LOLC Finance Uganda

21/05/2026

Uganda’s economy is surging! The IMF projects Uganda to be Sub-Saharan Africa's 2nd fastest-growing economy, hitting 7.5% GDP growth in 2026.

Key drivers fueling this expansion:

🏗️ $3.5B in FDI (led by the EACOP pipeline)

☕ Booming agri-exports (coffee & cocoa)

🛢️ Commercial oil production starting late 2026

With inflation stable under 4%, Uganda is positioned as a premier regional hub for private investment.

08/05/2026

The green gold: How Agriculture is fueling Uganda's 8.7% growth

With 8.8% growth this year, the sector is moving fast from subsistence to scale. Agriculture now drives ~25% of GDP and over 40% of export earnings, fueled by coffee, dairy, and a booming floriculture industry
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-green-gold-how-agriculture-is-fueling-uganda-s-8-7-growth-5395282

Its contribution continues to shape the overall performance of the economy

27/04/2026

Uganda is edging closer to its first commercial oil production.

The government has set July as the target for first oil, marking the country’s long-awaited entry into the league of oil-producing nations.

This is the time to position for Uganda's potential explosive growth.

05/03/2026

Uganda is projected to be one of sub-Saharan Africa's fastest-growing economies between 2026 and 2030, with GDP growth forecasted at 6.4% in 2026 and potentially accelerating to over 10% in FY26/27.

26/02/2026

Uganda overtakes Nigeria and now ranks behind only South Africa and Mauritius in Africa, consolidating its position as the leading financial market in East Africa.

https://www.ceo.co.ug/uganda-climbs-to-3rd-position-in-africas-financial-markets-rankings-takes-lead-across-east-africa/

27/01/2026

Uganda's great potential as a leading African destination for both business, agriculture, and tourism
https://chimpreports.com/destination-uganda-wins-best-in-show-africa-at-2026-travel-adventure-show-in-new-york/

Destination Uganda has won the “Best in Show – Africa” award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show. This achievement was the result of a collective effort spearheaded by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Washingt...

21/01/2026

World Bank Projects Uganda among the fastest-growing economies.
LOLC Finance Uganda

09/01/2026

Uganda’s GDP projected to hit the $66b mark in 2026
https://ugandainvest.go.ug/ugandas-gdp-projected-to-hit-the-66b-mark-in-2026/

In good news for investors and businesses, Uganda’s economy is projected to continue growing strongly, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to reach the 66-billion-dollar mark (UGX250 trillion), up from the current 59.3 billion dollars. Correspondingly, the strong growth is expected to incre...

19/12/2025

Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27
https://www.independent.co.ug/uganda-projects-10-4-economic-growth-in-fy2026-27/
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17/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the farmers who planted with hope, worked with resilience, and harvested progress.

Agriculture remains Africa’s foundation and its future.

To growth, sustainability, and greater success in the year ahead.

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