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January 8, 2026

Uganda Business Environment: Risks and Market Opportunities

The Uganda business environment in 2026 presents a mix of opportunity, risk, and contradiction. The country offers strong natural assets and market potential. At the same time, political and governance challenges continue

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October 5, 2025

How to Get a SACCO Licence in Uganda

Obtaining a SACCO licence in Uganda is a legal requirement for any Savings and Credit Cooperative Society offering financial services. The process is regulated by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) under

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January 9, 2026

Uganda’s Exports Grow by 33% to $12.7 Billion, Driven by Gold and Coffee

Uganda’s total exports surged to $12.7 billion (Shs46 trillion) in the year ending November 2025, marking a 33% increase from the previous year’s $8.5 billion (Shs30 trillion), according to the latest Bank

dfcu USSD Banking Expands Access Without Data or Airtime

dfcu USSD banking is redefining how millions of Ugandans access financial services by removing the need for smartphones, data, or airtime. As digital finance accelerates, many customers still rely on basic phones

January 19, 2026

BUSINESS·Finance

Museveni Outlines Oil Revenues Investment Priorities

Oil revenues investment will shape Uganda’s economic direction in the coming years, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said while accepting his re-election declaration. Speaking at his country home in Rwakitura, the President pledged

January 19, 2026

BUSINESS·NEWS

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Ham Group Expands as Uganda’s Industrial Powerhouse

From textiles to real estate, Ham Group drives Uganda’s economic transformation Ham Group Uganda industrial powerhouse continues to redefine the country’s business landscape. Starting from textiles, the company has diversified into real

January 17, 2026

BUSINESS·Africa

A Comprehensive Guide to Doing Business in Uganda

Uganda, located in East Africa, covers an area of 241,000 square kilometers, with around 44,000 square kilometers consisting of fresh water bodies. As of the 2014 population census, Uganda’s population is approximately

January 12, 2026

BUSINESS

URA Urges Early Tax Submissions Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Election

With Uganda’s General Election scheduled for January 15, 2026, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has issued a public appeal to taxpayers, urging them to submit and pay key taxes earlier than usual.

January 12, 2026

BUSINESS

Uganda Private Sector Optimistic for 2026 Growth Despite Election Year

Despite 2026 being an election year, the Ugandan private sector remains upbeat. The latest Uganda Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on January 6, shows that companies are optimistic about growth, with

January 12, 2026

BUSINESS

Govt Suspends Chapter Four Over Security Concerns

The Ugandan government has suspended the operating permit of leading human rights organization Chapter Four Uganda, citing security concerns and alleged violations of national law. The decision was announced by the National

January 12, 2026

BUSINESS

Rethinking Research Excellence in Africa

Research excellence Africa is still measured using global systems designed outside the continent. These systems rely on citations, journal rankings, and visibility. However, they often fail to capture impact where it matters

January 10, 2026

BUSINESS

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Uganda Business Environment Outlook, Risks and Opportunities

An in-depth look at Uganda’s business environment, investment risks, and emerging market opportunities Economic Landscape and Agricultural Dependence Uganda offers a mix of opportunity and risk. Its natural resources, growing population, and

January 10, 2026

BUSINESS·Africa·Emerging Markets·Finance·NEWS·Politics

Uganda Closes NDP III with 60% Target Achievement, Gears Up for NDP IV

Uganda has closed the Third National Development Plan (NDP III) with a 60% achievement rate, missing the target of 80%. Government leaders cite Covid-19, global disruptions, and weak discipline in implementation as

January 9, 2026

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Uganda Business Environment: Risks and Market Opportunities

How to Get a SACCO Licence in Uganda

Uganda’s Exports Grow by 33% to $12.7 Billion, Driven by Gold and Coffee

dfcu USSD Banking Expands Access Without Data or Airtime

Museveni Outlines Oil Revenues Investment Priorities

Ham Group Expands as Uganda’s Industrial Powerhouse

A Comprehensive Guide to Doing Business in Uganda

URA Urges Early Tax Submissions Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Election

Uganda Private Sector Optimistic for 2026 Growth Despite Election Year

Govt Suspends Chapter Four Over Security Concerns

Rethinking Research Excellence in Africa

Uganda Business Environment Outlook, Risks and Opportunities

Uganda Closes NDP III with 60% Target Achievement, Gears Up for NDP IV

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