Purchasing Managers’ Index

Economy

Business activity edges down in June, but still solid

A gauge of business conditions in Uganda's private sector expanded at a solid pace in June, though weaker than the prior month, as new orders and output continued to strengthen
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Economy

Uganda economic activity hits highest in almost 2 years

Business activity in Uganda's private sector expanded at its fastest pace in 23 months during May, a private survey showed Thursday
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CompaniesEconomy

Private sector activity expands at fastest pace in more than a year

Uganda's private sector activity grew at the fastest pace in 14 months in August, pointing to rising demand as the country's economic recovery gains momentum
This photograph shows four women picking tea on a plantation in Uganda. The woman furthest from the camera is leaning forward, her face visible in the frame. She is laughing and appears to be chatting with her colleague. Two of the women are carrying baskets into which they are picking the tea, while one is picking into a sack.
CompaniesEconomy

Business activity edges higher in July

Uganda's private sector grew at a faster pace in July as output and new orders picked up for the fourth month running, according to a closely watched business survey
An overhead view of Kikuubo, Kampala's busiest market
CompaniesEconomy

Business activity rebounds after March decline

Business activity picked up in April after a month of falls in output and new orders, as demand firmed, a closely watched survey showed Monday
Downtown Kampala, where wholesale and retail trade are the dominant economic activities, close to the Old Taxi Park and St Balikuddembe Market
Economy

Business activity slows in March

Activity in Uganda's economy contracted for the first time in 20 months in March, according to an official survey, as a drop in money supply suppressed consumer demand
Overhead image of the downtown part of Kampala, with the logo of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda prominent and in the photographer's focus
Economy

Economy shows signs of slowing as mining activity pulls back

Business activity slowed in January, according to a survey of private sector purchasing managers
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Economy

Economic activity gauge jumps as demand grows

A measure of private sector activity rose to a six-month high in December as an increase in demand led to a rise in new orders and output
An overhead view of Kikuubo, Kampala's busiest market
Economy

Stanbic Uganda November PMI rises to four-month high

Closely watched measure of private sector health rose for thirteenth straight month on stronger customer demand
Downtown Kampala, where wholesale and retail trade are the dominant economic activities, close to the Old Taxi Park and St Balikuddembe Market
Economy

Private sector activity slowed in October, PMI shows

Business activity in Uganda's private sector slowed in October as the services, wholesale and retail sectors reported declines, according to a closely watched survey
An overhead view of Kikuubo, Kampala's busiest market
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