrial Growth
Uganda has ushered in a new chapter at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives following the official assumption of office by Hon. Sanjay Tanna as Minister for the 2026–2031 …
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Shs 84 Trillion! Where is the Money Going, and What’s in It for Your Pocket?
A record-breaking Shs 84.39 trillion budget has landed on Uganda’s table, but the real question is not how much money government plans to spend—it’s where that money is going and …
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Uganda Airlines Signs Shs3.7 Trillion Boeing Deal: What It Means for Uganda’s Aviation Future
At State House Entebbe, Uganda Airlines signed a fleet expansion agreement with Boeing worth approximately Shs3.7 trillion (about $985 million). On paper it is a 10-aircraft procurement. In practice it …
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Uganda’s $500 Billion Gamble: Can the Tenfold Growth Strategy Deliver by 2040?
As Uganda enters the Fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) through the newly presented national budget, the government has unveiled one of the most ambitious economic targets in the country’s history: …
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The $80 Billion Milestone: Can Uganda Achieve 10% Growth Without Oil?
In his 2026 State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni outlined an ambitious economic trajectory: Uganda is targeting a rise in GDP growth from …
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Gold Exports Hit $6.5 Billion: Economic Transformation or Re-Export Illusion?
Between July and March, Uganda recorded a staggering USD 6.5 billion in gold exports, marking one of the most significant shifts in the country’s trade profile in recent history. The …
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Uganda Closes DRC Border as Rare Ebola Outbreak Threatens $1 Billion Trade Corridor
Uganda has ordered the immediate closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a fast-rising Ebola outbreak, triggering fresh fears over the stability of one of …
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Movit Products Flags Off First Export to the US, Signaling a New Era for Uganda’s Manufacturing Sector
Movit Products Limited has officially flagged off its first export shipment to the United States, marking a major milestone for Uganda’s manufacturing industry and the growing global potential of locally …
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Vice President Jessica Alupo has reaffirmed Uganda’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the European Union in areas that promote sustainable investment, technology transfer, and shared prosperity. She made the remarks …