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The Bank of Uganda raised its key rate to 12% from 9.75% at an emergency meeting on Oct. 14, three weeks after tightening bank reserve rules. The move comes as interest payments absorb nearly a third ...
News Uganda » Central Region » Government: Uganda Minister Says J.P. Morgan Eyes Energy
Uganda’s finance minister says J.P. Morgan is interested in backing its energy sector, per ChimpReports. No project, amount or deal is named.
News Uganda » Central Region » Government: Uganda Seeks $35.8 Million French Loan to Build Regional Cancer Treatment Center
The proposed French loan would cover 95% of a new cancer center's cost. The Mbarara facility aims to ease pressure on the overcrowded Uganda Cancer Institute. Uganda wants to increase access to cancer ...
News Uganda » Central Region » Government: No pomp as Uganda marks independence
Uganda marked 64 years of independence at State House Entebbe on Friday with a low-key ceremony for a limited number of invited guests, instead of the traditional large-scale celebrations at Kampala’s ...
News Uganda » Central Region » Government: Uganda, WHO and Africa CDC deepen collaboration to strengthen regional health security
Kampala, Uganda - The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, and the Director-General of Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya, visited Uganda as part of a high-level joint mission to advance ...
News Uganda » Central Region » Government: Uganda woos Thai investors with promises of one-day business registration, 100% foreign ownership
The Ugandan government has officially extended an invitation to investors in Thailand to set up operations in the country, highlighting Uganda’s vast investment landscape, guaranteed security, and ...