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Driving Uganda's Socio-economic Development Through Better Roads.

China invested heavily in highways over the past three decades, helping lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty through increased trade and industrialisation. South Korea's remarkable economic transformation was equally supported by strategic investment in transport infrastructure that connected industries, ports and cities.

Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026

Business Leaders to Explore Customer-Centric Growth at CEO Breakfast 2026

With customer expectations rising and competition intensifying across industries, business leaders are being challenged to place customer experience at the heart of organisational strategy. The Customer Experience Association of Uganda's CEO Breakfast 2026 will bring together executives from across sectors to explore how customer-focused leadership can improve service delivery, strengthen competitiveness and drive su

Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026

Police Hunt Suspects After Woman Is Found Stabbed to Death in Mityana

Police in Mityana Municipality have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found with fatal stab wounds inside her home. The victim, Lydia Nansubuga, was discovered after a neighbour followed up on a child who had gone to buy groceries at her retail shop. Detectives have recovered a suspected murder weapon and are appealing to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible.

Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026

Benon Mugumbya clarifies Zafaran’s Swangz Avenue exit

Swangz Avenue co-founder Benon Mugumbya has addressed speculation surrounding singer Zafaran’s departure from the record label, insisting that the split was amicable and based purely on business considerations. Questions about the singer’s exit emerged after Zafaran announced through a public statement that she had parted ways with Swangz Avenue, adopted a new stage name, and […] The post Benon Mugumbya clarifies Zaf

Sqoop Uganda · 3 Jul 2026

Chameleone thanks Daniella for withstanding his personality

Veteran musician Jose Chameleone has spoken candidly about the end of his marriage to Daniella Atim, saying he has accepted that every chapter in life has its beginning and its end. Appearing in a recent television interview, the Leone Island boss revealed that the two have already filed for divorce and are now nearing the […] The post Chameleone thanks Daniella for withstanding his personality first appeared on Sqoo

Sqoop Uganda · 2 Jul 2026

Chameleone reflects on failed business ventures, unveils new magazine

Singer Jose Chameleone has opened up about the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey, revealing that despite suffering major financial losses and failed investments over the years, he has no plans of giving up on business. Speaking about his ventures, the Leone Island boss said he has always sought to diversify his income beyond […] The post Chameleone reflects on failed business ventures, unveils new magazine

Sqoop Uganda · 2 Jul 2026

Dream reportedly led man to seek Kafeero DNA test

The controversy surrounding the paternity claims involving the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero has taken another twist after musician Bruno K shared fresh details about one of the individuals who underwent DNA testing. Speaking after hosting Ekiboozi Nende Kafeero, Bruno K said one of Kafeero’s younger brothers disclosed that Paul Ssentongo, one of […] The post Dream reportedly led man to seek Kafeero DNA t

Sqoop Uganda · 2 Jul 2026

Fuel prices push inflation higher in May

Petroleum tankers parked at a fuel storage facility in Jinja, Uganda, 23 May 2020 © Uganda Business News Uganda’s annual inflation rose in May, driven by a sharp acceleration in fuel and transport costs linked to higher global oil prices, reinforcing concerns at the Bank of Uganda over mounting external inflation pressures even as food prices remained relatively subdued. Annual headline inflation increased to 3.2 per

Uganda Business News · 1 Jun 2026

Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Statement for May 2026 — Full text

The oil and chemical tanker Petrel Pacific at a port terminal in Australia in October 2021 © Unsplash The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), at its meeting held on 14 May 2026, maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75 per cent. The Committee assessed that, although risks arising from the conflict in the Middle East could exert upward pressure on inflation, the current monetary policy s

Uganda Business News · 15 May 2026

Private sector picks up pace in April despite fuel-driven cost pressures

Financial services posted their strongest ever growth in the Bank of Uganda’s business tendency survey in April, with sub-sector indicators pointing to strong confidence in the sector © Unsplash Uganda’s private sector accelerated at the start of the second quarter, with the headline purchasing managers’ index rising to its highest reading in five months — even as the Bank of Uganda’s broader business tendency survey

Uganda Business News · 6 May 2026

Softer global prices weigh on March coffee export revenues

Coffee export volumes increased modestly in March, while weaker international prices cut revenues © Unsplash Uganda’s coffee exports rose modestly in March, but weaker global prices meant that earnings were lower. The country exported 671,152 60-kilogram bags during the month, valued at $173.4mn (Shs646.7bn), according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Volumes increased 3.2 per cent year

Uganda Business News · 5 May 2026

Rising energy prices push inflation higher in April

Inflation edged higher in April, driven by a renewed pickup in energy and transport costs © Edgar R. Batte/Uganda Business News Uganda’s inflation edged higher in April, driven by a renewed pickup in energy and transport costs, even as underlying price pressures in food and core components remained contained. Annual headline inflation rose to 3 per cent in April, up from 2.8 per cent in March, according to data from

Uganda Business News · 30 Apr 2026

Errors in Africa ratings expose deeper flaws in global credit assessment

Standard & Poor’s headquarters in Lower Manhattan, New York City © Haydn Blackey (Flickr) The rating agency S&P Global’s Africa Credit Rating Trends 2025 reviews the past year’s rating activities and analyses the continent’s prospects for 2026. It is an important document because it interprets underlying drivers of creditworthiness. It shapes how global investors and policymakers understand risk, opportunity and refo

Uganda Business News · 9 Apr 2026

Stable power tariffs extend into second quarter amid balanced pressures

© Unsplash Uganda’s electricity regulator has kept tariffs broadly unchanged for the second quarter of 2026, as a strengthening shilling offset a modest rise in global fuel prices. The Electricity Regulatory Authority said the approved end-user tariffs for April to June reflect a shift in underlying macroeconomic drivers, but one that ultimately leaves pricing largely stable. The Ugandan shilling strengthened to Shs3

Uganda Business News · 9 Apr 2026

February coffee exports rise sharply as volumes climb despite softer prices

Bags of coffee beans ready for export at a warehouse in Kampala © Uganda Business News Uganda’s coffee export volumes rose sharply in February, as higher production and continued growth in arabica shipments outweighed a decline in global prices. The country exported 651,933 60-kilogram bags during the month, valued at $181mn (Shs645.8bn), according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Volume

Uganda Business News · 8 Apr 2026