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Economy - 31 August 2026
Rwanda Reclaims Undeveloped Industrial Plots To Improve Land Use
Kigali, August 31, 2026 - Rwanda reclaimed 15 additional industrial plots from investors that failed to develop them within agreed timelines, reinforcing the government's push to ensure scarce industrial land is put to…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 31 August 2026
High Costs And Information Gaps Slow Solar Uptake Among Farmers
Kampala, August 31, 2026 - High upfront costs and limited information are holding back adoption of solar technologies among Uganda's smallholder farmers, constraining productivity and post-harvest management.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 31 August 2026
Parliament Cafeteria Closure Exposes Procurement Dispute Over Shs2 Billion Food Deal
Kampala, August 31, 2026 - A procurement dispute over a Parliament catering contract worth between Shs1.3 billion and Shs2 billion has disrupted cafeteria services for lawmakers and staff.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 31 August 2026
Darfur Gold Smuggling Network Fuels Sudan War Economy
El Fasher, August 31, 2026 - Darfur's gold fields have become a major pillar of Sudan's wartime shadow economy, with smuggling routes and militarized mining sites helping finance armed actors and bypass official state…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 31 August 2026
Sudan Forms Crisis Cell As Pound Hits Record Low
Khartoum, August 31, 2026 - Sudan's government formed an emergency task force to halt the collapse of the national currency after the pound fell to an all-time low of 6,600 to the U.S. dollar on the parallel market.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 30 August 2026
Sudan Moves To Formalize Gulf Remittances Through Digital Payments
Jeddah, August 30, 2026 - Sudan is finalizing an electronic payment framework linked to mobile banking applications in Saudi Arabia, aiming to draw diaspora remittances into official channels and strengthen state…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 29 August 2026
Uganda Drafts Bill To Regulate Sand Mining
Kampala, August 29, 2026 - Uganda is drafting legislation to regulate sand mining, signaling tighter oversight of an extractive activity with growing environmental and licensing significance.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 29 August 2026
Water Utility Seeks Shs650 Billion To Expand Supply In 50 Towns
Kampala, August 29, 2026 - The National Water and Sewerage Corporation is seeking Shs650 billion to boost water supply in 50 towns as demand increasingly outstrips available capacity.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 28 August 2026
Uganda Revives Plan To Print Currency Locally
Kampala, August 28, 2026 - Uganda has revived plans to print currency and official documents locally, a proposal President Yoweri Museveni says could reduce spending on overseas printing and retain more value inside the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 28 August 2026
Gambian Officials Study Uganda Public Investment Management Model
Kampala, August 28, 2026 - A Gambian delegation visited Uganda to study public investment management practices, highlighting Kampala's role as a regional reference point for budget planning and project oversight.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 27 August 2026
Rwanda Mining Officials Face Case Over Alleged Illegal Tungsten Extraction
Muhanga, August 27, 2026 - Prosecutors moved to pursue a case involving employees of the Rwanda Mining, Petroleum and Gas Authority suspected of helping Rugendabari Mining Ltd extract tungsten illegally in Muhanga…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 27 August 2026
Rwanda Plans Frw330 Billion Irrigation Drive In Nyagatare
Nyagatare, August 27, 2026 - Rwanda plans to invest more than Frw330 billion to irrigate 10,000 hectares in Nyagatare District, a major water and agriculture project aimed at strengthening climate resilience in one of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read