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Economy - 27 August 2026
Rwanda Raises Policy Rate To 8.75 Percent As Inflation Stays Elevated
Kigali, August 27, 2026 - The National Bank of Rwanda raised its Central Bank Rate by 50 basis points to 8.75 percent, the highest level since 2009, as policymakers moved to contain persistent inflationary pressure.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 27 August 2026
EACOP Nears Completion As Oil Developers Emphasize Environmental Restoration
Hoima, August 27, 2026 - Uganda's long-delayed oil ambitions moved closer to realization as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline passed 90 percent completion and project officials intensified environmental restoration…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 27 August 2026
Parliament Delays Scrutiny Of Digital Number Plate Rollout
Kampala, August 27, 2026 - Parliamentary scrutiny of Uganda's digital number plate program was rescheduled after a Cabinet request, delaying legislative review of a major vehicle identification and security-linked…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 27 August 2026
New Parliament Chamber Reaches 63 Percent Completion Amid Cost Concerns
Kampala, August 27, 2026 - Construction of Uganda's new Parliament chamber has reached 63 percent completion, while questions persist over delays and the project's rising cost.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 26 August 2026
Government Moves To Consolidate Agrochemical Regulation Under FARA Bill
Kampala, August 26, 2026 - The government moved to overhaul agrochemical regulation through the proposed FARA Bill, aiming to reduce institutional fragmentation and strengthen oversight of chemicals affecting Uganda's…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 26 August 2026
Government Seeks Unified Agrochemical Regulator Under FARA Bill
Kampala, August 26, 2026 - The government has moved to overhaul agrochemical oversight through the proposed FARA Bill, a regulatory shift aimed at reducing institutional fragmentation and strengthening food safety…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 26 August 2026
Museveni Opens $125 Million Roofings Steel Plant In Namanve
Namanve, August 26, 2026 - President Yoweri Museveni opened a $125 million Roofings steel plant in Namanve, underscoring Uganda's push to deepen domestic industrial capacity and attract large-scale manufacturing…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 26 August 2026
Uganda Urged To Tighten Methane Rules Before First Oil
Kampala, August 26, 2026 - Uganda has been urged to establish a comprehensive methane emissions management framework before commercial oil production begins, highlighting regulatory gaps that could affect the country's…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 26 August 2026
Central Bank Launches Platform To Track Foreign Capital Flows
Khartoum, August 26, 2026 - The Central Bank of Sudan launched an electronic system to monitor foreign capital and investment flows, a step aimed at tightening digital oversight and supporting monetary stability during…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 25 August 2026
Finance Minister Defends Macro Policy And International Market Access
Kinshasa, August 25, 2026 - Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba defended the Suminwa II government's economic record and said reforms were strengthening revenue mobilization, currency stability and access to international…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 25 August 2026
Hybrid Maize Seed Boosts Yields For Rwandan Growers
Musanze, August 25, 2026 - A certified hybrid maize variety is drawing attention in northern Rwanda after farmers reported sharply higher yields, underscoring the commercial potential of improved seeds and agricultural…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 25 August 2026
Kagame And AfDB Chief Discuss Investment And Development Partnership
Kigali, August 25, 2026 - President Paul Kagame met African Development Bank President Sidi Ould Tah in Kigali for talks on Rwanda's partnership with the bank and wider priorities for African development.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read