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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PPDA CLIENTS CHARTER Procurement that Delivers
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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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The Vital Role of UIA’s Investment License: BAR Aviation’s Success Story.
In a remarkable display of commitment to economic progress, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has once again highlighted the paramount significance of its Investment License. Last week, an event of great importance unfolded as the Investment Minister, Hon. Evelyn Anite, and UIA’s Board Chairman, Morrison Rwakakamba, handed over a coveted Investment License to BAR Aviation Uganda.
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UIA’s Incentives for Domestic and Foreign Investors
Uganda, with its abundant natural resources, strategic location, and a growing economy, has emerged as an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign investors seeking to capitalize on its untapped potential. Recognizing the pivotal role of investments in driving economic growth, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has introduced a comprehensive array of incentives to encourage
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Uganda Investment Authority’s One Stop Centre: Simplifying the Path to Investment Success
Uganda, with its diverse resources and untapped potential, has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign and domestic investments. To foster a conducive investment climate and streamline the process of doing business, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) took a pioneering step by establishing the One Stop Centre. This centralized hub brings together over 14 government
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Uganda Prepares for Technologically Driven National Population and Housing Census.
In a recent press statement, Mr Godfrey Nabongo, the Deputy Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), reiterated the bureau’s commitment to conducting the upcoming National Population and Housing Census. Assuring key stakeholders, especially the Ugandan public, Mr. Nabongo highlighted that the country is on track to deliver the first-ever technologically driven census,
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