Uganda is finding it hard to access African markets under the AfCFTA arrangement It might last a while longer than anticipated before Uganda and other African countries start benefitting from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) as new barriers surface. The agreement took effect in 2019, and trading under
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Panelists during the 5th Stanbic Uganda Economic Insights Symposium Bank of Uganda (BoU), which monitors the country’s inflation and keeps a close eye on the foreign exchange market, is well positioned to manage the shocks resulting from the current global economic uncertainty and regional instability. Speaking during the 5th Stanbic
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Researchers have cautions against Uganda against production sharing agreement mode of benefit sharing for the minerals and mining sector. The government is currently engage in negotiating a production sharing agreement with the Sarrai Group for the take over Kilembe Mines. The caution by researchers from the Natural Resources Governance Institute
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By Christopher Burke-Senior Advisor, WMC Africa Discussions on women’s land rights in Africa often begin with the widely accepted premise that women have less tenure security than men. While this is undoubtedly true, the devil is in the details. A closer look at how tenure insecurity manifests in different contexts—whether
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By Sharon Kyatusiimire As the global community celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8th, it becomes crucial to confront the pervasive issue of financial dependence on partners—a factor that continues to hinder women from attaining equality and securing their basic human rights. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls on all
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Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank Operating conditions for Ugandan private sector firms improved in February, following a brief decline at the start of the year sending the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) up to 52.6 compared to the January reading of 49.5. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank
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Happy customers shopping in a supermarket As Ramadan gets underway, Muslims in Uganda are preparing for a month of fasting, prayer, and community. This special time of year calls for more than just religious observance; it’s a time for togetherness, generosity, and shared blessings. Supermarkets across the country are stepping
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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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