East

Uganda

أوغنداOuganda

Mission
In scope · Country file in preparation
Country file
Published, with sources · Last reviewed 2026-10-07

From within

Beyond the numbers, Uganda is a country whose capital is Kampala, in which lakes and wetlands cover a large share of the area; English and Swahili are official, and Luganda is widely spoken.19

The country at a glance

Neighbours: Kenya · Tanzania · Rwanda · Congo - Kinshasa · South Sudan

Overview

The country at a glance

Population
51.4 million peopleExact value: 51,384,894World Bank · 2025 · Estimate22
GDP
61.99 US$ bnWorld Bank · 202522
GDP per capita
1,206 US$World Bank · 202522
GDP growth
6.3 %World Bank · 202522
Urban population
31.9 %World Bank · 2025 · Estimate22
Population under 15
43.1 %World Bank · 2025 · Estimate22

Country card

Capital
Kampala
Region
East
Location
Landlocked
Neighbours
Kenya · Tanzania · Rwanda · Congo - Kinshasa · South Sudan
More essential facts — 12 entries
Population
45.9 million people (2024 census)Data year: 202419
GDP
US$69.3 billion, or UGX 250.4 trillion, as given in the budget figures5
Economic growth 2025/26
6.4% in fiscal year 2025/26 (official estimate)Data year: 2025/26Announced567
Capital
Kampala19
Area
About 241,550 km², a large share of it lakes and wetlands19
Currency
The Ugandan shilling (UGX), with the Bank of Uganda as central bank6719
Languages
English and Swahili are official, and Luganda is widely spoken19
Independence
9 October 1962Data year: 196219
Regional and international framework
East African Community · African Union · Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (since 1974) · Islamic Development Bank · CommonwealthData year: 197419
Structure of the economy
Employment is divided between services, agriculture and industry; gold exports have overtaken coffee exports; first oil is announced by the government for the end of 2026Data year: 2026Announced5891011
2026 milestones
January elections, with the Electoral Commission declaring President Museveni the winner (the opposition rejected the results) · oath of office (May) · new government announced (May) · a budget in which the government projects double-digit growth with oil (the Bank of Uganda projects between 7.0% and 7.5%)Data year: 2026Announced12345
Time zone
Time in the capital Kampala: UTC+319

The axes in brief

  1. People, society and culture
  2. Institutions and national direction
  3. Economy and sectors
  4. Saudi Arabia and Uganda
  5. Media and editorial perspectives

Geographic context and connectivity

Oil will be exported through a pipeline running 1,443 km to the Tanzanian port of Tanga. Announced8910

Oil: the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields, and a refinery under construction at Hoima. Announced8910

Society

People, society and culture

Topics in this section: Why Uganda deserves to be understood · A large market · Oil on the way5891019

People & Society

Why Uganda deserves to be understood

Because it is a country of 45.9 million people, an upcoming oil producer, a coffee exporter, and a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Analysis519

A large market

45.9 million people (2024). 19

Oil on the way

Recoverable reserves of about 1.65 billion barrels, and an expected combined peak production of about 230,000 barrels per day. Announced8910

Coffee and gold

Coffee exports of US$2.46 billion and gold of US$5.8 billion, within total exports of US$18 billion. 511

A member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Since 1974; its ambassador in Riyadh also serves as its permanent representative to the organisation. 13141519

A human link

An estimated 150,000 Ugandan migrant workers in the Kingdom (2023), and a new agreement in 2023 on the recruitment of Ugandan domestic workers that builds on a 2017 accord. Estimate16

General context

The opposition's rejection of the results of the January 2026 election (the Electoral Commission declared the President the winner); the postponement of first oil from July to the end of 2026, according to government announcements; and concerns about the provenance of gold in a trade that relies mainly on regional sourcing. Analysis12891011

English and Swahili are official languages. 19

Muslims at about 14% (2014 census). 19

Work in the Kingdom

An estimated 150,000 Ugandan migrant workers are in the Kingdom (2023). In March 2023 a new agreement on the recruitment of Ugandan domestic workers was signed, building on a 2017 accord. Estimate16

