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    Uganda Climbs to 3rd Position in Africa’s Financial Markets Rankings, Takes Lead across East Africa

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesEast AfricaThe Big StoryJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026

    Uganda has moved up to third position in Africa’s financial markets rankings, overtaking Nigeria and consolidating its position as the leading financial market in East Africa. According to the Absa…

    Uganda’s real estate growth faces pressure from high taxes, costly borrowing, and limited deductions, raising rents and threatening investment unless rental tax policies are rebalanced to support sustainable development.

    Heavy Taxes, Thin Margins: Why Uganda’s Rental Tax Policy is Testing Real Estate Growth Potential

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2025

    On the surface, Uganda’s real estate sector appears to be thriving. Cranes dot Kampala’s skyline, mortgage uptake is rising, and Government revenue from corporate and rental income taxes continues to…

    A photo collage of Cornwell Muleya and Uganda Airlines chief executive officer Jenifer Bamuturaki. Muleya was controversially replaced by Bamuturaki after he was sacked and dragged to court over alleged mismanagement of the airline.

    Court Orders Uganda Airlines to Pay Former CEO Cornwell Muleya UGX 455 Million Over Illegal Dismissal

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryNovember 6, 2025November 10, 2025

    The Industrial Court has ordered Uganda Airlines to pay its former Chief Executive Officer, Cornwell Muleya, more than UGX455 million following a ruling that found his dismissal illegal. In a…

    Inside the Ministry of Finance Team Steering Uganda’s Parish Development Model

    CEO East Africa MagazineExecutive ProfilesNews & AnalysisOctober 31, 2025November 3, 2025

    In all of Uganda’s government programmes, no initiative has captured the spirit of grassroots transformation quite like the Parish Development Model (PDM).It is the most ambitious effort yet to connect…

    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.

    Who are Uganda’s True Trade Partners?

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2025October 7, 2025

    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…

    Whereas banks present a picture of profitability and highly liquid, credit expansion remains weak, and the little lending that takes place is concentrated in consumption and real estate.

    Uganda’s Banking Paradox: Strong, Profitable, and Liquid but Failing to Power Productive Growth

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2025October 7, 2025

    Uganda’s banking sector has never been stronger on paper. And the Bank of Uganda’s latest Financial Soundness Indicators show why. Banks, the indicators show, are heavily capitalized, flush with liquidity,…

    The business climate in August 2025 was defined by steady growth and bright expectations for the months ahead, set against the backdrop of tight credit, liquidity pressures, and rising costs.

    Uganda’s Business Confidence Index: Optimism Holds, But Strains Emerge Beneath the Surface

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StorySeptember 28, 2025October 7, 2025

    The private sector entered August on a cautious but hopeful note. Two major business surveys show that while the economy remains on a growth path, financial strain and weak present…

    Businesses dealing in wholesale and retail fuel, mining and quarrying, manufacturing and utilities, have to use EFRIS, whether or not registered for VAT.

    URA’s EFRIS Expansion and the Future of Tax Compliance in Uganda

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

    On July 25, the Uganda Gazette carried General Notice No. 2218 of 2025, signaling a shift in the approach to tax compliance and digitization. The notice indicated that Uganda Revenue…

    Many ordinary Africans have found themselves trapped in a system built by colonialists, optimized by neoliberals, and defended by large setups such as the IMF, UN, and World Trade Organization. It protects the rich while squeezing the poor.

    How Debt, Tax, and Colonial Legacies are Rigging Africa’s Future

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025

    Christine Aber wakes before the sun does in Northern Uganda. She sets up her modest stall and begins the daily grind – selling a humble mix of millet flour, rice,…

    URA beat its revenue target for the 2024/25 financial year by UGX174.11 billion, collecting a record Shs31.54 trillion—a 100.54 percent performance.

    URA surpasses target with UGX31.5 trillion haul, eyes digital future

    Editorial, CEO East AfricaBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

    In a fiscal climate where many economies are gasping under debt and tax collection fatigue, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has pulled off a remarkable feat. It has beaten its revenue…

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