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Uganda’s construction inflation climbed to 5.6% in January 2025, pointing to higher housing costs and economic pressures. Here’s what it means for Ugandans—and what rising food, education, and transport prices reveal about the broader economy.

In Q4 2023/24, Uganda saw a modest 0.1% increase in outstanding commercial bank loans, reaching UGX 65.1 trillion, while the Construction Input Price Index (CIPI) rose by 1.7%, reflecting higher costs in the building sector. Notably, loans to the real estate sector declined by 1.0%, indicating shifts in the borrowing landscape. Meanwhile, water supply from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NW&SC) dropped by 1.1%, marking a change in utility demand.

Uganda’s residential property market sees mixed trends, with the Annual Residential Property Inflation rising to 5.6% in Q1 FY2024/25, up from 2.7% in the previous quarter. The surge is driven by sharp price increases in areas like Kampala Central and Makindye, while regions like Wakiso see declining property prices, reflecting a complex landscape for buyers and investors.

Today’s launch of Uganda’s national population and housing census marks a pivotal step towards informing the country’s future development strategies.…

LUCAS MUSISI KAMPALA – The just-released 2022 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) presents a comprehensive snapshot of Uganda’s socio-demographic…