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Uganda Posts 6.3% GDP Growth for FY Ending June 2025, Defying Global Economic Pressures
Uganda’s economy posted an impressive 6.3% real GDP growth for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, signaling a resilient rebound from global economic...
Central Banks Urged to Harness AI for Stronger Financial Stability
African central banks must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen financial supervision and ensure stability in an increasingly digital economy,...
Bank of Uganda Governor Unveils Plan to Transform Agricultural Finance
Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has unveiled a plan to overhaul agricultural finance, calling for urgent action to empower smallholder farmers with...
Gov’t Tables Bill to Regulate Mortgage Refinance Institutions
The Ministry of Finance has presented the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025 to Parliament, proposing a legal framework to regulate the establishment...
Museveni Warns Ministries: Prioritize or Perish
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed government ministries to halt scattered budgeting and instead concentrate resources on critical infrastructure...
Gov’t Releases Budget Execution Plan to Launch NDP IV, Boost Economic Growth and Accountability
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued the Budget Execution Circular (BEC) for the Financial Year 2025/26, outlining key fiscal...
Government Proposes Tax Hike on Local Beer to Boost Revenue
The government has proposed an increase in excise duty on beer manufactured from local raw materials, raising the rate from UGX 650 to UGX 900 per unit. The...
Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to Fighting Money Laundering
Uganda remains committed to combating money laundering and terrorism financing, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has said. Speaking at the opening of the 49th...
Government Proposes Shs40.7 Trillion Budget for 2025/26 Financial Year
The government has proposed a Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, prioritizing security, infrastructure, energy, health, and education to...
Promoting Private Sector Growth: UDB’s Role in Unlocking Economic Opportunities for Ugandans
By Bob Twinomugisha As we reflect on 62 years of Uganda's independence, this year's celebration theme—"A Re-commitment to Secure and Fortify Our Destiny"—is a...