Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent changes in electricity prices have had an immediate impact on the country’s energy sector inflation, as increased pressure is registered in other sectors. According to new figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda’s headline inflation in April 2025 nudged up …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has clarified that Buganda has not been removed from the Uganda map. Fred Ssenono, the Acting Deputy Executive Director of UBOS, explained that UBOS has a Memorandum of Understanding with Buganda Kingdom to ensure accurate statistics are gathered within …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The effects of harsh weather conditions are not only causing discomfort for Ugandans but are also impacting the economy, with rising food prices contributing to inflationary pressures. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) shows that annual …
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Port Bell, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has today donated items worth UGX 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems, and 4-fifty-seater tents which will serve as revenue-generating assets through hire towards community development initiatives. …
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Uganda’s total population as of May 2024 stood at 45,905,417, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 2.9% since 2014. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the final results of the National Population and Housing Census 2024, offering a detailed snapshot of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The country’s inflationary landscape has seen a mixture of modest improvements and persistent challenges. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the Annual Average Headline Inflation for 2024 was registered at 3.3 percent, a significant improvement from the 5.4% recorded in 2023. The drop …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has a spending plan that should ensure an average Ugandan earns 1,338.7 US Dollars or 4.9 million shillings per year by the end of 2025/2026. Currently, the per capita income of Uganda stands at 1,046 dollars (3.85 million shillings) as at the end …
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Opaqueness surrounding Uganda’s gold data has not only frustrated UGEITI but also other government agencies like UBOS and URA NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Where does Uganda source the millions of dollars’ worth of gold it exports annually? This question often dominates discussions involving artisanal miners, gold traders, government officials, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has transferred 60,247 of 120,000 census tablets it bought this year, to the Ministry of ICT for use in other government operations. The bureau however refrained from commenting on where the remaining devices are. Chris Mukiza, the UBOS …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | As Uganda continues its relentless fight against malaria, the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) is an important step toward achieving a malaria-free future. By collecting accurate and timely data, health officials aim to understand the prevalence of malaria better, identify high-risk areas, and refine prevention …
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