September 29, 2020

The OPEC Fund approves US$20m for SMEs in East Africa

By George MangulaThe OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US$20 million term loan in favor of East African Development Bank (EADB). […]
September 28, 2020

ARUA DHO Attributes Cases of Malaria to Negative Attitude among Locals

By Sadique BamwitaThe Acting Arua District Health Officer has blamed the increasing cases of malaria in the district to negative attitude by the community towards seeking […]
September 28, 2020

Unsecured loans push Interest rates up -BoU report says

By George Mangula Lending rates on Shilling denominated loans rose to 19.7 percent in the quarter to July 2020 from 18.2 percent in the quarter to April 2020, […]
September 28, 2020

Uganda’s exports receipts rise 25 percent

By George Mangula According to the Ministry of Finance, for the third consecutive month, Uganda’s exports receipts increased; as the effects of the COVID19 pandemic lessened. Export receipts increased by 25% to […]