Despite strong export growth, Uganda consistently runs a trade deficit, spending more on imports than it earns from exports. But the balance varies sharply depending on the country and region.
For decades, Uganda’s trade story has been defined by its deepening integration into regional markets, rising dependence on Asia, and enduring ties with Europe. But when you look past the big numbers
A leaked memo from the Office of the Prime Minister reveals that the government of Uganda plans to review and possibly approve borrowing proposals amounting to over USD 1.6 billion (UGX 5.8
EAC Secretary General, Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mathuki makes his remarks during the launch of Annual EAC Common Market Capital, Services and Goods (CSG) Scan 2022/23 at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
East African Community (EAC) Partner States’ commitments to the free movement of capital, services and goods is the bedrock of trade integration in East Africa, EAC Secretary General, Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mathuki,
Uganda has joined the race to host the East African Monetary Institute – EAMI, the precursor to the East African Central Bank. The Institute which other partner countries like Kenya, Tanzania
By Dr. Jane Nambakire Mulemwa Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022, and the recent accession of the Democratic republic of Congo (DRC) into the East African
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially been admitted to the East African Community (EAC). “HISTORY IS MADE! EAC Heads of State OFFICIALLY admit the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Middle East is now leading destination for Uganda’s formal exports, according to a latest report by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). The UBOS Merchandise Trade Statistics report for the month of March
By Christopher Burke, WMC Africa Government support for the promotion of agriculture in the 2020/21 budget with the scrapping of VAT on agricultural equipment and processed milk are welcome steps in the