Browsing: Business

Uganda is launching a nation-first strategy to turn its coffee and cocoa farms into international tourism attractions starting in 2027. By inviting global travelers to taste products directly at the farm gate, officials hope to bypass foreign branding traps, diversify the country’s gorilla-heavy tourism portfolio, and place supplementary income straight into the hands of rural smallholders.

KAMPALA – Ugandan exporters will spend the next four months preparing for a rare opportunity: meeting international buyers face-to-face and…

The World Bank’s latest global opinion survey shows trust in the institution has reached its highest level in a decade. But nearly half of respondents say corruption remains the biggest obstacle to successful development, highlighting the gap between funding projects and delivering real change.

A kilogram of Ugandan coffee has sold for an astonishing $350.02 at an international auction, raising hopes that quality—not quantity—could redefine what the country’s farmers earn. But can one record-breaking sale transform Uganda’s coffee industry?

Uganda’s latest Treasury bond auction attracted more than Shs2 trillion in investor bids against an offer of Shs990 billion. But instead of taking all the money, the government borrowed selectively, signalling that managing the cost of debt has become just as important as raising funds. Here’s what the auction reveals about investor confidence, borrowing strategy and why it matters to every Ugandan.

Africa’s digital finance revolution has dramatically expanded access to banking, but millions remain excluded from the opportunities that matter most. Standard Bank’s latest report argues that the next frontier is no longer opening accounts—it’s helping people buy homes, finance education, grow businesses and build lasting financial security.

Uganda’s latest microeconomic indicators present a picture of cautious optimism. Consumer spending, exports and business registrations are rising, signalling economic resilience. Yet beneath the encouraging figures lie persistent challenges: most workers remain outside pension schemes, Kampala’s air quality is deteriorating and structural weaknesses continue to limit inclusive growth.

Africa has embraced digital finance at remarkable speed, but millions remain locked out of formal banking. A new Standard Bank report reveals why mobile money alone cannot bridge the continent’s financial divide—and why the next revolution is about opportunity, not technology.

Uganda’s latest Shs990 billion Treasury bond sale is about far more than raising money. It offers a glimpse into how the government plans to finance development, manage debt and attract investors while balancing the long-term costs that future taxpayers will ultimately bear.

Uganda is using cultural diplomacy and tourism marketing in Qatar to showcase Northern Uganda’s rich heritage, landscapes and investment potential. The campaign reflects a broader strategy to diversify tourism beyond wildlife, attract Gulf visitors and spread economic opportunities to regions that have long remained outside the country’s main tourism circuit.