Uganda: Museveni Expresses Optimism About Economy

Kasaija paints a rosy picture of Uganda’s economy

Uganda: Museveni Expresses Optimism About Economy

During the Budget reading for the financial year 2025/2026 at Kololo ceremonial grounds, the President of Uganda underscored the country's economic progress and laid out a clear vision for sustained growth.

Gov't Allocates Shs9.9Trillion to Security Ahead of 2026 Elections

Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening governance systems, enhancing national security, and deepening access to justice in the Financial Year 2025/26, while also unveiling bold steps to improve disaster preparedness and clear long-standing domestic arrears. Delivering the national budget speech at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Minister Kasaija announced significant allocations to e…

Government Unveils Landmark Tax Holidays for Local Startups in 2025-26 Budget

In a significant move to ignite entrepreneurship and formalise its burgeoning business sector, the Ugandan government has announced a three-year income tax holiday for all new, Ugandan-owned startup businesses. The groundbreaking initiative, a centrepiece of the 2025-26 national budget presented by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on Thursday, aims to drastically reduce initial hurdles for fledgling enterprises. The tax exemption will apply to sta…

Uganda: Govt Unveils Shs72.3 Trillion Budget to Drive Full Monetisation of Economy

Uganda: Govt Unveils Shs72.3 Trillion Budget to Drive Full Monetisation of Economy

President Museveni Unveils UGX 72 Trillion Budget, Declares Economic Takeoff - The Witness Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled Uganda’s 2025/2026 national budget totaling UGX 72.376 trillion, declaring that the country’s economy has “taken off.” Addressing the nation at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Museveni called on leaders to ensure effective implementation of the budget and emphasized the need for full accountability across all sectors. The theme of this year’s budget is “Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy Through Com…