Finance

On Saturday 8th June 2024, i was listening to “Capital Gang”, Uganda’s most popular political radio talk-show and the host, Mr, Oscar Semweya Musoke posed a question to panellists; ‘Do we need to be reminded to love Uganda?’. As part...

Since 2018, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has been collaborating with civil society organisations under the Budget Transparency Initiatives Framework to promote budget transparency, accountability, efficiency, and citizen participation in service delivery. Today, the ministry launched the...

In a coordinated effort to empower Emyooga SACCOs towards value-addition, the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) spearheaded national sensitisation meetings in collaboration with key government agencies including the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), and Uganda National...

Every year on April 26th, the world comes together to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights and celebrating the creativity and innovation that drive human progress. This...

With the introduction of an E-Government and the corresponding E-Governance tools and amidst the backdrop of ongoing debates surrounding tax fairness in Uganda, one innovation is emerging as a focal point of discussion: the Efficient Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing...

The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development derives its mandate and functions from the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and other related subordinate laws, including; the Budget Act (2001), the Public Finance and Accountability Act (2003)...

In a significant stride towards industrial development, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni marked a momentous occasion as he inaugurated 16 new factories within the premises of the Uganda Investment Authority's Mbale industrial park. This moment also witnessed the launch of...

Uganda, with its abundant natural resources, strategic location, and a growing economy, has emerged as an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign investors seeking to capitalize on its untapped potential. Recognizing the pivotal role of investments in driving...

Uganda, with its diverse resources and untapped potential, has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign and domestic investments. To foster a conducive investment climate and streamline the process of doing business, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) took a...

In a recent press statement, Mr Godfrey Nabongo, the Deputy Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), reiterated the bureau’s commitment to conducting the upcoming National Population and Housing Census. Assuring key stakeholders, especially the Ugandan public,...