Uganda eyes affluent Central Asian travelers in strategic tourism push

Uganda launches a strategic bid to penetrate the Central Asian travel market at the Turkmen Travel 2026 expo, showcasing mountain ...

Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury -PSST

Uganda government releases new salary structure

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/03/2026

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Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury (PHOTO /Courtesy) The Ministry of ...

Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi addresses heads of Uganda’s foreign missions during a mid-term review of the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy strategy at the Bamburi Beach Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Ggoobi told diplomats that future funding for embassies would be tied to their ability to generate measurable economic results.

Government to scale up funding for high-performing trade missions

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/02/2026

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Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi addresses heads of Uganda’s foreign missions during a mid-term review of ...

Finance Ministry reports 58 percent of national budget released

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

12/01/2026

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Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury (PHOTO /Courtesy) KAMPALA, Uganda — ...

Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda's economic growth and job creation over the next decade.

Ggoobi: Uganda an ocean of economic opportunity for local firms

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

27/12/2025

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Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda's economic growth and job creation ...

UGX 8.1 trillion supplementary budget ignites debate over fiscal discipline

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

09/12/2025

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Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury (PHOTO /Courtesy) KAMPALA, UGANDA — ...

His Excellency Abdalla Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Uganda

Uganda, UAE Plan 4th Business Forum to Boost Trade

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

13/10/2025

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His Excellency Abdalla Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Uganda KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda is scheduled to host the fourth annual ...

Permanent Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi addresses financial leaders in Kampala on Wednesday, announcing that Uganda must double its national savings rate to 40% of GDP to finance the $500 billion economic goal.

Ggoobi warns low savings rate hinders Uganda’s $500B ambition

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/10/2025

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Permanent Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi addresses financial leaders in Kampala on Wednesday, announcing that Uganda must double its national savings rate ...

Principal Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi (left), retiring Internal Auditor General Dr. Fixon Okonye (top right), and Maris Wanyera (bottom right).

RED FLAG! Finance PS Ggoobi renews contracts of top retiring officers amid protests from junior staff

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/08/2025

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Principal Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi (left), retiring Internal Auditor General Dr. Fixon Okonye (top right), and Maris Wanyera (bottom right). KAMPALA ...

PS Ggoobi Faces Revolt Over Contract Renewals for Retiring Staff

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

05/08/2025

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Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury (PHOTO /Courtesy) KAMPALA, Uganda — ...

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