Methodological note

The Muslim share is from the 2014 census, and we have not verified the religious breakdown of the 2024 census. 19

Institutions

Institutions and national direction

Leadership

Section facts and information — 13 entries
President of the Republic
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in office since 1986 and in a new term since May 2026Data year: 202612
Vice-President
Jessica AlupoData year: 202634
Prime Minister
Robinah NabbanjaData year: 202634
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Henry MusasiziData year: 202634
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Adonia AyebareData year: 202634
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Dr Monica Musenero (the spelling of the surname varies across reports; to be confirmed)Data year: 202634
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
Sanjay TannaData year: 202634
Governor of the Bank of Uganda
Dr Michael Atingi-EgoData year: 202634
Announcement of the government
The 2026–2031 government was announced on 26 May 2026Data year: 202634
Oath of office
The President was sworn in for a new term on 12 May 2026Data year: 202612
Result of the 15 January 2026 election
The Electoral Commission declared President Museveni the winner with 71.65% against 24.72% for Robert Kyagulanyi (NUP), with a turnout of 52.5%; the NUP rejected the resultsData year: 202612
Opposition position on the results
The opposition (National Unity Platform) rejected the resultsData year: 202612
Internet shutdown
Internet was cut nationwide around the vote in the January 2026 electionData year: 20261220

Topics in this section: Leadership and national direction · 2026 milestones · Investment framework: the responsible body1221

Leadership and national direction

President Yoweri Museveni has led the country since 1986. 12

The Electoral Commission declared him the winner with 71.65% in the 15 January 2026 election against 24.72% for Robert Kyagulanyi (NUP), and turnout was 52.5%, while the NUP rejected the results. He was sworn in for a new term on 12 May 2026. 12

2026 milestones

January: general elections, with the internet cut nationwide around the voting date. 12

May: the oath of office and the announcement of the 2026–2031 government. 34

June: a 2026/27 budget of UGX 84.4 trillion in which the government projects growth of 10.2% with oil, while the Bank of Uganda projects between 7.0% and 7.5%. Announced5

September: reports said the Ugandan crude had been branded «Pearl Sweet» and that, according to government announcements, first production had been pushed back to the end of the year. Announced8910

Investment framework: the responsible body

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and its one-stop centre for services; and the Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA). 21

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). 21

Oil and gas

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). 21

Regional framework

The Common External Tariff of the East African Community. 21

And membership of the Islamic Development Bank. 19

With the Kingdom

A memorandum of political consultations. 131415

Labour agreements (2017, 2023). 16

A Saudi Fund for Development loan for the Uganda Heart Institute (2023); the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified. 1718

An advantage and a constraint

A large market, membership of the East African Community, a one-stop centre for investment services and a major oil project; against this, the postponement of first oil to the end of 2026. Analysis89101921

Institutions

Official bodies with their roles and official websites. Listing a body here does not make it a partner of the initiative.

Government and institutions 3

  • Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

    The national budget

    5

  • Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

    Energy and mineral development

    34

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Foreign relations

    34

Investment and finance 2

Sectors and regulation 8

  • Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

    Taxes

    21

  • Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)

    Free zones

    21

  • Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

    The body for the oil and gas sector in the investment framework

    21

+5 more

  • Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)

    The national oil company

    21

  • Embassy of Uganda in Riyadh

    Representation of Uganda in the Kingdom and to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

    131415

  • Uganda Heart Institute

    Beneficiary of a Saudi Fund for Development loan (2023); the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified

    1718

  • New Vision Group

    A media group in which the state holds a majority share: New Vision, Bukedde, and television and radio channels

    20

  • Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

    Regulator of communications and broadcasting

    20

Media and statistics 1

  • Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)

    Public broadcaster

    20

Other bodies 1

  • Nation Media Group Uganda

    A private media group: Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda and the KFM radio station

    20

Economy

Economy and sectors

Topics in this section: Executive brief · On the threshold of oil · Gold overtakes coffee5891011

Executive brief

An economy that grew 6.3% in 2024/25, in which gold exports overtook coffee exports in 2025, and which is preparing for first oil, announced for the end of 2026. Analysis511

