The central bank’s decision reflects its confidence in the improving domestic economic environment, while also acknowledging the ongoing risks posed by the global economy
Electricity Regulatory Authority breaks down Q1 2026 tariffs for domestic consumers, including lifeline rates, cooking discounts, and service charges
Core consumer prices, which exclude volatile food and energy costs, rose 3.4 per cent in October from a year earlier—the slowest pace since April 2024
To mark the anniversary, Emirates operated a special one-off flight to Entebbe with its fully refurbished four-class Boeing 777, followed by a static display to showcase the airline’s latest offerings and greatest features
The IMF has raised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa, crediting improved macroeconomic management in several large economies and resilience amid external pressures
A perennial opposition leader and master tactician, Raila Odinga embodied both the hopes of reform and the compromises of establishment politics in post-independence Kenya
Strong currencies have helped curb inflation in several sub-Saharan African countries, giving central banks room to ease interest rates and stimulate business activity
President Samia Hassan, who is seeking re-election this month, increasingly resembles her predecessor John Magufuli, who banned media, censored journalists, stifled the opposition and rigged elections before his death in 2021
September PMI data shows Uganda’s private sector strengthened for the first time in four months
Inflation picked up pace in September, rising to its highest level in 14 months, driven by a surge in food crop and related item prices