The National Planning Authority (NPA) executive director Dr Joseph Muvawala has urged insurance companies to become more innovative and develop products that respond to the changing needs of Ugandans. Muvawala said the insurance industry has an important role to play in Uganda’s economic transformation by helping households and businesses prepare for future financial needs. He…
The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has called on the government to strengthen investment in the housing sector and speed up implementation of budget commitments to help reduce Uganda’s estimated housing deficit of 2.4 million units. The call was made on Thursday during a post-budget dialogue on housing that brought together government officials, planners, architects,…
By Bob Twinomugisha Uganda’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year was presented at a pivotal moment in the country’s economic journey. The country is preparing for the start of commercial oil production, deepening its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and pursuing an ambitious target of expanding the economy from about US$50…
