KAMPALA, August 11, 2026 — State Minister for Trade David Bahati has urged commercial banks in Uganda to reduce lending rates for manufacturers to enable the sector to grow. Bahati said the gap between manufacturers’ rates of return and the cost of borrowing makes it difficult for businesses to expand. He said manufacturers’ rates of …
ADJUMANI, August 11, 2026 — Leaders in the Madi Sub-region have called on the Government of Uganda to revive the Madi Cooperative Union, which they say has remained largely inactive for decades following years of civil unrest, destruction of assets and poor management. The call was made during a recent visit to the region by …
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, …
