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Investment Minister Evelyne Anite and other officials take selfies at the launch of a new SIMI Mobile phone series, reaffirming government support for local device assembly as part of Uganda’s industrialisation agenda. The initiative highlights efforts to boost domestic manufacturing, expand digital access, and position Uganda within regional technology value chains.
Investment Minister Evelyne Anite and other officials take selfies at the launch of a new SIMI Mobile phone series, reaffirming government support for local device assembly as part of Uganda’s industrialisation agenda. The initiative highlights efforts to boost domestic manufacturing, expand digital access, and position Uganda within regional technology value chains.

The Hard Truth About Uganda’s Local Smartphone Assembly Ambitions

Uganda’s push for local smartphone manufacturing is rooted in a powerful idea: build at home, create jobs, reduce imports, and retain value within the economy. It aligns closely with the country’s broader
April 26, 2026
Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance of Uganda reading the FY2025/26 National Budget this Thursday 12th June 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds.

UGANDA’S UGX 72.1 TRILLION BUDGET FOR FY2025/26: A Bold Push to Monetise the Economy, Empower People, and Expand Markets

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has this Thursday 12th June 2025 delivered Uganda’s 2025/26 National Budget at Kololo Independence Grounds, outlining a UGX 72.1 trillion spending plan designed to accelerate inclusive economic transformation.
June 12, 2025
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Held under the theme "Sustaining Musevenomics: Navigating Uganda’s Economic Future in a Disrupted World," the two-day conference (May 29–30) brought together some of the top government officials, private sector leaders, development experts, and academics at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.

Musevenomics at a Crossroads: Uganda Urged to Fix Economic Gaps to Unlock Growth

Uganda’s economic model, widely known as “Musevenomics,” is facing a pivotal test, as stakeholders at the Musevenomics Conference 2025 called for bold reforms to address persistent gaps that threaten to derail the
June 1, 2025
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The repeal of certain incentives to industrial investors outside Kampala industrial hubs such as the Kampala Industrial Business Park (KIBP) in Namanve above, could slow down the spread of industrialisation across the country and hurt jobs creation.

Income Tax(Amendment) Act 2023: Repeal of investment incentives could hamper industrialisation and job creation efforts

The Income Tax(Amendment) Act 2023 has repealed Section 27A of the Principal Act which provided for initial allowances as a fiscal policy geared at enabling investors in industrialisation and manufacturing to recover
August 28, 2023
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