James Onyutta, the Managing Director of FINCA Uganda James Onyutta, the Managing Director of FINCA Uganda, recently shared his inspiring career and personal journey on Next Radio. With over 25 years in the financial sector and a wealth of experience working in different countries, Onyutta’s story is one of resilience,
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By Yusuf Masaba The suspension of funding to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by U.S. President Donald Trump administration has sent shockwaves across the globe. Many are left wondering what follows next after activities of the behemoth entity were frozen for 90-days, and its staff around the
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By Aloysious Ssendegeya Uganda, often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa," is renowned for its lush landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. However, one of its most valuable yet underutilized resources is its coffee industry. Uganda is the largest coffee exporter in Africa and the 8th largest globally,
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The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed that in December 2024, Uganda exported goods worth Shs2.634Trn with coffee, minerals and fish cited as the leading products to bring in the much-needed foreign exchange. The details are contained in the Monthly, Performance of Economy Report of January 2025
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By Christopher Burke-Senior Advisor, WMC Africa Uganda’s fisheries sector is a vital contributor to food security, employment and export earnings accounting for 3 percent of National GDP and 12 percent of the total Agriculture Sector GDP. Fisheries contribute significantly to Uganda’s National Development Plan III and Vision 2040 that aims
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Uganda is increasingly earning big from coffee exports The Ministry of Agriculture has revealed that Uganda’s coffee exports for twelve months (February 2024-January 2025) totaled 6.44 million bags worth US$ 1.62 billion (Shs5.95 trillion) compared to 6.20 million bags worth US$ 984.60 million (Shs3.62 trillion) in the previous year (February
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Passengers going through Entebbe International Airport Entebbe International Airport registered a total of 216,740 international passengers (105,320 arriving and 111,420 departing) in January 2025, which is an average of 6,991 passengers per day, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed. The same period of January 2024 recorded a total of
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By Author Larok The African Union (AU) has declared 2025 to be the Year of Reparations. The Pope has announced 2025 as a Jubilee Year, a year in which debts should be forgiven. And the United Nations has decided that the fourth Financing for Development conference in Seville in June-July
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By Asha Wandulu In a surprising policy shift, President Donald Trump has enacted a 90-day suspension on new USAID funding, aiming to realign aid with U.S. strategic interests under the "America First" doctrine. This decision has caused a stir, particularly in Africa, where many countries rely on such aid. However,
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Denis Mudeni Ngabirano , the CEO NLGRB As the Uganda National Lottery marks its seven-month milestone, ITHUBA Uganda and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) reflect on a period of progress, learning, and collaboration. While the journey has come with its challenges, it has also laid the groundwork
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