64 Years Of Independence: President Museveni Recounts Uganda’s Economic Recovery, Sets Sights On Further Transformation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has outlined Uganda’s economic recovery journey since 1986, highlighting the country’s growth from an economy valued at approximately USD 3.9 billion to USD 69.3 billion, while calling for accelerated industrialisation, value addition and household wealth creation.
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President Museveni, South Sudan Delegation Discuss Measures To Boost Bilateral Trade
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today met with a delegation of Senior South Sudanese government officials led by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, at State House, Entebbe. During the meeting, President Museveni and the delegation discussed measures to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Uganda and South Sudan.
President Museveni Urges EU To Back Africa’s Value Addition And Promote Global Prosperity
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the European Union (EU) to support Africa’s industrialisation by investing in local processing of raw materials, creating jobs and promoting shared global prosperity rather than what he described as “parasitism” — a system in which some countries prosper at the expense of others.
President Museveni Roots For Economic Security, Pan-African Market To Strengthen Africa’s Defence Capabilities
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CATA Commends EAC Advances in Digital Revenue Administration and Trade Facilitation
The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) has commended the East African Community (EAC) for its achievements in digital revenue administration and trade facilitation, highlighting the bloc's efforts to strengthen customs cooperation, modernise revenue systems, and leverage technology to support regional integration and economic growth. The commendation was made during a courtesy visit by Commissioners and Heads of Tax Administrations from CATA Member States to the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, on the sidelines of the 46th CATA Annual Heads Meeting and Technical Conference being hosted by the United Republic of Tanzania from 5-9 October 2026 under the theme: "Leveraging Technology for Efficient Revenue Collection."