Value Addition As A Pathway To Prosperity- A Case Study Of Mwenge Central Women Entrepreneur Emyooga Sacco
“All effort must be made to add value to all our products. We must stop exporting raw materials and instead add value to everything we produce.” This statement by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni captures the essence of Uganda’s development strategy, which is focused on shifting the economy from subsistence production to market-orientated growth. One of
PRESS RELEASE ON FOURTH QUARTER EXPENDITURE RELEASES FOR FY 2025/26
Economic Growth A Strong Shilling Investor Confidence and Optimism Inflation External Sector Statutory Obligations and Institutions ATMS to drive tenfold growth Enablers of the ATMS Wealth Creation Security Infrastructure Human Capital Development Local Governments Shs 519.8 billion has been released. Of this, Shs 328.69 billion is for conditional and non-conditional grants and Shs 191.08 billion
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UBOS Distributes 5,195 Tablets to Cultural and Education Institutions
In a deliberate effort to enhance data-driven decision making and support national development planning, the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) donated and transferred a total of 5,195 tablets to 16 institutions, comprising four cultural kingdoms and twelve government institutions of higher learning. The handover took place on June 30, 2025,
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Emyooga Exchange Visits Inspire Grassroots Innovation and Women Empowerment in Uganda.
From 13th to 16th May 2025, the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) facilitated a powerful learning experience for Emyooga SACCO beneficiaries from the Acholi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions through a series of exchange visits to successful SACCOs in western Uganda. These visits aimed to foster peer learning, knowledge transfer, and innovation among community financial institutions under
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE LAUNCHES BRAILLE AND AUDIO-VISUAL VERSIONS OF THE CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO THE BUDGET FOR FY 2023/24.
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development derives its mandate and functions from the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and other related subordinate laws, including; the Budget Act (2001), the Public Finance and Accountability Act (2003) and acts establishing agencies and auxiliary organisations. By Section 5(1) of the Access to Information Act
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e-GP is Simplifying Procurement to Reduce the Cost of Doing Business with Government.
The issuance of the new PPDA regulations 2023, and guidelines 2024, by the government of Uganda to guide public procurement and assets disposal is a significant step towards enhancing business efficiency and cost savings. These regulations and guidelines developed in response to evolving legal frameworks, aim to harmonise procurement practices across central and local government
UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS WELCOMES NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP.
In a significant stride toward fortifying the pillars of data accuracy and statistical excellence, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) on 28th November, 2023 inaugurated its new board members. The ceremony marked a pivotal moment for the organisation, as experienced leaders from diverse backgrounds assumed key roles to guide the UBOS in its mission to
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AFRICA STATISTICS DAY: CREATING THE FUTURE THROUGH DATA
Africa Statistics Day, observed annually on November 18th, is a significant occasion that highlights the importance of reliable and accurate data in driving development across the continent. The day is an initiative aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of the role of statistics in decision-making processes by providing an opportunity for technocrats and the general
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MBALE INDUSTRIAL PARK AND UGANDA’S PATH TO INDUSTRIALIZATION
In a significant stride towards industrial development, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni marked a momentous occasion as he inaugurated 16 new factories within the premises of the Uganda Investment Authority’s Mbale industrial park. This moment also witnessed the launch of comprehensive infrastructure development works for the Mbale Industrial Park, a venture poised to reshape Uganda’s industrial
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