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Urgent Call for Tax Waivers to Promote Women-Led Enterprises in Public Procurement in Uganda

Civil society organizations in Uganda, led by the African Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), are urging the government to institute tax waivers for women-led young ventures. The aim is to facilitate their scalability and encourage their active participation in public procurement. The Ugandan government has been steadfastly pushed to eliminate taxes for women-led startups in […]

Uganda and South Sudan Sign Power Sales Agreement to Develop 308km Power Line

The governments of Uganda and South Sudan have signed a Power Sales Agreement (PSA) to strengthen power trade and socio-economic development between the two countries. As part of the agreement, a 308km power transmission line, known as the 400kV Olwiyo-Juba Power Transmission Line, will be developed, connecting the border towns of Oraba, Elegu, Kaya, and […]

EU-EAC MARKUP Campaign Empowers Agri-Export Trade in East Africa

European Union – East African Community Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) and its positive impact on Agri-export trade in the East African Community (EAC). The campaign aims to raise awareness among small and medium-sized firms, farmers’ cooperatives, and government organizations in the EAC about the potential opportunities in Agri-export trade. The EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade […]

Kabalega International Airport in Hoima Nears Completion, Set to Boost Cargo and Passenger Travel

Kabalega International Airport a significant infrastructure project in Hoima, is rapidly nearing completion. With the construction progress currently standing at an impressive 91%, the airport is on track to be fully operational by October of this year. Once finished, this state-of-the-art facility will play a crucial role in facilitating the air transportation of heavy cargo, […]

Uganda Airlines flies Muslim Pilgrims to Mecca

Uganda Airlines, after a 40-year hiatus, has resumed operations for the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. More than 250 Muslim pilgrims were carried on the airline’s inaugural flight, marking a significant achievement for the national carrier. The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, flagged off the first batch of pilgrims at Entebbe Airport. […]

Minister of Finance Presented Budget Focused on Economic Transformation and Job Creation

Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, presented the country’s budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year to Parliament yesterday 15th June 2023. The budget, amounting to Shs52.7 trillion, aims to support Uganda’s transition from a raw materials-based economy to a manufacturing and knowledge-based economy. The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic […]

Total Energies EP Uganda Transfers 105 Resettlement Homes and Titles to Project Affected Persons in Buliisa District

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, presided over the transfer of 105 resettlement homes and land titles to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in Buliisa District as part of the Tilenga Project and emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainable development and the well-being of affected populations. On Monday 12th June 2023 was […]

MTN Uganda set to Combat the failure of young starts ups in Uganda

MTN Uganda has partnered with key organizations in the country’s business and innovation sector to address high attrition rates among new firms. Through their annual program, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, they aim to empower entrepreneurs and promote economic growth and digital transformation. MTN Uganda has formed a new relationship with key players in the […]

Rootical obtains Shs1.4 billion to create a food system that will revolutionize the economy of Uganda

To transition to regenerative agriculture, smallholder farmers require inputs, training, market access, and other solutions. According to Isaac Muhofa, venture builder at Rootical, “As a startup studio, we are in the business of establishing businesses that can offer these products and services to speed that shift. The startup studio is trying to support Ugandan business […]