Uganda incurs UGX13 Tn export losses – report
Uganda is losing up to $3.5 billion (UGX 13 trillion) every year in perishable agricultural exports due to persistent border delays, poor infrastructure, and outdated trade systems.
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EAC sees $800m surplus amid intra-States trade surge
The East African Community (EAC) has posted a remarkable economic milestone, registering a trade surplus of USD800 million in the first quarter of 2025.
EAC nations desperate to cut air travel costs
The East African Community (EAC) is accelerating plans to liberalise its airspace and reduce the high cost of air travel, a move that could transform the region’s…
EAC in crisis over members’ UGX220 bn arrears
A financial crisis is threatening to cripple the East African Community (EAC) as member states collectively owe a staggering $58 million (UGX 220 billion) in unpaid…
EAC marks 25 years as non-tariff barriers persist
As the East African Community (EAC) marks 25 years since its revival in July 2000, the dream of a borderless, economically integrated region remains largely unfulfilled…
Museveni woos Arab Emirates investors to Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended a call to global investors, particularly those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to seize lucrative opportunities in…
What President Museveni said in Abu Dhabi
President Museveni has been in Abu Dhabi for the Sustainability Week 2025. This is an abridged version of his speech at the event.
Optimism as October exports surge to UGX2.7 trillion
Uganda’s export earnings surged to US$744.86 million (approximately UGX2.7 trillion) in October 2024, marking a 9% increase from US$682.69 million (UGX2.47 trillion) in…
Exports slump as coffee crisis bites
A new report by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has indicated that Uganda’s export earnings dropped by UGX 410.4 billion in September.
EAC partners warned on trade bottlenecks
Regional political and business leaders have expressed concern about the daunting challenges that the private sector continues to face in regard to trade in the region.
EABC wants uniform Common External Tariffs
The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged regional governments of the East African Community (EAC) to uniformly apply the EAC Common External Tariff (CET) in a…
Concern over fewer girls in vocational institutions
The low enrolment and completion rates for girls in Uganda’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes should be a serious concern for policy makers…
Optimism as COMESA-EAC-SADC free trade area starts
The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement officially came into force following ratification by the requisite number of member States.
Museveni assents to Free Zones Authority, Exports Board merger
The new law that merges the Uganda Free Zones Authority with the Uganda Exports Promotions Board is one of the Acts that have been assented to by the President.
BoU chief salutes DTB’s Thambi over exceptional performance
The Bank of Uganda Acting Governor, Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has hailed Thambi Verghese, the outgoing managing director of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda, for transforming a…
EU Parliament endorses Kenya trade agreement
The European Parliament has endorsed an Economic Partnership Agreement with Kenya, paving the way for duty-free and quota-free access to the lucrative EU market.