Under leadership continuing since 1986. 12

And a human and trade relationship with the Kingdom. Analysis1216

On the threshold of oil

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (1,443 km) passed 79% in January 2026, and first oil is expected at the end of 2026 after being postponed from July, according to government announcements. Announced8910

Gold overtakes coffee

Gold exports jumped to US$5.8 billion in 2025, overtaking coffee exports; reports indicate that Uganda acts mainly as a hub for processing and trading gold. 11

Monetary indicators

Headline inflation of 4.0% (July 2026), a central bank rate of 9.75%, and a balance-of-payments surplus of about US$2.4 billion (in the 12 months to June 2026). 67

Political continuity

The Electoral Commission declared President Museveni the winner with 71.65% in January 2026, while the opposition (NUP) rejected the results; the internet was cut nationwide around the vote, and a new government was announced in May. 1234

A human bridge with the Kingdom

An estimated 150,000 Ugandan migrant workers in the Kingdom (2023). Estimate16

What to watch

The date of first oil production and the start-up of the pipeline. Announced8910

Execution of the 2026/27 budget (UGX 84.4 trillion). Announced5

The path of gold exports and the question of the gold's origin. Analysis11

Developments on the file of Ugandan workers in the Kingdom. Analysis16

The performance of the new government after May 2026. Analysis34

Global coffee prices. Analysis5

Balanced reading

A large market, gold exports that overtook coffee, an oil project nearing first production, and membership of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation; against this, the opposition's rejection of the election results, the postponement of first oil to the end of 2026, and concerns about the provenance of gold. Analysis12891019

The economy at a glance

Growth of 6.3% in 2024/25 and an estimated 6.4% in 2025/26; the government projects 10.2% for 2026/27 with oil, while the Bank of Uganda projects between 7.0% and 7.5%. Announced567

Two projections

The Ministry of Finance (June 2026) projects growth of 10.2% in 2026/27 with oil and the Bank of Uganda (August 2026) between 7.0% and 7.5%; no single figure is adopted here. Announced567

Exports

Total exports were about US$18 billion; gold exports were US$5.8 billion in 2025 and coffee exports US$2.46 billion. 511

The balance of payments recorded a surplus of about US$2.4 billion in the 12 months to June 2026, and the shilling is stabilising. 67

Islamic Development Bank: Uganda is a member. 19

Arab funds: the Saudi Fund for Development, the BADEA and the OPEC Fund in the Heart Institute project (2023); the Saudi Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified. 1718

What to follow

The effect of actual oil production on the 2026/27 growth projections. Analysis5

Structure of the economy

Most employment is in services (50.5%) and agriculture (37.1%); gold exports have overtaken coffee, and first oil is expected at the end of 2026. Analysis511

Announced government project

An announced government project under way; according to government announcements, first production has been pushed from July to the end of 2026. Announced8910

Main components

Kingfisher: operated by CNOOC; initial output of 28,000 barrels per day. Tilenga: operated by TotalEnergies; 74% complete. Announced8910

Pipeline: 1,443 km to Tanga; 79% complete (January 2026). Refinery: 60,000 barrels per day at Hoima, under construction. Reserves: about 1.65 billion barrels recoverable (November 2025). Announced8910

Institutions

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), and the Ministry of Energy. 3421

Gold and minerals

A striking rise in gold exports, which overtook coffee; reports indicate that Uganda acts mainly as a hub for processing and trading gold. 11

A trading and processing hub

Reports indicate that the country acts mainly as a hub for processing and trading gold, with sources that include neighbouring countries such as eastern DR Congo and South Sudan. 11

In 2025 the first large-scale gold mine was commissioned, with Chinese backing of about US$250 million. 11

Established sector

An established sector; concerns about the provenance of the gold have been noted. Analysis11

To follow

The path of gold exports and the question of the gold's origin. Analysis11

Value chain

Processing and trading of gold sourced regionally, according to reports. 11

Money and the central bank

The Bank of Uganda kept the central bank rate at 9.75% in its August 2026 decision. 67

The Bank of Uganda projects growth of between 7.0% and 7.5% in 2026/27 and about 8% over the medium term (the government projects 10.2%). Announced567

