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Emphasis was placed on digitization, IP protection, movable assets and partnerships as key drivers of innovation and private sector growth critical to delivering sustainable economic transformation. #ShapingTheNation

The engagement focused on exploring future areas of collaboration to support how to accelerate Government’s 10-fold economic growth strategy and advance Uganda’s National Development Agenda #ShapingTheNation

The Presidential CEO Forum leadership led by @DouglasOpio board member and executive director @FUEmployersUg, hosted the Registrar General of @URSBHQ Mercy Kainobwisho and her Commissioners for a productive courtesy visit to strengthen public-private collaboration.

Presidential CEO Forum extends warm Eid wishes to the Muslim community in Uganda and the world at large “Indeed, Allah is with those who are patient.” (Qur’an 2:153) May this season inspire steadfast leadership, unity, and shared prosperity. #EidMubarak

Recap Series 1 Ahead of the 6th Bi-Annual CEO Retreat on Tourism, the Presidential CEO Forum convened a Technical Meeting where members were selected to plan the retreat #PCF #Tourism #CEOLeadership #Uganda

Starting 12 June 2026, @PCF_Uganda will share recap series of the 6th Bi-Annual CEO Retreat on Tourism. Follow the journey from the initial discussions and consultations, to the development of recommendations, and the validation of outcomes shaping Uganda’s tourism sector.

Uganda is advancing infrastructure to boost economic competitiveness and regional integration. The €2.7 billion Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project under the Northern Corridor Infrastructure Programme will begin with the Malaba–Kampala segment, strengthening regional connectivity. Financing will follow a three-tier model: 60% Export Credit Agencies, 25% Development Finance Institutions, and 15% through a €405 million inaugural Sovereign Sukuk. #OpenGovUg

@PCF_Uganda Board Congratulates @EmKatongole on your appointment as Chairman of the @URAuganda. Your leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to Uganda’s economic transformation will be invaluable in strengthening revenue mobilization and public-private sector collaboration.

Digitization is a strategic necessity. A visit to Huawei highlighted how tailored ICT solutions can transform organisations by improving productivity and efficiency. For sustainable growth, institutions adopt smart digital strategies to drive innovation & better decision-making.

This Friday, @PCF_Uganda visited @Huawei to explore how tailored ICT solutions are transforming organizations and our country. Huawei has also contributed to Uganda’s digital growth by employing Ugandans and delivering ICT solutions to Ugandan institutions. #DigitalTransformation

Happy International Women’s Day. As a woman in leadership, I’m reminded that our journeys are strengthened by those who came before us and those we uplift along the way. Here’s to courage, purpose, and building a future where every woman thrives. #IWD2026

Happy International Women’s Day. At @PresidentialCEO, we celebrate with all the women in all sectors of business, leadership, motherhood, and policy makers.

Leadership is shaped long before the boardroom. In Meet the Boss, @IreneMugisha reflects on her early influences, defining moments, and the resilience that continues to shape her leadership journey. #morningswithch #MeetTheBoss #WomenInLeadership #NextRadioUG

The Finance Ministry has unveiled the 2026 salary and grading structure for all externally funded projects in Uganda, providing clear remuneration and hiring guidelines for all staff across all levels. #OpenGovUg

We appreciate the insightful presentation by @ the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) on Uganda’s Export Credit Guarantee Scheme. Access to structured export finance remains a key lever for accelerating industrialisation and boosting Uganda’s global competitiveness.

Today, the Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, had a meeting in appreciation of Ms. Irene Birungi Mugisha, Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential CEO Forum (PCF). The meeting was convened to express sincere appreciation for the strong partnership and collaboration between URSB and the Presidential CEO Forum, particularly in improving access to registration services across all sectors of the economy. URSB recognizes and values the leadership of Ms. Irene Birungi Mugisha @IreneMugisha and the PCF team for their continued support, strategic coordination, and commitment to driving reforms that promote private sector development and inclusive economic growth.

Insightful presentation by the ⁦EPRC⁩ team on Uganda’s Export Credit Guarantee Scheme. The data is clear: access to structured export finance is critical to scaling industrial growth and enhancing competitiveness. ⁦⁦@PCF_Uganda⁩

PEER LEARNING MISSION: The PSST Dr. @rggoobi together with the Acting Director Budget, Hannington Ashaba and the technical team from the Projects Analysis & Public Investment Department today met a delegation of Senior Gov't officials from the Botswana Ministry of Finance who are visiting the country on a peer learning mission on Public Investment Management (PIM). The delegation is comprised of the Deputy Director Development Budget, Mr. Edwin Tebangwa, Chief Economist,Moemodi Max Sebudubudu and Principal Economist, Ms. Dimpho Baleseng. The Botswana officials are particularly here to learn about Uganda’s framework for identification, assessment and selection of new projects and the fiscal management of projects within the expenditure ceilings. They are also keen to know how to rationalize a bloated project portfolio in the face of budget constraints, the systems for appraisal and implementation of projects as well as management of project database. PSST Ggoobi welcomed the team to Uganda & briefed them on the requirements for executing a successful project management process. Dr. Ggoobi said the top leadership must support the process, and projects must undergo rigorous evaluation to succeed. He also emphasized the need to train officers on PIM processes, adding that the Ministry technical team must acquire knowledge on how project appraisals are done & also train other government ministries and departments.      The PSST also highlighted other measures such as co- investing with the private sector and putting in place frameworks like the Integrated Bank of Projects and the Development Committee.

PERFORMANCE OF ECONOMY REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026 According to the report,Economic activity during the month of January 2026 continued to improve characterized by improvements in business conditions, increased consumer demand and employment. The high frequency indicators of economic activity and business sentiments, that is the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Business Tendency Index (BTI) remained above the 50-mark threshold, indicating improvements in economic activity and outlook respectively. Annual headline inflation slightly increased to 3.2 percent in January 2026 from 3.1 percent in December 2025, mainly on account of an increase in both core and Energy, Fuel and Utilities (EFU) inflation. In January 2026, the Ugandan Shilling appreciated by 0.4 percent against the US Dollar, trading at an average mid-rate of Shs. 3,562.14/USD from Shs. 3,575.23/USD in December 2025. This performance was largely driven by the global weakening of the US Dollar, coupled with increased foreign inflows from exports and portfolio investors. The Central Bank Rate (CBR) remained unchanged at 9.75 percent in January 2026, marking the sixteenth consecutive month at this level. This rate was considered appropriate to support economic activity, while ensuring that inflation stabilizes at the policy target rate of 5 percent over the medium to long-term. On a year-on-year basis, merchandise trade deficit narrowed by 24.0 percent to USD 206.42 million in December 2025 from USD 271.65 million in December 2024. This decline was due to a robust growth in export receipts, primarily driven by higher earnings from mineral products and coffee exports.  Merchandise export receipts rose substantially by 83.5 percent from USD 760.31 million in December 2024 to USD 1,395.07 million in December 2025 due to increased earnings from coffee, mineral products and cocoa beans, among others. For more details👇👇👇 mepd.finance.go.ug