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By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda has maintained the Central Bank Rate at 9.75 percent in its November Monetary Policy Statement, signaling confidence in the country’s economic stability ahead of the 2026 general elections. Governor Michael Atingi-Ego said the economy remains stable, with inflation below the 5 percent target. Headline inflation dropped to 3.4 percent in October from 4.0 percent...

The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has urged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in the Acholi sub-region to strengthen mobilization efforts ahead of the 2026 general elections, emphasizing the need for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to secure overwhelming support. The Minister made the remarks while closing a three-day capacity-building workshop for RDCs, RCCs, their deputies, RISOs, and DISOs in Gulu City. Babalanda called on the commissioners...

By David Mwanje MTN Uganda has announced a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, a 40 percent increase from the previous payout. The total dividend of Shs 235.1 billion will be paid on December 19, 2025, with the book closure set for December 1. The increase follows the company’s solid third-quarter results and continued growth in digital and financial...

By David Mwanje. At the All Africa Pension Summit 2025 held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego urged countries to use domestic savings to drive their economies. He said sound monetary policy is not just about numbers but about ensuring dignity and security in old age. Atingi-Ego explained that Uganda’s monetary policy, which targets inflation at...

By David Mwanje 73% of adults in Uganda are now accessing formal financial services, up from 66% in 2021. This was reveled by Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba during the Financial Inclusion Forum held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala. However, he cautioned that while access has improved, many Ugandans are not yet using these services in ways...

By David Mwanje. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved fresh financing worth €217 million to complete Uganda’s Busega–Mpigi Expressway, giving new momentum to one of the country’s most important transport projects. The expressway, stretching 27.3 kilometers from Busega in Kampala to Mpigi Town, is expected to cut travel time from two hours to under 45 minutes and ease...

President Museveni, on Friday, 7 November, 2025, met with Mr. Guang Cong, the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at Mbale State Lodge, where the two leaders held in-depth discussions on regional security, the Nile River disputes, and broader geopolitical challenges affecting the Horn of Africa. Mr. Cong, who was appointed by UN Secretary-General António...

By Ngabo Amon FUFA has renewed Paul Put’s contract as Head Coach of the Uganda Cranes, extending his tenure until 2028. The move comes as Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations under the PAMOJA partnership. FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson said the extension ends weeks of speculation about the Cranes’ technical leadership. He noted that...

The Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has called upon the people of Acholi Sub-region to vote overwhelmingly for President Museveni in the 2026 general elections, saying the region owes its peace and development to his leadership. “I’m sure the people of Acholi will give President Museveni over 80 percent or more. I don’t see any...

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, received copies of letters of credence from H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Zwaidi, the Ambassador-designate of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador-designate Al Zwaidi delivered warm greetings and formally announced the decision of his...