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News Uganda: ‘Uganda set to start crude oil exports in October 2026’

Published on: Saturday 27 June 2026
‘Uganda set to start crude oil exports in October 2026’
News source: https://observer.ug/business/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

Published on: Monday 22 April 2024
Best ethereum ETFs of 2024
News source: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/investing/best-ethereum-etfs/

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News Uganda: At 10 years old, Ethereum's future is brighter than ever despite recent setbacks

Published on: Wednesday 30 July 2025
At 10 years old, Ethereum's future is brighter than ever despite recent setbacks
News source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/30/at-10-years-old-ethereums-future-is-brighter-than-ever-despite-recent-setbacks.html

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

Published on: Sunday 06 October 2024
What Is An Ethereum Spot ETF? What You Should Know
News source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/article/what-is-ethereum-spot-etf/

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

Published on: Wednesday 01 July 2026
Uganda unveils three-year tax holiday for tourism
News source: https://observer.ug/news/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

Published on: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Uganda: Building Stability Through Financial Wellness
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202511130256.html

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

Published on: Thursday 30 April 2026
Central Reserve, World Bank Reject Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill
News source: https://blackstarnews.com/central-reserve-world-bank-reject-ugandas-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

Published on: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Bank of Uganda also rejects Sovereignty Bill
News source: https://observer.ug/news/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

Published on: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Backs Launch of Kibuga, a New E-Commerce Platform
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202602250530.html

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

Published on: Wednesday 09 August 2023
Uganda to be blacklisted if its money laundering problem remains unresolved
News source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/uganda-to-be-blacklisted-if-its-money-laundering-problem-remains-unresolved-2024072615461873502

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

Published on: Sunday 11 December 2016
Africa: Uganda’s outlook suffers as banking and currency risks rise
News source: https://www.euromoney.com/article/27bjsstsqxhkmh0zz0g12/africa-ugandas-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

Published on: Monday 09 March 2026
Uganda’s Bond market draws strong foreign interest
News source: https://www.ntv.co.ug/business/ugandas-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

Published on: Sunday 01 March 2026
Uganda: Bou Reports 55 Percent Surge in Merchandise Exports to $13bn in 2025
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202603020418.html

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.

News Uganda: How Kenya's oil import deal has soured trade with Uganda

Published on: Wednesday 13 November 2024
How Kenya's oil import deal has soured trade with Uganda
News source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001484829

More than half of the value of products Kenya sold to Uganda are re-exports of petroleum products that oil marketing companies (OMCs) import through Kenya. The pronouncements by Ugandan leadership ...

News Uganda: Ethereum Improvement Proposals For 2026: What They Mean For Fees And Scalability

Published on: Wednesday 03 December 2025
Ethereum Improvement Proposals For 2026: What They Mean For Fees And Scalability
News source: https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/25/12/49207013/ethereum-improvement-proposals-for-2026-what-they-mean-for-fees-and-scalability

Ethereum 2026 upgrades are taking shape following the successful Fusaka activation on December 3, 2025. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) developers activated the Fusaka upgrade at 21:49 UTC, introducing PeerDAS ...

News Uganda: 'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks

Published on: Monday 02 February 2026
'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks
News source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/03/you-are-not-scaling-ethereum-vitalik-buterin-issues-a-blunt-reality-check-to-the-biggest-crypto-networks

The roadmap in place doesn't make as much sense because progress among layer-2s toward later stages of decentralization has been slower and more difficult, and Ethereum itself is now scaling directly on layer-1.

News Uganda: Uganda Opens Gateway for Thai Investment into Africa

Published on: Sunday 07 December 2025
Uganda Opens Gateway for Thai Investment into Africa
News source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/3152348/uganda-opens-gateway-for-thai-investment-into-africa

To introduce Uganda as a promising new investment destination in Africa for Thai investors, the Uganda High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, accredited to the Kingdom of Thailand, hosted “The Pearl of Africa – Uganda Business Forum & Expo 2025 – Thailand Chapter” on 26 November 2025.

News Uganda: Uganda has minerals the US needs – so why is there no trade deal?

Published on: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Uganda has minerals the US needs – so why is there no trade deal?
News source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-has-minerals-the-us-needs-so-why-is-there-no-trade-deal/

Unlike its approach to Rwanda, Kenya, DR Congo, and Tanzania, the United States has not been intentional in pursuing commercial engagement with Uganda. Different from its neighbours, Uganda is not a ...