Coffee and agriculture

Coffee exports rose to US$2.46 billion from US$1.84 billion. 5

A food link with the Kingdom

Coffee, tea and spices are the largest items of Saudi imports from Uganda (SAR 39.0 million in 2025), followed by fish and crustaceans (SAR 26.4 million), while the Kingdom exports sugar (SAR 19.0 million). 12

Sectors and areas for cooperation

Established sectors

  • Agriculture and coffee

    37.1% of employment; coffee exports of US$2.46 billion.5

  • Gold trade and processing

    US$5.8 billion in exports (2025); reports describe a regional processing and trading hub.11

  • Services

    50.5% of employment.5

  • Industry

    12.4% of employment.5

  • Fish and crustaceans

    SAR 26.4 million of Saudi imports from Uganda (2025).12

Analysis2

Applies to everything in this group: Announced.

  • Oil production and the pipeline

    Kingfisher, Tilenga and the pipeline; first production announced by the government for the end of 2026.8910

  • Hoima refinery

    60,000 barrels per day under construction.8910

Areas worth studying7

Applies to everything in this group: Area worth studying, not a ready-made opportunity.

  • Coffee and tea

    The largest item in Saudi imports from Uganda.512

  • Fish and food

    Fish and crustaceans are the second-largest item in Saudi imports from Uganda.12

  • Petrochemicals and plastics

    Plastics are the largest Saudi export to Uganda.12

  • Oil and gas services

    The oil projects (two fields, a pipeline and a refinery under construction) are approaching the first production announced for the end of 2026.8910

  • Sugar and processed food

    Sugar is the second-largest Saudi export to Uganda.12

  • Health and development finance

    A Saudi Fund for Development loan for the Uganda Heart Institute exists (2023); the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified.1718

  • Organised labour mobility and training

    A human link between the two countries: Ugandan workers in the Kingdom and agreements on their recruitment.16

The growth projection for FY2026/27 differs: the Ministry of Finance (budget speech, June 2026) projects 10.2% with oil, while the Bank of Uganda (monetary policy statement, August 2026) projects between 7.0% and 7.5%. Both figures are shown, each attributed to its source, with no single figure adopted.

Date of first oil: the earlier target was 31 July 2026; later reports (September 2026) say it has been moved to the end of 2026. The latest date is used and presented as government-announced.

Gold provenance: the Bank of Uganda's export statistics show the jump in exports, while reports describe regional sourcing that includes eastern DR Congo. Both are presented neutrally, with the OECD due-diligence note.

With Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and Uganda

Topics in this section: Saudi–Ugandan relations · Existing channels · Trade in 202512131415161718

This section documents announced facts from their official sources, with dates and status, without assessment.

Saudi–Ugandan relations

A relationship that includes Ugandan workers in the Kingdom and agreements on the recruitment of domestic workers, a Saudi Fund for Development loan for the Uganda Heart Institute, bilateral trade, and a memorandum on political consultations; the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified. 12131415161718

Existing channels

Uganda's embassy in Riyadh also represents Uganda to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation; a memorandum of political consultations; recruitment agreements; the Saudi Fund for Development loan for the Heart Institute (its wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified). 131415161718

Trade in 2025

In 2025 Saudi exports to Uganda were SAR 111.8 million and Saudi imports from Uganda SAR 75.6 million (up 91.6% year on year). 12

The human dimension

An estimated 150,000 Ugandan migrant workers in the Kingdom (2023); a 2017 accord and a new agreement on the recruitment of Ugandan domestic workers (2023). Estimate16

The development dimension

The Saudi Fund for Development loan (US$30 million) for the Uganda Heart Institute, within a package of about US$73 million with the BADEA and the OPEC Fund (2023); the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified. 1718

The Islamic dimension

Uganda's membership of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Islamic Development Bank. 19

Context

The opposition rejected the results of the January 2026 election, and the internet was cut nationwide around the vote. 12

