KAMPALA — August 10, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has launched the Uganda Foreign Exchange [FX] Swap Curve, a new financial market benchmark aimed at improving pricing transparency and supporting the development of the country’s foreign exchange market. The central bank said the curve, published for the first time, provides a reference for …
ARUSHA, August 10, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has reiterated its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships to unlock the region’s trade and investment potential. The call was made during the EABC CEO Trade and Investment Roundtable held recently in Dar es Salaam under the theme, “Enhancing Competitiveness in the EAC to Boost Intra- …
OYAM, August 10, 2026 — The Chief Administrative Officer [CAO] of Oyam district, Felix Alex Majembe, has urged agricultural extension workers to increase their presence in communities to ensure farmers have access to the services they need. Oyam district currently has 10 technical staff at the district level and 48 extension workers serving lower local …
GULU, August 10, 2026 — Livestock farmers in Gulu District have rejected fees introduced by the Government of Uganda for vaccinating cattle and other domestic animals against Foot-and-Mouth Disease [FMD], one of the most challenging livestock diseases to control in the country. FMD is a severe and highly contagious viral disease that affects cattle, pigs, …
ENTEBBE, August 10, 2026 — Uganda has launched a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s food systems and protecting farming and pastoral communities from the growing impacts of climate change, with the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Minister Judith Nabakooba warning that secure land rights will be critical to the effort. The …
KAMPALA, August 10, 2026 — The Ministry of Public Service is seeking Shs 308 billion to bridge a funding gap and implement critical development projects, including the establishment of 19 Service Uganda one-stop centres across the country. Appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Public Service and Local Government on Wednesday, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Catherine Bitarakwate, …
