Uganda to Host National Trade Review Conference 2026
By Diana N. Kintu The Government of Uganda has confirmed that the National Trade Review Conference 2026 will be held on 4–5 March 2026 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, bringing…
UVTAB Conducts Nationwide Assessment for 4,463 Presidential Industrial Hubs Trainees
By Diana N. Kintu The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has commenced the assessment of 4,463 trainees enrolled under the Presidential Industrial Hubs initiative, in a move aimed…
Uganda Secures Strategic Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company IPO
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda has secured a strategic stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) following its participation in the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), in a move expected…
Government Commences Restoration of Trade Order in Kampala
The Government has directed all vendors operating on walkways, roads, medians and other ungazetted areas within Kampala to vacate the affected spaces by midnight on 20 February. Authorities have warned…
Government Unveils New Regulatory Framework for Sugarcane Weighbridges
By Caroline.N Government stakeholders have reached a consensus on a new regulatory framework aimed at streamlining operations at sugarcane weighbridges across the country. The reforms are expected to enhance transparency,…
Uganda and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Economic Ties with Focus on Coffee Value Addition
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a major step towards deepening bilateral economic cooperation, with renewed focus on value addition and coffee industrialisation…
Finance Ministry Launches Strategic Plan to Drive Tenfold Economic Growth
By Diana.N Kintu The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2025/26–2029/30, setting out an ambitious roadmap designed to reinforce fiscal credibility, mobilise…
Wazalendo SACCO Breaks Ground on New Commercial Complex in Nakasongola
By Diana N. Kintu The Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) has launched the construction of a two-storey commercial complex in Nakasongola, marking a significant step in expanding welfare…
Parliament Approves National Budget Framework Paper for FY 2026/27–2030/31
By Diana N. Kintu Parliament has approved the National Budget Framework Paper (BFP) for the Financial Years 2026/27 to 2030/31, setting the strategic policy and expenditure priorities that will guide…
The “Tenfold Growth” Gamble: Can Uganda’s Economy Scale from USD 50 Billion to USD 500 Billion?
By Ssenkayi Marvin Ezra Uganda’s ambition to expand its economy tenfold—from roughly USD 50 billion today to USD 500 billion by 2040—stands as one of the most consequential policy bets…