Ugandan Shilling Hits Historic 4,000 Mark Against US Dollar
The Uganda shilling crossed the 4,000 mark against the US dollar on Monday, 5 October 2026, a level dealers and household budgets have been watching…
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The latest on Uganda’s economy, markets, agriculture and personal finance. Original reporting from Kampala and the regions.
32nd Uganda International Trade Fair opens in Lugogo with Black Deals discounts
Kampala — The 32nd Uganda International Trade Fair is officially under way at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Show Grounds in Lugogo, running from 2…
Platinum Credit raises UGX 30 billion at 19%. The cash was never the scarce part.
A UMRA-licensed lender has just raised UGX 30 billion in a private placement that was 246 percent subscribed. The notes are due to list on…
NSSF Uganda Invests Shs180 Billion in Kampala Marriott Hotel Stake
SSF Uganda has taken a 30 percent stake in the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments for Shs180 billion, placing members’ savings into a…
Bank of Uganda Extends Deadline for Licensing Large SACCOs to March 2027
The Bank of Uganda has extended the deadline for licensing large registered societies and Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) under the Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institutions…
NSSF Declares Record 22.53% Interest, Crediting UGX 5.44 Trillion to Members
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has delivered its highest-ever return to savers, declaring a 22.53% interest rate for the financial year ended 30 June…