The Ministry of Finance. Planning and Economic Development has revealed that Uganda’s public debt has now hit the Shs87Trn mark, and the largest share of debt contracted coming from external lenders, with the World Bank featuring as the top lender to Uganda. The details are contained in the Debt Statistical
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In the lively city of Kampala - Uganda, people eagerly flock to car dealerships each month to fulfill their dream of owning a new car. The city streets burst with colorful vehicles of all kinds. However, many new car owners forget about the expenses of keeping their cars running smoothly.
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By Dr. Ian Clarke There is something seriously wrong with how we market Uganda. We live in a beautiful country which Winston Churchill dubbed ‘The Pearl of Africa’ but our image globally is poor. I wonder how Rwanda with its totally negative history can far outshine Uganda in terms of
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The Office of the Prime Minister has warned of a likelihood of above normal (enhanced) rainfall over several parts of the country. In a statement Wednesday, the OPM said the El Nino was also indicated to influence climate conditions during the period of September to December 2023. In Uganda, El
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NSSF Managing Director, Patrick Ayota while releasing the Fund's 2022/23 FY performance report. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) revenue increased by 15% from Shs 1.9 trillion to Shs 2.2 trillion for the Financial Year ended June 30, 2023, Managing Director Patrick Ayota has announced. Addressing the media at the
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The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed that loans to a tune of Shs12Trn haven't been disbursed as at June 2023 yet they are attracting interest. Government made the revelation in the Debt Statistical Bulletin and Public Debt Portfolio Analysis for June 2023 published by the Directorate of
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Evolve Africa has on Wednesday announced the third Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs), under the theme `Celebrating Ideas That Work.` Now in its 3rd year, the awards slated for Friday December 1st, 2023, aim at giving brands, agencies and marketers an opportunity to showcase their marketing successes, and amplify the
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Uganda earned a record Shs455.37bn in August 2023 Uganda exported 743,517 60-kilo bags of coffee in August 2023, the highest ever in the country’s history. This earned Uganda US$ 121.64 million (Shs455.37bn). According to Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) monthly report for August 2023, the exports comprised 689,261 bags of
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L- R: Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs Annette Nakiyaga, High Commissioner of Kenya to Uganda H.E General George A. Owinow, Acting Managing Director I&M Bank Sam Ntulume, Communications and Outreach Officer I&M Bank, Racheal Kulanyi The Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency Rtd Maj. General George A. Owinow
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A report by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has reaffirmed audit findings that Jinja Regional Referral Hospital is operating without a pharmacist and the people currently operating the facility have no basic knowledge on how to operate the pharmacy. Medard Sseggona (Busiro East) who is also Chairperson PAC said, “Audit
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