Section facts and information — 14 entries
Ugandan workers in the Kingdom
An estimated 150,000 Ugandan migrant workers in the Kingdom (2023)Data year: 2023Estimate16
Saudi Fund for Development loan
A US$30 million loan from the Saudi Fund for Development for the Uganda Heart Institute (2023); the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verifiedData year: 20231718
Political dialogue framework
A memorandum on political consultations frames dialogue between the two countries131415
Representation to the OIC
Uganda's ambassador in Riyadh also represents Uganda to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation131415
Uganda's membership of the OIC
A member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation since 1974Data year: 197419
Saudi exports to Uganda
SAR 111.8 million in 2025 (plastics and sugar)Data year: 202512
Saudi imports from Uganda
SAR 75.6 million in 2025 (coffee and fish)Data year: 202512
Growth in Saudi imports
Saudi imports from Uganda grew 91.6% year on year in 2025Data year: 202512
Saudi exports: plastics
SAR 83.4 million in 2025Data year: 202512
Saudi exports: sugar
SAR 19.0 million in 2025Data year: 202512
Saudi imports: coffee, tea and spices
SAR 39.0 million in 2025Data year: 202512
Saudi imports: fish and crustaceans
SAR 26.4 million in 2025Data year: 202512
Saudi imports in July 2026
SAR 10.0 million in July 2026 (one month)Data year: 202612
Saudi direct investment
No published data on Saudi direct investment12

Milestones

  1. 2025

    Saudi imports from Uganda rose 91.6% year on year (2025). · Unspecified 12

  2. 2023

    2023-09

    The Saudi Fund for Development signs a US$30 million loan for the Uganda Heart Institute (the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified). · Contracted 1718

  3. 2023

    2023-08

    A new message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to President Museveni; Uganda reaffirms its support for «Expo 2030» and welcomes the Saudi–Africa and Arab–Africa summits; Uganda's level of participation in the November 2023 summit has not been verified. · Unspecified 131415

Earlier record (3)

  1. 2023

    2023-03

    Signing of a new agreement on the recruitment of Ugandan domestic workers by Ahmed Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources (HRSD), and Minister Betty Amongi. · Contracted 16

  2. 2022

    2022-05

    A Royal Court adviser delivers to President Museveni a message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques that includes an invitation to the Saudi–Africa summit; Uganda declares its support for «Expo 2030». · Unspecified 131415

  3. 2017

    2017

    A 2017 accord between the two countries, on which the 2023 agreement on the recruitment of Ugandan domestic workers builds. · Unspecified 16

What we do not know yet

  • Uganda's level of participation in the Saudi–Africa summit (2023).
  • The current Saudi ambassador accredited to Uganda.
  • Data on workers' remittances.
  • Published data on Saudi direct investment in Uganda.
  • An in-force Saudi–Ugandan agreement on investment protection or the avoidance of double taxation.

Media

Media and editorial perspectives

Topics in this section: The media landscape · Public broadcasting · Group with a state majority holding20

The media landscape

A media landscape that includes a public broadcaster, a media group in which the state holds a majority share, and private groups. 20

Public broadcasting

The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is the public broadcaster. 20

Group with a state majority holding

New Vision Group: New Vision, Bukedde, and television channels and radio stations. 20

Private media

Nation Media Group in Uganda: the Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda; the NBS TV channel; and private radio stations including Radio One. 20

Regulation

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is the regulator. 20

Context

The internet was cut nationwide during the period of the January 2026 elections. 1220

Sources

Sources and updates

Sources cited on this page, numbered as they appear next to each item.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-07

This dossier is not legal, financial, investment or security advice. Political facts are presented as reported in their sources, without assessment. Last fact-check: 6 October 2026.

The dossier is intended for external circulation and contains no confirmed commitments, partnerships or sponsorships. As of this edition no official programme for a mission to Uganda has been submitted, and no Uganda-specific project files have been supplied.

This dossier was prepared on the basis of the owner's evidence register, and each published item is attributed to its registered source. Registered sources include DataSaudi (General Authority for Statistics) and the Saudi Fund for Development via the Saudi Press Agency, Arab News and Asharq Al-Awsat; the Ugandan Ministry of Finance (2026/27 budget speech), the Bank of Uganda, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics and the Embassy of Uganda in Riyadh; and the Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, AllAfrica and Mining Weekly. Last fact-check: 6 October 2026.

