Ugandan MSMEs seek tax relief, policy reform to boost digital adoption

Ugandan MSMEs seek tax relief and broad policy reform, warning that contradictory regulations and high digital gadget costs are stifling ...

Minister of State for National Guidance Godfrey Kabbyanga, left, displays a copy of the GSMA report with Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, GSMA Head of Africa Angela Wamola, and Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director George William Nyombi Thembo at the report launch Monday in Kampala, Uganda. The report calls for tax reforms and policy changes to boost digital inclusion.

Uganda could add nearly $4 billion to GDP through digital reforms, report says

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/11/2025

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Minister of State for National Guidance Godfrey Kabbyanga, left, displays a copy of the GSMA report with Dr. Aminah Zawedde, ...

Uganda's economy gets a significant boost as remittances from its diaspora hit $1.42 billion (5.1 trillion shillings). Explore the growth, key sectors, and efforts to maximize these crucial inflows.

Remittances triple since 2005, but shrink as share of Uganda’s rapidly growing economy

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

13/10/2025

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Uganda's economy gets a significant boost as remittances from its diaspora hit $1.42 billion (5.1 trillion shillings). Explore the growth, ...

Museveni Projects Robust Growth, Warns Against Budget ‘Scattering’

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

11/10/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday projected that Uganda's economy will reach $66.9 billion by June 2026, ...

Absa Bank opens a new branch in Nansana, Uganda, to expand its footprint and deliver comprehensive financial services closer to the community

Absa opens Nansana branch as part of expansion strategy

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/10/2025

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Absa Bank opens a new branch in Nansana, Uganda, to expand its footprint and deliver comprehensive financial services closer to ...

Lake Nkugute in Rubirizi District, western Uganda is one of the many natural attractions whose potential is yet to be fully tapped. AUTO believes that by progressively increasing tourism budgets to between 25% and 50% of industry contribution to GDP and addressing most of the investment

Uganda’s Tourism sector rebounds, reaching UGX 7.1 Trillion

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/09/2025

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Lake Nkugute in Rubirizi District, western Uganda is one of the many natural attractions whose potential is yet to be ...

Oxford professor Stefan Dercon and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija discuss the need for Uganda to reduce reliance on aid and external finance by diversifying exports and increasing tax revenue.

Diversify or stagnate, Oxford Professor tells Ugandan government

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

29/08/2025

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Oxford professor Stefan Dercon and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija discuss the need for Uganda to reduce reliance on aid and ...

The Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), John Rujoki Musinguzi, at a recent press conference

URA Exceeds Revenue Target, Emphasizes Broadening Tax Base

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

29/07/2025

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The Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), John Rujoki Musinguzi, at a recent press conference KAMPALA, UGANDA — The ...

Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) sees a 67% surge in unit holders and 43% growth in assets, highlighting strong fund performance and investor confidence in Uganda.

Old Mutual Uganda sees significant surge in investors

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

18/07/2025

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Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) sees a 67% surge in unit holders and 43% growth in assets, highlighting strong ...

Absa team with partners in a group photo after the launch of Absa Business Club

Absa launches new initiative to boost Ugandan small businesses

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

10/07/2025

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Absa team with partners in a group photo after the launch of Absa Business Club KAMPALA, Uganda — Absa Bank Uganda ...

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