Economic Growth
Economic growth climbs to four-year high
Uganda's economy grew by 5.2 per cent in the twelve months to June, according to unadjusted Ubos estimates, which is still below pre-coronavirus pandemic levels
Rising income inequality within countries underlines importance of Africa’s economic growth
Income inequality between countries has been falling since the 2000s, but income inequality within countries is on the rise
Africa’s free-trade area: removing tariffs not enough to unlock growth
Tariffs – which are already low – are not the main impediment to continental trade, faster industrialisation, and structural transformation in Africa
New Year Address: How accurate are President Museveni’s development claims?
The NRM has made big strides since 1986, President Museveni said in his New Year’s Day message to the country, including growing the economy and significant gains in education. But how accurate are the president's claims?
Economy expected to expand on better weather and increased public investment
Uganda will experience more growth due to rains that have increased agriculture output, a stronger global outlook, and the development of oil infrastructure as the country prepares for commercial petroleum production, the World Bank said on Tuesday
Key models that Kampala needs to consider to manage its urban sprawl
Kampala was originally planned for a population of 150,000 people. It now spans an area that includes the surrounding districts of Mpigi, Mukono, and Wakiso with about 4 million people working in the city itself