Uganda ranks 3rd in Africa on Absa Financial Markets Index

Uganda has been ranked the third-best-performing country in Africa on the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, underscoring the country’s progress in strengthening financial markets and maintaining macroeconomic stability. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, welcomed the ranking, saying it reflects Uganda’s sustained reforms and resilience amid global economic uncertainty….

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Economy resilient ahead of 2026 elections – Dr Ggoobi

Uganda’s economy has continued to demonstrate strong resilience despite global uncertainties, with solid growth, stable prices, and robust investment inflows, the Ministry of Finance has reported in its Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update. The update, published in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA Cap. 171, Section 18) ahead of the January 2026 general…

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Finance releases Shs17tn for 3rd quarter as export earnings surge

The government has released UGX16.537 trillion to finance expenditure for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The money will cover expenditures of ministries, agencies and other Government entities for January, February and March 2026. The economy continues to show resilience and strong growth, even during an election year, with export earnings, foreign investment,…

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