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NMG-U steps up digital journey

Uganda, March 7 -- Stakeholders have emphasised the positive impact of Ugandans' rapid adoption of digital technology on the country's development. This call came amid reports from the Uganda Communi... Read More


Ugandans urged to embrace digital transformation

Uganda, March 6 -- Stakeholders in the digital field have said that embracing digital technology by most Ugandans is key in pushing the country's development agenda forward. Speaking during the signi... Read More


Only 1,800 professional engineers are registered - UIPE

Uganda, March 5 -- There are only 1,800 professional engineers registered with the umbrella body of the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE), which the government believes is contributing... Read More


BoU projected to hold policy rate at 9.50%

Uganda, March 2 -- Bank of Uganda (BoU) will hold its policy rate at 9.50 percent at its next meeting in April, Fitch Solutions has projected. The projections come at a time when BoU monetary policy ... Read More


Govt to spend Shs420b on sprucing up grid

Uganda, Feb. 25 -- Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is set to spend $110m (about Shs420b) on new procurement after the takeover from Umeme on March 1, 2025. This follows the go... Read More


Uganda's macroeconomic indicators start to flash red

Uganda, Feb. 24 -- The economic performance outlook for the country released by the Finance ministry has shown that the Uganda Shilling last month depreciated by 0.64 percent, trading at an average mi... Read More


What depreciating shilling means for Uganda's economy

Uganda, Feb. 24 -- The economic performance outlook for the country released by the Finance ministry has shown that the Uganda Shilling last month depreciated by 0.64 percent, trading at an average mi... Read More


Gavi stakes $1m incentive for firms investing in vaccines

Uganda, Feb. 23 -- Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) has introduced a scheme that will give a grant of $1m (Shs3.8b) to any vaccine manufacturing company both local and internationa... Read More


Govt urged to invest in healthcare to attract medical tourists

Uganda, Feb. 22 -- The government has been asked to build a strong healthcare system to attract medical tourists to the country. According to statistics from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), less than... Read More


Household spending to grow, report says

Uganda, Jan. 21 -- A new report by a London-based financial information services company has revealed that spending activity in Uganda will continue strengthening in 2024. The report by Fitch Solutio... Read More