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Airtel Uganda Posts Record Profits as Revenues Surge 13.3% to UGX 2.25 Trillion in FY2025

February 23, 20264 views

Airtel Uganda Limited has reported a robust set of financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, with revenues climbing 13.3% to UGX 2.23 trillion compared to UGX 1.98 trillion in the prior year, ...

Business

Uganda Government Issues New Guidelines on Gold Purchase and Trade

By Walker

February 21, 20266 views

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has issued a comprehensive public notice outlining new procedures for gold purchases and trade in Uganda, reinforcing regulatory compliance and tightening oversight within the mineral sector. Clearer Framework ...

Economy

Uganda Revises 2026/27 Budget Upward to Shs78.2 Trillion

By Walker

February 21, 20268 views

The government has increased its projected expenditure for the 2026/27 financial year by 12.7 percent, setting the new budget ceiling at Shs78.2 trillion (about $21.78 billion), up from the earlier estimate of Shs69.4 trillion. The ...

Blog

Women in Digital Event Targets Mentorship Gap in Uganda’s ICT Sector

By elvis

February 20, 20265 views

Women pursuing careers in Uganda’s growing digital economy are set to gain access to mentorship, networking, and career guidance through a new initiative aimed at strengthening their participation in the technology sector. The inaugural Women ...

Blog

FINCA Uganda’s Reserve Fund Saves Ayilo Settlement Business Group from Loan Default

By Lewis

February 20, 20264 views

A seven-member business group in Ayilo 1 Refugee Settlement has avoided a potential financial collapse thanks to timely intervention from FINCA Uganda’s Small Managed Group (SMG) Reserve Fund. The Anyawi Amami Business Group, made up ...

Business

Pension Funds Become Top Holders of Uganda’s Domestic Government Debt

By Walker

February 19, 20265 views

In a notable shift in Uganda’s debt landscape, pension and provident funds have emerged as the largest holders of the country’s public domestic debt, surpassing commercial banks for the first time. According to the latest ...

Markets

Uganda Wins EU Market Access for Farmed Fish, Opening Lucrative Export Opportunities

By Walker

February 18, 20266 views

Uganda has secured approval to export farmed fish to the European Union (EU), a milestone expected to boost the country’s aquaculture sector and unlock new revenue streams for fish producers and exporters. This was revealed ...

News

Ronald Balimwezo Calls on Government to Prioritise Skills Training to Boost Productivity

By Walker

February 18, 20265 views

Newly elected Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has urged the Ugandan government to increase investment in skills development as a way to enhance productivity and address the country’s high unemployment levels. Balimwezo made the remarks ...

Business

Prime Minister Nabbanja Urges Foreign Investors to Capitalise on Uganda’s Potential

By Walker

February 18, 20269 views

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on international investors to take advantage of Uganda’s vast, largely untapped investment opportunities, highlighting the country’s stability, supportive policies and growth prospects. Addressing trade and investment delegations from organisations ...

News

Emirates to Deploy Next-Generation A350 on Entebbe Route in Major Network Upgrade

By Walker

February 15, 20267 views

Emirates has announced a sweeping series of aircraft deployments and cabin upgrades across its global network, including the introduction of its next-generation A350 aircraft on services to Entebbe, Uganda. From March 29, flights EK729/730 between ...

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