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President Donald Trump’s 90-Day USAID Freeze: An Unexpected Blessing For African Independence, With a Focus On Uganda

Taddewo William Senyonyi February 20, 2025 0

By Asha Wandulu In a surprising policy shift, President Donald Trump has enacted a 90-day suspension on...

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Building A Stronger Future For The Uganda National Lottery: Reflections On Six Months Of Growth And Opportunity

BusinessFocus Reporter February 18, 2025 0

Denis Mudeni Ngabirano , the CEO NLGRB  As the Uganda National Lottery marks its seven-month milestone, ITHUBA...

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Uganda On The Spot Over Poor Debt Management As Gov’t Is Penalized Shs5.5bn Over Loan Cancellation

Taddewo William Senyonyi February 17, 2025 0

Uganda’s debt stock has increased by 104% over six years from USD12.55Bn in FY 2018/19 to USD25.59Bn...

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• Banking

Agent Banking: The Game Changer Of Islamic Banking In Uganda

BusinessFocus Reporter February 14, 2025 0

By John Paul Ssemyalo, CEO Pebuu Limited The bridge between agency banking and Islamic banking could revolutionize...

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Report: Micro-Scale Irrigation Programme Mainly Benefiting Big Farmers As Average Cost of Irrigating 2.5 Acres Stands At Shs30.2m

Taddewo William Senyonyi February 13, 2025 0

A beneficiary farmer of the Micro-Scale Irrigation Programme irrigating tomatoes. Irrigation uptake remains low in Uganda/MAAIF Photo...

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With America Freezing Aid, Uganda Should Quickly Utilize Shs14.6 Trillion In Unused Loans

BusinessFocus Reporter February 12, 2025 0

 By Denis Jjuuko It is 10.00am somewhere in Abidjan or Washington. The boardroom is well set up....

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Report: Several Migrant Workers Illegally In Uganda & Doing Jobs Which Should Be Reserved For Locals

Taddewo William Senyonyi February 11, 2025 0

Several migrant workers are in Uganda illegally and doing jobs which should be reserved for locals, especially...

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Unilateral Measures, A Polarising Elephant In The Room At COP29

BusinessFocus Reporter February 11, 2025 0

By Owor Domisiano In November 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan, became a hub for climate negotiations as Parties to...

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BoU Maintains Key Lending Rate At 9.75% Amid Fears Inflation Could Rise Faster & Disrupt Economic Activity

BusinessFocus Reporter February 7, 2025 0

Michael Atingi-Ego, the BoU Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday maintained the Central...

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Uganda’s Telecom Industry Set For Major Transformation In 2025, Says MTN Uganda CEO

BusinessFocus Reporter February 5, 2025 0

Sylvia Mulinge, the MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Uganda’s telecom industry is set to undergo a significant...

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