The spelling of the Energy Minister's surname differs across reports (Musenero in some, Masanza or Musanza in others). Musenero is used and the name is to be confirmed before any contact.

Result of the 15 January 2026 election: the Electoral Commission announced a win for President Museveni with 71.65%, while the NUP rejected the results. Both positions are shown, attributed to their holders, without endorsing either.

The Muslim share is from the 2014 census; the religious breakdown of the 2024 census has not been verified.

The institutional table is a summary and does not replace legal and tax advice; legal and regulatory requirements must be verified at the time of decision. Tax rates cited follow public sources and are to be confirmed with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

Source register (22)
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    Electoral Commission via AllAfrica (19 Jan 2026)

    Head of State & election — 03 Leadership

    Media · Published 2026-01-19 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: General context · Executive brief · Political continuity · Balanced reading · Context · The axes in brief: Institutional context · Institutional context · 2026 milestones · President of the Republic · Oath of office · Result of the 15 January 2026 election · Opposition position on the results · Internet shutdown

  2. 2

    The Standard (Apr 2026)

    Head of State & election — 03 Leadership

    Official · Published 2026-01-19 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: General context · Executive brief · Political continuity · Balanced reading · Context · The axes in brief: Institutional context · Institutional context · 2026 milestones · President of the Republic · Oath of office · Result of the 15 January 2026 election · Opposition position on the results · Internet shutdown

  3. 3

    Pulse Uganda / Business Times Uganda (26 May 2026)

    Cabinet 2026–2031 — 03 Leadership

    Media · Published 2026-05-26 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Political continuity · What to watch · Institutions · Institutional context · 2026 milestones · Vice-President · Prime Minister · Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development · Minister of Foreign Affairs · Minister of Energy and Mineral Development · Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives · Governor of the Bank of Uganda · Announcement of the government · Budget presentation · Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development · Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  4. 4

    Daily Monitor (Aug 2026)

    Cabinet 2026–2031 — 03 Leadership

    Media · Published 2026-05-26 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Political continuity · What to watch · Institutions · Institutional context · 2026 milestones · Vice-President · Prime Minister · Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development · Minister of Foreign Affairs · Minister of Energy and Mineral Development · Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives · Governor of the Bank of Uganda · Announcement of the government · Budget presentation · Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development · Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  5. 5

    Ministry of Finance budget speech (11 Jun 2026) via Daily Monitor

    Budget 2026/27 & GDP — 07 Economy

    Official · Published 2026-06-11 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: The axes in brief: People & Society · Why Uganda deserves to be understood · Coffee and gold · The axes in brief: Economy & Investment · Executive brief · What to watch · The economy at a glance · Two projections · Exports · What to follow · Structure of the economy · Money and the central bank · Coffee and agriculture · Institutional context · GDP · Economic growth 2025/26 · Economic growth 2024/25 · 2026 milestones · GDP per capita · Inflation 2025/26 · Total exports · Government growth projection for 2026/27 · Bank of Uganda growth projection for 2026/27 · Employment in services · Employment in agriculture · Employment in industry · Coffee exports · Change in coffee exports · Total 2026/2027 budget · Budget presentation · Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development · Agriculture and coffee · Services · Industry · Coffee and tea

  6. 6

    Bank of Uganda MPS (Aug 2026) via Daily Monitor

    Bank of Uganda — 12 Money

    Official · Published 2026-08-13 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Monetary indicators · The economy at a glance · Two projections · Exports · Money and the central bank · Economic growth 2025/26 · Currency · Government growth projection for 2026/27 · Bank of Uganda growth projection for 2026/27 · Medium-term growth · Balance of payments · Central bank rate · Headline inflation · Core inflation · The shilling · Bank of Uganda (BoU)

  7. 7

    Bank of Uganda MPS (Aug 2026) via Daily Monitor

    Bank of Uganda — 12 Money

    Official · Published 2026-08-13 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Monetary indicators · The economy at a glance · Two projections · Exports · Money and the central bank · Economic growth 2025/26 · Currency · Government growth projection for 2026/27 · Bank of Uganda growth projection for 2026/27 · Medium-term growth · Balance of payments · Central bank rate · Headline inflation · Core inflation · The shilling · Bank of Uganda (BoU)

