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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.

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

The Big Story

Doreen Nyiramugusha (Far right) the head of marketing and communication and Annet Nakigudde (2nd Right) pose for a group photo with Adrine Atumanya, Co-founder & CEO of WaterQuip (2nd left) after the launch of their parthership.

WaterQuip Partners With Housing Finance Bank To Improve Access To Safe Drinking Water In Schools.

WaterQuip, a leading provider of sustainable water purification solutions, has partnered with Housing Finance Bank (HFB) to make safe drinking water more accessible to schools through affordable financing options. Access to clean

March 14, 2025

Company News·Sponsored Content

MTN Uganda head offices in Kampala. MTN Uganda was able deliver double-digit service revenue growth for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2022

MTN Uganda to pay an interim dividend as profits surge to UGX 292.7 billion

MTN Uganda has declared an interim dividend of UGX 5.4 per share, a total of UGX 120.9 billion, after its net profit surges 21% to UGX 292.7billion for the nine months ending

November 3, 2022

News & Analysis

Benard Mujuni is a Social Capital, Policy and Legal specialist

Uganda’s GDP as a measure of progress and the paradox of Middle-Income status

By Benard Mujuni Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is defined as a total sum and measure of all goods and services produced and sold in a given time. The growth rate of GDP

August 20, 2022

News & Analysis·Thought Leadership

Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, Bank of Uganda Governor

BoU moves to boost the economy, reduces lending rate to 6.5%

Bank of Uganda (BoU) has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 0.5 percentage point to 6.5 percent, the Monetary Policy Statement for June 2021 says. According to the Central Bank, the

June 16, 2021

The Big Story

Coffee is one of the products Uganda exports to the Middle East. Courtesy photo

Middle East now Number One Destination for Uganda’s Exports

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

May 31, 2021

News & Analysis

Black Bengal Goats feeding on farm. Courtesy photo

Uganda Increases Production of Cattle, Poultry in Last Decade – UBOS

The production of cattle, poultry and exotic goats has increased in Uganda for the last 10 years. The farmers attribute the increase in production on the rising demand for meat, dairy and

November 25, 2020

Banking & Financial Services

Evans Nakhokho, the Chief Manager Agribusiness - Centenary Bank

Sector Performance: Agricultural Prices Improve by 5% as Economy Recovers

The gradual recovery of the economy witnessed in the 3rd quarter of 2020, has contributed to the positive performance of the agricultural sector with prices improving by 5 percentage points. According to

October 26, 2020

Banking & Financial Services

Fruits in a market. Annual Food Crops and related Items Inflation went up for the year ending August

Uganda’s Annual Headline Inflation for August declines to 4.6 percent

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) yesterday released Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics for August 2020 showing a decline in Annual Headline Inflation of 4.6 percent compared to 4.7 percent recorded in July

September 1, 2020

Banking & Financial Services

Bus operators have more than doubled transport fares to villages. Courtesy photo.

Transport Costs Increase by 47% in July – UBOS report

Ugandans paid the highest to move in July compared to the same month last year, thanks to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions on passenger numbers in cars, Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) reports.

July 31, 2020

Banking & Financial Services