News Uganda: World Bank Freezes New Loans to Uganda Over Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank will not consider granting new loans to Uganda after the country enacted a bill targeting the LGBTQ community and imposing the death penalty for some acts involving same-sex intimacy.
News Uganda: Uganda’s Mobile Money vs US Payments: Who Wins?
MTN and Airtel move money in seconds. US payment rails still take days. Here's what Uganda's mobile money gets right that American fintech doesn't.
News Uganda: Uganda: Roofings Launches E-Commerce Platform to Boost Digital Steel Sales
Roofings Group has officially launched a new e-commerce platform, marking a significant step in its digital transformation strategy aimed at improving customer convenience and service delivery. The ...
News Uganda: Uganda central bank holds rates, says price pressure from oil hasn't spread
By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Uganda's central bank maintained its key lending rate on Thursday, saying higher oil prices had not triggered broader price pressures so far. • The rate was held at 9.75% for the eighth consecutive policy meeting in a row. • Headline inflation in the East African country rose to 4.0% year-on-year in July, up from 3.7% in the previous month. • "
News Uganda: African Investments & FSD Uganda launch a bespoke deal book of top Ugandan Investment Opportunities
FSD Uganda, a valued sponsor at AFSIC – Investing in Africa www.afsic.net, in collaboration with African Investments, is set to launch a curated Deal Book showcasing some of Uganda’s most promising, investor-ready businesses. Not just a list of startups, the FSD Uganda Deal Book will be a well-vetted pipeline of high-potential, growth-oriented enterprises across key […]
News Uganda: ‘Uganda set to start crude oil exports in October 2026’
Uganda is on course to begin its first crude oil exports in October 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-awaited commercial oil production programme. The announcement was made by Liu ...
News Uganda: Best ethereum ETFs of 2024
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News Uganda: At 10 years old, Ethereum's future is brighter than ever despite recent setbacks
The current Ethereum bull run has done a 180 from the last, fueled by institutions and digital dollars instead of meme coins and NFTs. Until very recently investors struggled to understand its purpose ...
News Uganda: What Is An Ethereum Spot ETF? What You Should Know
Tracking the performance of an Ethereum Spot ETF. A cryptocurrency network purpose-built to enable smart contracts and decentralized applications, Ethereum is powered by its native token, ether (ETH).
News Uganda: Uganda unveils three-year tax holiday for tourism
Uganda is offering a three-year income tax holiday to qualifying tourism start-ups to attract more private investment into one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. Industry experts say ...
News Uganda: Uganda: Building Stability Through Financial Wellness
Opinion - When UAP Old Mutual officially rebranded to Old Mutual Uganda earlier this month, it signalled the beginning of a new era in Uganda's financial landscape. This transition, part of a wider Pan-African unification strategy, strategically places Old Mutual Uganda at the center of a continent-wide movement towards integrated financial wellness.
News Uganda: Central Reserve, World Bank Reject Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill
The unpopularity of Uganda’s Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 remains steadfast with the Bill’s rejection now receiving a gubernatorial and global ...
News Uganda: Bank of Uganda also rejects Sovereignty Bill
The Bank of Uganda has joined a growing list of stakeholders opposing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy.
News Uganda: Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Backs Launch of Kibuga, a New E-Commerce Platform
The Buganda Kingdom today witnessed the official launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform aimed at transforming how Ugandans buy and sell goods online. The launch, held in Bulange Mengo, was presided over by the Katikiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, who framed the initiative as a step toward merging tradition with technology.
News Uganda: Uganda to be blacklisted if its money laundering problem remains unresolved
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to boost its anti-money laundering efforts if the country is to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. Read more.
News Uganda: Africa: Uganda’s outlook suffers as banking and currency risks rise
Uganda’s risk score has fallen since the third quarter of 2016, Euromoney’s country risk survey indicates. The latest estimates for the fourth quarter provide an early glimpse into the full quarterly ...
News Uganda: Uganda’s Bond market draws strong foreign interest
Uganda’s bond market is attracting strong interest from foreign investors, mainly because of high returns and stable economic conditions. Many investors looking for better returns were drawn in last year when bond yields rose to about 17 percent, while inflation stayed low at below 3.1 percent. During the year, government securities worth about Shs 25
News Uganda: Uganda: Bou Reports 55 Percent Surge in Merchandise Exports to $13bn in 2025
Uganda's merchandise exports registered a sharp increase in 2025, earning the country $13.43 billion (Shs50.49 trillion), up from $8.67 billion (Shs32.57 trillion) in 2024, according to new data released by the Bank of Uganda.