  8. 8

    AllAfrica (21 Jan 2026)

    Oil & EACOP — 10 Oil

    Media · Published 2026-09-02 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: The axes in brief: People & Society · Oil on the way · General context · The axes in brief: Economy & Investment · On the threshold of oil · What to watch · Balanced reading · Announced government project · Main components · Institutional context · Structure of the economy · Pipeline length · Pipeline completion · First oil · Expected peak production · Kingfisher field · Tilenga field · Hoima refinery · Oil reserves · Name of the crude · Oil production and the pipeline · Oil and gas services

  9. 9

    Kuwait Times/AFP (2 Sep 2026)

    Oil & EACOP — 10 Oil

    Media · Published 2026-09-02 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: The axes in brief: People & Society · Oil on the way · General context · The axes in brief: Economy & Investment · On the threshold of oil · What to watch · Balanced reading · Announced government project · Main components · Institutional context · Structure of the economy · Pipeline length · Pipeline completion · First oil · Expected peak production · Kingfisher field · Tilenga field · Hoima refinery · Oil reserves · Name of the crude · Oil production and the pipeline · Oil and gas services

  10. 10

    Eagle Online (25 Nov 2025)

    Oil & EACOP — 10 Oil

    Media · Published 2026-09-02 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: The axes in brief: People & Society · Oil on the way · General context · The axes in brief: Economy & Investment · On the threshold of oil · What to watch · Balanced reading · Announced government project · Main components · Institutional context · Structure of the economy · Pipeline length · Pipeline completion · First oil · Expected peak production · Kingfisher field · Tilenga field · Hoima refinery · Oil reserves · Name of the crude · Oil production and the pipeline · Oil and gas services

  11. 11

    Bank of Uganda via Mining Weekly (20 Jan 2026)

    Gold exports — 11 Gold

    Official · Published 2026-01-20 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Coffee and gold · General context · The axes in brief: Economy & Investment · Executive brief · Gold overtakes coffee · What to watch · Exports · Structure of the economy · Gold and minerals · A trading and processing hub · Established sector · To follow · Value chain · Gold exports 2025 · Gold exports 2024 · Growth in gold exports · First large-scale gold mine · Gold trade and processing

  12. 12

    DataSaudi (GASTAT)

    Trade (DataSaudi) — 18 Saudi relations

    Official · Published 2026 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Executive brief · A food link with the Kingdom · The axes in brief: Relations with Saudi Arabia · Saudi–Ugandan relations · Trade in 2025 · Saudi exports to Uganda · Saudi imports from Uganda · Growth in Saudi imports · Saudi exports: plastics · Saudi exports: sugar · Saudi imports: coffee, tea and spices · Saudi imports: fish and crustaceans · Saudi imports in July 2026 · Saudi direct investment · Saudi imports from Uganda rose 91.6% year on year (2025). · Fish and crustaceans · Coffee and tea · Fish and food · Petrochemicals and plastics · Sugar and processed food

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    Daily Monitor (25 May 2022)

    High-level contacts — 18 Saudi relations

    Media · Published 2023-08-07 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: A member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation · The axes in brief: Relations with Saudi Arabia · Saudi–Ugandan relations · Existing channels · Institutional context · Political dialogue framework · Representation to the OIC · A new message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to President Museveni; Uganda reaffirms its support for «Expo 2030» and welcomes the Saudi–Africa and Arab–Africa summits; Uganda's level of participation in the November 2023 summit has not been verified. · A Royal Court adviser delivers to President Museveni a message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques that includes an invitation to the Saudi–Africa summit; Uganda declares its support for «Expo 2030». · Embassy of Uganda in Riyadh

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    Asharq Al-Awsat (7 Aug 2023)

