"The prosperity of any nation begins with markets. Uganda Connect International Buyers Week is our deliberate strategy to bring verified international buyers to Uganda, allowing them to experience our products, meet our producers, and build a long-term commercial relationship. We are moving away from speculative trade towards demand that creates sustainable jobs, attracts investment and grows household income,” Rwabwogo said.

The President assured investors that Uganda has adequate raw materials to sustain the factory, noting that the challenge lies in organising farmers and connecting them to dependable markets rather than increasing production.

Economic and governance analysts have welcomed Uganda's Shs72.1 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, describing it as a major opportunity to accelerate economic...

Stakeholders in Uganda’s avocado value chain have engaged government officials to address challenges affecting production, value addition, and access to international markets. The meeting, held...

“Now, every time the Budget is read, we hear just increments of taxes on most consumable products such as alcohol, and sugar, among others. How would you expect me to listen to something that bothers me more? The President should instead downsize the district security structures where people are fond of playing the same roles,” Kayiira said.

The auction results provide an important snapshot of investor sentiment, government borrowing costs and liquidity conditions within Uganda's domestic financial market. They also offer insight into demand for government debt across different maturity periods, with investors balancing risk, return expectations and prevailing economic conditions.

“The population of 45 million citizens if not properly planned for, the peace that you have worked so hard to achieve will be lost. There is no person that can be governed if they are hungry,” Kavuma said.