The global competition for investment is changing. Capital is available, but it is becoming more selective about where it goes, what it builds and the returns it can generate. For developing economies, this means the competition is no longer simply…
For decades, Uganda’s economic ambitions have been built around one central question: how do we produce more? The answer has shaped national policy conversations for years, increase agricultural productivity, expand manufacturing, attract investment, promote value addition and create industries capable…
When Uganda Airlines was revived in 2019, much of the conversation centred on restoring national pride, reconnecting Uganda to international destinations and rebuilding direct air links. Those objectives remain important. But as Uganda’s economy expands and its export ambitions grow,…
“To achieve growth from 50–60 billion dollars to 500 billion dollars is now extremely easy. We already have the roads and infrastructure in place; all we need is funding,” Tanna said. For more than two decades, Uganda has pursued a…
For generations, Uganda’s economy has been defined by what leaves its borders. Coffee is shipped to Europe and Asia. Gold enters international commodity markets. Tea, fish, flowers and agricultural products move through regional and global supply chains. Export growth has…
Uganda Airlines‘ revenue grew at a compound annual rate of 62.4 percent over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Works and Transport, climbing from US$10.3 million in the 2019/20 financial year to US$116.2 million in 2024 The…
Uganda has set itself one of Africa’s most ambitious economic targets: expanding its economy from approximately US$50 billion today to US$500 billion by 2040. If achieved, the transformation would fundamentally reshape the country’s economic standing, strengthen its influence within East…
“We have seen the commitment of our leaders, as they have signed the agreements… Now, the real work begins. We must also believe and champion a Pan-African vision.” Across Africa, governments have invested billions of dollars in highways, ports, railways,…
For years, Uganda’s agricultural conversation has largely revolved around one dominant narrative: farmers need more support, more financing, more inputs, more seedlings, more tractors and more training. While all these interventions matter, they may not fully address the real structural…
Uganda has secured a new market for its milk in Zambia following a long unresolved impasse with Kenya which was the largest market for Uganda’s exports. Since December 2019 when Kenya authorities ceased at least 3000 bags of powdered milk…
Coffee farmers in Nebbi and the West Nile region investing in organic Arabica coffee have been advised to work towards, observe, and maintain the quality of coffee beans that suits the international market. This was during the Power and Voice…
Yesterday, 14th October 2021, One of Uganda’s most prominent businessmen, Patrick Bitature, was appointed Board Chairman of Bolloré Transport and Logistics company, a subsidiary of Bolloré International which operates across 109 countries globally. “It is with my country’s need in mind…