    High-level contacts — 18 Saudi relations

    Media · Published 2023-08-07 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: A member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation · The axes in brief: Relations with Saudi Arabia · Saudi–Ugandan relations · Existing channels · Institutional context · Political dialogue framework · Representation to the OIC · A new message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to President Museveni; Uganda reaffirms its support for «Expo 2030» and welcomes the Saudi–Africa and Arab–Africa summits; Uganda's level of participation in the November 2023 summit has not been verified. · A Royal Court adviser delivers to President Museveni a message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques that includes an invitation to the Saudi–Africa summit; Uganda declares its support for «Expo 2030». · Embassy of Uganda in Riyadh

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    Uganda Embassy Riyadh

    High-level contacts — 18 Saudi relations

    Media · Published 2023-08-07 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: A member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation · The axes in brief: Relations with Saudi Arabia · Saudi–Ugandan relations · Existing channels · Institutional context · Political dialogue framework · Representation to the OIC · A new message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to President Museveni; Uganda reaffirms its support for «Expo 2030» and welcomes the Saudi–Africa and Arab–Africa summits; Uganda's level of participation in the November 2023 summit has not been verified. · A Royal Court adviser delivers to President Museveni a message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques that includes an invitation to the Saudi–Africa summit; Uganda declares its support for «Expo 2030». · Embassy of Uganda in Riyadh

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    Arab News (30 Mar 2023)

    Labour cooperation — 18 Saudi relations

    Media · Published 2023-03-30 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: A human link · Work in the Kingdom · Executive brief · A human bridge with the Kingdom · What to watch · The axes in brief: Relations with Saudi Arabia · Saudi–Ugandan relations · Existing channels · The human dimension · Institutional context · Ugandan workers in the Kingdom · Signing of a new agreement on the recruitment of Ugandan domestic workers by Ahmed Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources (HRSD), and Minister Betty Amongi. · A 2017 accord between the two countries, on which the 2023 agreement on the recruitment of Ugandan domestic workers builds. · Organised labour mobility and training

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    Gazette Nigeria / SPA (7 Sep 2023)

    Saudi Fund for Development — 18 Saudi relations

    Official · Published 2023-09-07 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Exports · The axes in brief: Relations with Saudi Arabia · Saudi–Ugandan relations · Existing channels · The development dimension · Institutional context · Saudi Fund for Development loan · The Saudi Fund for Development signs a US$30 million loan for the Uganda Heart Institute (the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified). · Uganda Heart Institute · Health and development finance

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    NTV Uganda

    Saudi Fund for Development — 18 Saudi relations

    Media · Published 2023-09-07 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Exports · The axes in brief: Relations with Saudi Arabia · Saudi–Ugandan relations · Existing channels · The development dimension · Institutional context · Saudi Fund for Development loan · The Saudi Fund for Development signs a US$30 million loan for the Uganda Heart Institute (the Fund's wider portfolio in Uganda has not been verified). · Uganda Heart Institute · Health and development finance

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    UBOS 2024 census via NTV; general reference

    Basic facts — 01/05 Snapshot & Geography

    Official · Published 2024 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: From within · The axes in brief: People & Society · Why Uganda deserves to be understood · A large market · A member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation · General context · Methodological note · Balanced reading · Exports · The Islamic dimension · Institutional context · Population · Capital · Area · Currency · Languages · Independence · Regional and international framework · Religion · Time zone · Uganda's membership of the OIC

  20. 20

    Reporters Without Borders (RSF) country page; general reference

    Media landscape — 21 Media

    Media · Published 2026 · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: The axes in brief: Media & Stories · The media landscape · Public broadcasting · Group with a state majority holding · Private media · Regulation · Context · Internet shutdown · Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) · New Vision Group · Nation Media Group Uganda · Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

  21. 21

    Uganda Investment Authority; general reference

    Investment framework — 16 Investment

    Media · Accessed 2026-10-06

    Cited in: Institutions · The axes in brief: Institutional context · Institutional context · Corporate income tax · Value-added tax · Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) · Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) · Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) · Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) · Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)

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    World Bank

    World Development Indicators: Uganda

    International · Published 2026-07-13 · Accessed 2026-10-07

    Cited in: Population · GDP · GDP per capita · GDP growth · Urban population · Population under 15 · Life expectancy · Access to electricity · Internet users

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