Uganda has announced a major plan to attract shs5.3 trillion, about US$1.4 billion, in agricultural investments, as the country positions itself as a leading food supplier in Africa. The announcement …
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Uganda’s insurance sector has shown strong growth and rising confidence as companies in the country paid out shs442.73 billion in claims during the first half of 2025. The data was …
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Uganda Pushes Digital Tax Stamps to Tackle Counterfeits
Uganda is stepping up its fight against counterfeit goods and tax evasion with the use of Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), a system introduced in 2019 to track products, improve revenue …
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Kenya’s Controller of Budget, Dr Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised fresh alarm over the country’s rising public debt, which has now reached Sh11.73 trillion as at June 2025. The warning comes …
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Rubis Energy Uganda has announced the appointment of William Fillet as its new Managing Director, signaling a fresh chapter of growth and innovation in Uganda’s energy market. Fillet, who has …
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Uganda Equity Bank in Fort Portal has renewed its promise to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the backbone of Uganda’s economy and a vital driver of …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Bags Four Top Brand Africa Awards
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has emerged as one of the biggest winners at this year’s Brand Africa 100 Uganda Awards, taking home four prestigious accolades that reflect excellence, consumer trust, …
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Uganda Sets Up Electricity Desk to Boost Industry
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has taken a major step to support the country’s manufacturing sector by opening a new office dedicated to handling electricity matters for manufacturers. …
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Rwanda Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to Tackle Rising Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda has raised its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75 percent as the country battles rising inflation that is putting pressure on the …
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Java House Opens 100th Outlet in Rubaga Kampala
Java House, one of East Africa’s biggest coffee-led restaurant brands, has reached a historic milestone with the launch of its 100th store, located in Rubaga, Kampala. The new branch marks …