Middle East remains top destination for Ugandan exports

Uganda’s exports to the Middle East more than doubled in late 2025, reaching $676.59 million and cementing the region's role ...

The phone of the former NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba and that of Chief Financial Officer, Stevens Mwanje were sent to CID for forensic investigation in regard to a 1.8 billion budget for Corporate Social Investment (CSI).

Museveni taps Byarugaba and Sabiti to drive 100 billion dollar export goal

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

06/02/2026

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Richard Byarugaba, the former managing director of the National Social Security Fund, has been appointed as a senior presidential advisor ...

NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma (center), the Amafh Farm Managing Director, Morvi Amis (right) and another staff inspect a Macadamia plant at the farm in Mityana during the visit

NARO, private sector investors join forces to scale macadamia and coffee production

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

06/02/2026

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NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma (center), the Amafh Farm Managing Director, Morvi Amis (right) and another staff inspect a ...

Govt banana flour brand to open cafes and bakeries at fuel stations, schools

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

06/01/2026

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Uganda's Tooke brand is launching a new franchise model, opening banana flour cafes and bakeries at fuel stations, schools and ...

Uganda's coffee exports soared 38% in October 2025, reaching $185.56 million, driven by robust Robusta and Arabica shipments. Read the full report on top buyers and the $2.4 billion annual earnings

Uganda targets $10 billion in coffee revenue with new industrial park

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

29/12/2025

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Uganda's coffee exports soared 38% in October 2025, reaching $185.56 million, driven by robust Robusta and Arabica shipments. Read the ...

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 ...

Gold exporters now have to pay billions of shillings in arrears to the taxman. Uganda's mining sector has seen a significant surge in revenue, with gold being one of the key minerals driving growth.

Uganda gold exports hit record $964.6 million after 135 percent surge

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

12/12/2025

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Uganda's gold exports soared to a record $964.6m in October, marking a 135% surge in earnings. The windfall provides a ...

Ugandan presidential adviser Dr. Hillary Kisanja urges young people to rise above hardship as he unveils the continentwide Forgotten Movement.

There is life beyond the trenches, says Dr.Kisanja as he launches movement inspiring youth and marginalized groups across Africa

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

26/10/2025

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Ugandan presidential adviser Dr. Hillary Kisanja urges young people to rise above hardship as he unveils the continentwide Forgotten Movement. ...

President Museveni is taken on a guided tour of Wagagai Gold Mining project in Busia district shortly after the facility on Saturday Aug 16th. PPU Photo

Museveni commissions Wagagai gold mining project

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

18/08/2025

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President Museveni is taken on a guided tour of Wagagai Gold Mining project in Busia district shortly after the facility ...

Bank of Uganda Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Program to Boost Reserves

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

31/07/2025

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The Euro Gold Refinery, located along Katego Road in Kamwokya, was commissioned on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, by the Minister ...

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