NSSF Declares 13.5% Interest Rate for Savers
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund [NSSF] savers will receive a 13.5 percent interest on their savings for the Financial Year 2024/25, following a declaration made by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the Fund’s 13th Annual Members’ Meeting held today. The announcement marks the highest interest rate in five years, reflecting
Inside Uganda , BADEA $150M Deal to Finance SMEs and Key Sectors
Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the Government of Uganda have signed two Facility Agreements amounting to USD 150,000,000 (Shs 537.4 billion) to support private sector growth. The agreements have been signed by Abdullah Almusabeeh, BADEA President, and Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development,
Gov’t Grants Tax Holiday to Start-Ups to spur growth
In a dramatic gesture hailed as bold and possibly useful, the Ugandan government has announced a three-year tax holiday for start-up businesses owned exclusively by Ugandan citizens provided they manage to survive the labyrinth of bureaucracy, unstable power supply, and regulatory whiplash. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija
Uganda’s Debt shoots up Amid Increased Borrowing
Uganda’s public debt stock is expected to rise significantly in the 2025/26 financial year, Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija announced during the reading of the Shs 72 trillion national budget. According to Kasaija, the public debt is projected to reach USD 31.5 billion (Shs 116 trillion) by the end of
Uganda’s Economy Projected to Grow by 7% with Double-Digit Growth from Oil and Gas Production
Uganda’s economy is projected to grow by at least 7.0 percent in the 2025/26 financial year, and to achieve double-digit growth with the commencement of oil and gas production, according to Finance Minister Matia Kasaija. He made the announcement during the presentation of the Shs 72 trillion national budget for
PostBank Uganda rebrands to serve clients better
PostBank Uganda is set to rebrand as a Tier I commercial bank under the new name Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, pending final approval from the Bank of Uganda. The rebrand is part of the bank’s broader strategy to enhance service delivery and strengthen its position in Uganda’s competitive banking sector. The
Over 1,300 NRM Members Pick Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 General Elections
At least 1,300 members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have picked expression of interest and nomination forms as the party kicks off preparations for the 2026 general elections. Hundreds of party supporters and aspirants thronged the NRM Electoral Commission offices to express their intent to contest for party
MPs Clash Over Shs 2 trillion Loan Approval Amid Claims of Mismanagement
MPs Clash Over Shs 2 trillion Loan Approval Amid Claims of Mismanagement The Ugandan Parliament has approved a government proposal to borrow up to €270 million (Shs 111.1 billion) from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and €230 million (Shs 947.billion) from Ecobank Uganda Limited and the Development Bank of Southern
