Bank of Uganda

Uganda export sector developments

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Uganda sees 36% surge in export earnings driven by gold

Uganda has seen significant growth in its export sectors, driven by both organic agriculture and precious metals. In 2025, the organic agriculture sector recorded approximately USD 225.7 million in exports, with the numb

Uganda Tenfold Growth Strategy and Economic Transformation

9 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Uganda expands trade ties with United States and South Africa

Uganda is pursuing a “Tenfold Growth Strategy” to expand its economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. The strategy emphasizes structural transformation, moving from raw commodity exports to high-value produc

Uganda shilling depreciation and monetary response

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bank of Uganda raises central bank rate to 12%

The Ugandan shilling has experienced significant depreciation, losing approximately 6% in mid-September 2026 and over 11% throughout the year. This volatility has been attributed to fluctuating global oil prices, declini

Uganda economic and industrial development strategy

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Uganda seeks financing reforms to reach $500 billion economy by 2040

Uganda is pursuing a strategy of industrial and economic transformation centered on value addition and large-scale development financing. At the 15th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference, industry leaders and government off

Agricultural and food security challenges in Uganda

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Fertilizer shortages and rising costs threaten agriculture in Uganda and Malawi

Uganda’s agricultural sector has faced consecutive challenges involving climate conditions and supply chain disruptions. Initially, a prolonged dry spell threatened crop yields, particularly beans, and caused sharp incre

Uganda economic financing and credit expansion

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Uganda Development Bank capitalized to Shs 2.2 trillion

Uganda is seeing developments in credit accessibility and financial institutional capacity. In mid-2026, private-sector credit growth reached 16.1 percent, supported by a decline in average weighted lending rates on shil

Uganda National Cleaning Day program

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Uganda National Cleaning Day sees low turnout and arrests

In late July 2026, Uganda introduced a monthly National Cleaning Day, urging households to sweep streets and public spaces on the last Saturday of each month. The launch highlighted community participation, with Mbarara