Jobs and Incomes

Effect of Pesticide use on Crop Production and Food Security in Uganda, 2024

Submitted by on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:26

Increasing proliferation of pests has continued to threaten food security in Uganda. In Uganda, crop losses due to pests and diseases are estimated at 10-20% (pre-harvest) with an annual loss in monetary terms amounting to US$ 35-200 million (bananas), US$60-80 million (cassava), US$10 million (cotton), and US$8 million (coffee). This has constrained food access among poor households and the susceptibility to pests and diseases in most of the food insecure regions is a major obstacle to staple food availability, limits food access and leads to food security.


A National Framework for Non-Debt Resource Mobilisation in Uganda

Submitted by on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:25

The fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV), identifies philanthropy Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)) as one private financing options that can be leveraged by government over the medium term. According to the Public Investment Financing Strategy (PIFS) 2022, optimizing the benefits associated with CSR in Uganda requires that activities aligned to CSR be streamlined.



Government launches smart meter plant in Kawempe

Submitted by on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:11

In July 2025, a smart meter power plant worth Ushs 54 billion was inaugurated in Kawempe, Kampala, by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development. The plant features full-scale production lines, quality control systems, and laboratory testing facilities with the capability to meet international meter manufacturing standards. When the plant is fully operational, it will have capacity to produce 600-700K single phase meters and 300-350K three-phase meters annually.


Government Commissions Cassava Processing Factory in Nakasongola

Submitted by on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:10

Pura Organic Agro Tech Limited, a cassava processing factory in Nakasongola District was launched by H.E the President. The facility employs about 130 people and is expected to provide a stable market for cassava farmers in central Uganda. Over 1800 outgrower local farmers are embracing cassava production as these agro-processors invest in farmer training to increase yields, and value addition. Yields are expected to improve yields from 2 to 6 tons per acre.


Setting up Uganda’s National Mining Company (UNMC): Opportunity to Boost Sustainable Development

Submitted by on Mon, 08/11/2025 - 15:41

Uganda set up UNMC to manage the state’s commercial interests, including exploration and mining where private entities are unwilling. Government views the mineral sector as a central to the country’s sustainable development and aims for the sector to contribute at least 7 percent of the economy’s GDP by 2040.


The State of Entrepreneurship in Uganda 2025

Submitted by on Mon, 08/11/2025 - 15:39

Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises are the lifeblood of Uganda’s economy, accounting for over 90% of private sector firms and employing millions of citizens. Their vitality directly impacts the livelihoods of countless families and communities across our country. This report shines a light on the tremendous entrepreneurial spirit of Ugandans and the resilience of our MSMEs, whilst also identifying critical gaps and barriers constraining their growth and success.


World Investment Report 2025

Submitted by on Mon, 08/11/2025 - 15:38

The World Investment Report 2025 indicates that global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) expanded by 4% from USD1.45 trillion in 2023 to USD1.51 trillion recorded in 2024. The growth was however, inflated by volatile financial flows through several European economies with high levels of conduit flows. When these are excluded, global FDI flows contracted for the second consecutive year by 11% from USD1.67 trillion to USD1.49 trillion in 2023 and 2024 respectively.


The Private Sector Investment Survey Report 2024

Submitted by on Mon, 07/14/2025 - 14:31

The Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) inflows to Uganda registered a growth – expanding by 1.4 percent, rising from net inflows of USD2,952.9 million in 2022 to USD2,993.5 million in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by intensified activity in the Mining (oil) sector, transitioning from the exploration and appraisal phase to the development phase following the Final Investment Decision (FID) concluded in February 2022. This milestone initiated major construction works towards the development of the Tilenga, Kingfisher, and EACOP projects.



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