Business
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World Bank blames bureaucracy for Uganda’s delayed projects
World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa Ndiamé Diop has blamed bureaucratic bottlenecks for delays in Uganda’s development…
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Why Bank of Uganda believes raising bank reserve requirement, interest rate will curb shilling pressure
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has tightened monetary policy by requiring commercial banks to hold more deposits in reserves and…
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Russia partnership could boost Uganda’s mineral processing capacity
By George Niyonzima Uganda is exploring a scientific and technological partnership with Russia aimed at building local capacity to process…
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Farmers told to improve soil management to boost coffee yields
By George Niyonzima Farmers in the Bunyoro sub-region have been urged to embrace modern agricultural practices to improve coffee quality,…
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Economic Payoff: Uganda’s oil industry nears take-off, but who will reap the benefits?
Uganda’s emerging oil and gas industry is approaching a defining moment as billions of dollars invested in petroleum infrastructure begin…
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Who benefits from Uganda’s natural resources? Finance minister Lugoloobi makes the case for transparency
Uganda’s growing extractive industry must deliver measurable benefits to citizens through transparent revenue management, accountable institutions and investment in productive…
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Ggoobi seeks billions of dollars in long-term financing for Uganda’s infrastructure
Uganda is seeking billions of dollars in long-term financing for priority infrastructure projects as the government pursues its Tenfold Growth…
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Netherlands emerges as Uganda’s top FDI source as Dutch investors seek better business environment
The Netherlands has emerged as one of Uganda’s largest sources of foreign direct investment (FDI), with more than 200 Dutch-affiliated…
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Central bank licenses four more large SACCOs as regulatory push gains momentum
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has licensed four more large Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs). This expands the number…
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Construction of pipeline to export crude oil enters final stretch but Uganda must ensure production systems are ready
Uganda’s oil project is entering a decisive phase as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) approaches 93% completion. This…
