All posts tagged "Uganda Economy"
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823NationalEnd of an Era: Kasaija hands over Finance Ministry to Musasizi after 15 years
Kasaija, 82, leaves the Treasury after serving as Finance Minister since March 2015, having previously served as State Minister for Finance (Planning)...
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914NationalUganda unveils record Shs84 trillion budget anchored on tenfold growth strategy
The 2026/27 Budget is themed: “Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation, and Market...
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496NationalUIA eyes agriculture, tourism and manufacturing boom in Acholi sub-region
The Acholi Sub-region Investment Profile was developed under the guidance of Gen. Salim Saleh through Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), which has been...
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1.4KBig StoryMuseveni fires back at Tegulle’s ’40 Years in Wilderness’ narrative, defends NRM record
Museveni in a direct response to Tegulle cited gains in peace and security, agricultural production, export growth, infrastructure development and regional integration...
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1.2KBig StoryFuel tankers must get off roads once oil pipeline is complete – Museveni
The President's proposal forms part of a broader transport modernization strategy that includes the rehabilitation of the metre-gauge railway and the planned...
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1.7KBig StoryFULL SPEECH: Museveni charts Uganda’s next growth phase in ‘No More Sleep’ agenda
According to the President, PDM has already reached 3.7 million households and government will continue increasing funding to support wealth creation at...
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959OP-EDAndrew Mwenda: On Museveni’s response to my article
In a lengthy reflection titled “On Museveni’s response to my article,” Mwenda says he welcomes the President’s strongly-worded rebuttal, insisting it reflected...
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1.1KBig Story‘At 82, I Can Still Fight With the Bible, AK-47 and Pen’ – Museveni roasts Mwenda over senile remarks
In a lengthy statement issued on Saturday, Museveni dismissed Mwenda’s criticism as “neo-colonial sabotage,” insisting that despite his age, he remains fully...
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646Big Story“A country without reserves is not sovereign” – BoU warns on Sovereignty Bill risks
Appearing before Parliament Committee on Monday, BoU Governor Atingi-Ego cautioned that the Bill risks triggering economic shocks by restricting financial inflows, including...
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726NationalUganda holds talks with World Bank, IMF on economic reforms
Key focus areas under consideration include human capital development, strengthening fiscal sustainability, agro-industrialisation, and infrastructure development to spur private sector-led job creation.
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789OP-EDKyankwanzi: Ideology or Idleness?
As MPs undergo ideological orientation in the hills, questions are growing louder about value for money, rising taxes, and whether these retreats...
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578OP-EDWhy Uganda’s prosperity agenda involves regional stability
Regional instability in East Africa and beyond threatens Uganda’s economic growth, trade, and energy security, making peace and cooperation critical to the...
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730National70% of Ugandans now in money economy, says Museveni as NRM marks 40 years
President Museveni says 70% of Ugandans are now in the money economy, crediting NRM wealth programs as Uganda marks 40 years since...
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932Latest NewsThe future is bright, says Museveni as Uganda marks peaceful Christmas
Entebbe, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said Uganda’s future remains firmly on course, pointing to sustained peace, steady economic activity, and...
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1.4KFeaturedMuseveni commends Indian Community for driving Uganda’s industrial growth
Entebbe, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the Indian community in Uganda for their enormous contribution to the country’s economy, praising their...
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1.5KFeaturedUganda–UAE Business Forum returns to Kampala as Bilateral Trade hits $2.85 billion
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda will later this month host the Fourth Edition of the Uganda–UAE Business Forum, a premier investment and trade gathering...
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1.3KBig StoryHow sectors will share Shs 18.43 trillion in 2nd quarter of 2025/26 FY
Kampala, Uganda: The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs 18.43 trillion to government institutions for the second quarter...
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1.4KNationalMuseveni: Every Ugandan must be a player in wealth creation
Oyam, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to take an active role in wealth creation, saying government programs such...
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2.8KFeaturesDr Atingi-Ego ranked among World’s top 25 Central Bank Governors
Entebbe, Uganda: Bank of Uganda (BoU) Governor, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, has been named among the world’s top 25 best-performing central bank governors...
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5.4KBusinessNSSF’s UGX 3.52trn record revenue sets stage for Vision 2035
Kampala, Uganda: The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has reported record-breaking financial results for the year ending June 30, 2025, with total...
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5.0KOP-EDAdding value, amplifying prosperity: Uganda’s path to economic growth
By Bagarukayo Abdu President Museveni’s call to add value to Uganda’s products is a timely reminder of the immense potential lying untapped...
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6.7KBusinessRR Pearl Tower demonstrates Sudhir’s Visionary Business Leadership in Africa
By Ben Ssebuguzi Every country, blessed like Uganda, deserves to have a visionary business leader like Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia of the Ruparelia...
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2.8KBig StoryMuseveni to NRM Leaders: Avoid corruption, focus on guiding communities to wealth
Kololo, Kampala: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged NRM leaders to lead their communities by example through proper use of government programs...
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7.9KBusinessAndrew Mwenda hails Tycoon Sudhir’s 22-Storey Pearl Tower as blueprint for Uganda’s future
Kololo, Kampala: Veteran Ugandan journalist Andrew Mwenda has saluted business mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia for his latest investment milestone, a 22-storey office...