Kagina (right) said the government has in this financial year set aside $35 million for compensation in the $1.1 billion project.
Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Land & Agriculture, Transport

Government swift on compensation for new Kampala-Jinja Expressway

January 16

Half of the people along the proposed $1.1 billion Kampala-Jinja Expressway (KJE) have been financially compensated […]

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Finance, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Investment

World Bank invites applicants for top job despite American grip

January 14

January 14, 2018—The World Bank has formally invited applications for the position of President in the […]

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Business, Companies, Infrastructure, Investment, Technology & Telecoms, Transport

Entebbe airport to get passport eKiosks in Dutch deal

January 14

January 14, 2018—Dutch digital security company, Gemalto, has won a contract to install an e-immigration system […]

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Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy

Uganda’s total $10bn debt remains manageable

January 9

January 9, 2019—Uganda’s total public debt of $10.7 billion remains manageable and there is little concern […]

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Uganda wants telcos’ to list 30pc stock on local bourse
Companies, Investment, Markets, Policy, Technology & Telecoms

Uganda wants telcos’ to list 30pc stock on local bourse

January 8

Uganda will expect major telecommunications companies operating in the country to list 30pc of their stock […]

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Infrastructure, Investment, Real Estate & Property, Transport

Work on new Kampala flyovers begins next January

December 19

December 19, 2018—Next January will see the start of works on the proposed Kampala Flyover project […]

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Gichuri said the Rwandan government has shown consistent commitment to sector reforms
Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Land & Agriculture

African bank commits $131 million to Rwanda water upgrade

December 19

The African Development Bank (AfDB), Rwanda’s main partner in the water and sanitation sector has approved […]

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Business, Communications, Companies, Finance, Financial Services, Investment, Policy

Akuna Muchezo overcomes all to win dfcu Bank Battle for Cash

December 14

December 14, 2018—Akuna Muchezo Development Club walked away with a UGX 30 million ($8,000) dummy cheque […]

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Business, Companies, Finance, Hydrocarbons, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy

Oil and gas companies fixed on African bankable projects to cut costs

December 14

December 14, 2018—Regulatory uncertainty, political instability, corruption and fraud together with a lack of infrastructure rank […]

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Business, Finance, Investment, Markets, Trade & Industry

EU offers money to boost Uganda coffee market access

December 14

December 14, 2018—The European Union (EU) is providing Uganda’s coffee sector with a financial package to […]

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