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Economic news, business developments, and market updates from Uganda

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March 3, 2026
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Kabira Country Club's Luxury Transformation in Uganda

THE STORY According to PML Daily, a landmark transformation is taking shape in one of Kampala's most sought-after neighborhoods. The project involves...

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March 3, 2026
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East Africa Trade Barriers Threaten 2030 Growth, Uganda

THE STORY East African business leaders warned this week that the regional trade bloc will miss its 2030 growth targets unless member states immediate...

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March 3, 2026
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Uganda Bank Secures €40M for Women, Youth Businesses

THE STORY The Uganda Development Bank has secured a 40 million euro credit line from the French Development Agency. The amount is approximately 169 bi...

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March 2, 2026
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Uganda's 'Is His Money Our Money?' Gender Finance Debate

THE STORY A question has dominated social media and daily conversations in Uganda for the longest time: ‘Is his money our money?’. According to a comm...

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March 2, 2026
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Uganda's Job Market Shifts to Skills Matching, Not Searching

THE STORY The structure of Uganda’s labour market is increasingly shifting from job searching to skills matching. This shift was highlighted last Thur...

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March 2, 2026
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Degrees Not Enough for Jobs in Uganda, Experts Warn

THE STORY Labor market experts warned hundreds of university students Thursday that academic degrees are no longer sufficient to secure employment. Th...

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March 2, 2026
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World Bank Funds 1M+ Free Uganda Electricity Connections

THE STORY A World Bank-funded initiative is aiming to provide more than 1 million free electricity connections in Uganda by 2027. The project, known a...

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March 2, 2026
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Abu Dhabi Hotels Extend Stays Amid Iran Conflict Travel Disruptions

THE STORY The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) has instructed hotels to extend the stays of guests who are unable to depart due to...

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March 2, 2026
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Free Medical Camp Benefits 5,000 in Uganda's Luwero District

THE STORY More than 5,000 residents of Luwero District benefited from free medical care during the recently concluded Tubeere Balamu Health Camp. The...

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March 1, 2026
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Vivo Energy Uganda Celebrates Chinese New Year 2026 in Kampala

THE STORY Vivo Energy Uganda hosted prominent stakeholders and esteemed members of the Chinese business community in Kampala to mark the 2026 Chinese...

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March 1, 2026
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Peter Mukuru Appointed UDB Director of Business Technology, Uganda

THE STORY Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has appointed Peter Mukuru as its Director, Business Technology. UDB is Uganda's national Development Finance...

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March 1, 2026
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Ukraine War Stalemate: 4-Year Impact & Outlook | Uganda

THE STORY The Ukraine crisis marked its fourth anniversary on Tuesday. The conflict remains entrenched in a stalemate. The conflict has mounting human...

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