Uganda holds rates steady as oil boom fuels strong growth outlook

Uganda’s economic outlook for 2026 remains firmly positive, with strong growth momentum, stable inflation, and rising investor confidence shaping the country’s financial trajectory, according to the February 2026 Monetary Policy Report. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has opted to maintain the Central Bank Rate at 9.75%, signaling a cautious but confident approach as the economy…

Uganda rallies private sector to lead Climate Finance mobilization

Kampala, Uganda — In a bold move to position the private sector at the heart of climate action, Uganda today launched the inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Change, signaling a strategic shift towards green investment and sustainable development. Officiated by State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, the high-level forum brought together…

Uganda’s media on a tightrope: 2024 report reveals a journalistic landscape in flux

A new report by the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) offers a sobering yet hopeful snapshot of press freedom in the country. Titled “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: A Slippery Media Landscape”, the 2024 Press Freedom Index doesn’t shy away from the hard truths, but it also spotlights a resilient media community committed…

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