Uganda’s current account Trade and Services deficit has worsened. The country’s trade deficit grew sharply, rising by US$1.4 billion to reach US$4.6 billion. This was mainly because of weaker prices for key exports like coffee and cocoa, lower tourism earnings, and higher oil costs. The goods deficit went up from US$2.4 billion in August 2025 to US$2.8 billion in August 2026, while the services deficit expanded from US$2.2 billion to US$3.3 billion, driven by more expensive freight charges. The primary income deficit also increased, moving from US$1.4 billion to US$1.7 billion. On the positive side, secondary income improved from US$2.7 billion to US$3.1 billion, supported by stronger remittance inflows. #UgandaEconomy #TimeToWork @BukediTimes @Parliament_Ug @mofpedU @BOU_Official

Central Bank is doing what it can do to stabilize the Shilling by reducing the amount of money you are using to 'chase' the available USD. The only instrument that @BOU_Official has now to reduce the liquidity is to raise the Central Bank Rate from 9.75% to 12%. It is a double sword but we are hoping that within the next 3months , we shall have stabilized the problem. #Uganda #UgandaEconomy #PlenaryUG @Parliament_Ug @mofpedU @GovUganda @BukediTimes @NBSBreakingNews #NBSUpdates #NBSBreakingNews

●Bukedi (7 districts) remains poorest – GDP per capita $135 vs national $1,350 ●Land fragmented (0.8 acres) ● Education at worst (120 pupils per teacher) ●PDM is too small ●Famine is also biting ●Children and teachers go to school hungry. #TimeToWork

In my message to Rt. Hon. @R_Nabbanja ,I expressed my gratitude to H.E @KagutaMuseveni for elevating our gallant sons & daughters;Rt. Hon. @ObothOboth , Hon.@DrMusenero ,Hon.Julius Maganda Wandera,Hon.Sanjay Tanna. Bukedi feels included in national leadership for the first time.

Inclusion of Bukedi in national leadership is a welcome gesture and we ask affirmative action to match this political inclusion with economic inclusion... #TimeToWork

Before chasing the people of Bukedi out of the swamps , let us show them alternative livelihoods. We are considered the poorest, after Karamoja. We should not mistreat our people & leave them vulnerable simply because we want to protect the environment (the land is 68% swamps).