Uganda’s private sector confidence rises to 23-month high in May

Mumba Kalifungwa (R), Stanbic Bank Chief Executive shaking hands with Ronald Makata, bank's Chief Finance Officer, Looking on is Tich ...

Ugandan Minister Monica Musenero and Col. Edith Nakalema urge citizens to embrace local science, technology, and innovation for national development during the first National Science Summit in Kampala.

Minister Musenero, Col. Nakalema urge Ugandans to embrace local innovation for progress

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

18/06/2025

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Monica Musenero and Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House ...

China’s history of embedding surveillance capabilities in exported technology raises legitimate concerns about DeepSeek’s true purpose as a potential data collection tool for Chinese intelligence services.

China’s AI Expansion adds to existing Employment Crisis

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/06/2025

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China’s eagerness to adopt artificial intelligence comes just as economic growth is slowing, putting millions of routine jobs at risk. ...

Discover how Masaka and South-Western regions, alongside top exporters, propelled Uganda's coffee exports to over UGX 780 billion in April.

Coffee, Gold Drive Uganda’s March Exports to Sh3.3 Trillion

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

22/05/2025

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Uganda's export earnings soared 40% in March 2025 to $899M, primarily driven by strong performances in coffee, gold, and fish, ...

Burkina Faso's young President Ibrahim Traoré is implementing ambitious reforms focused on national resources and self-reliance, potentially driving significant economic growth and development for the nation.

How President Ibrahim Traoré’s ambitious vision is driving Burkina Faso’s economic growth push

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/04/2025

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Burkina Faso's young President Ibrahim Traoré is implementing ambitious reforms focused on national resources and self-reliance, potentially driving significant economic ...

Uganda's economic expansion plan to $500B by 2040 is underpinned by a stable currency and increasing Foreign Direct Investment, Finance Minister tells Malaysian investors.

Stable currency, FDI growth underpin Uganda’s economic expansion plan

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

25/04/2025

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Uganda's economic expansion plan to $500B by 2040 is underpinned by a stable currency and increasing Foreign Direct Investment, Finance ...

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She encouraged the company to minimize outages and ensure a smooth transition.

Museveni’s Electricity Vision: Uganda’s Power Sector Surge Celebrated by Leaders

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

12/04/2025

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Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She ...

President Museveni asserts Uganda achieved 6% growth despite international pressure, claiming 'The West TRIED TO CRUSH US!'

THE WEST TRIED TO CRUSH US! Museveni Uganda’s SHOCKING 6% growth proves haters WRONG!

by Margaret Nantongo | Reporter

10/04/2025

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President Museveni asserts Uganda achieved 6% growth despite international pressure, claiming 'The West TRIED TO CRUSH US!' Kampala, Uganda — President ...

Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi,

PS Ggoobi: Small Business Growth Central to Uganda’s $500B Economic Ambition

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

07/04/2025

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Ggoobi emphasized the importance of attracting tourists and investors to achieve the country's 10-fold growth strategy. KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda ...

Museveni officiates at the screening of film showcasing Uganda’s hidden gems

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/04/2025

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, presided over the screening of “Hidden Uganda”, a documentary by an ...

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