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The Observer · 1d

Here’s why holding a degree doesn’t make one educated

For starters, I am a product of Uganda’s education system—a system that promised me a bright future if I just worked hard, memorized my notes, and earned that coveted university degree. Today, I am a holder of a doctorate of philosophy (PhD),
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Feb 1, 2025

Uganda’s annual headline inflation rises to 3.6% in January

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics has reported a slight increase in the annual headline inflation as of January 2025 at 3.6% compared to 3.3% registered in the year ended December 2024. The increase ...
AllAfrica on MSN.com · 1d

Uganda: Majority of Youth See Uganda As Moving in 'Right Direction,' but Economic Outlook Is Mixed

Ugandan youth (aged 18-30) have more education than their elders, with a majority (54%) reporting secondary (42%) or post-secondary (12%) education. But young citizens are more likely than older cohorts to be unemployed: More than one-third (36%) say they don't have a job and are looking for one.
The Observer · Jan 1, 2001

Prices of construction materials drop significantly – UBOS

The prices of key construction materials such as cement, timber, and crushed stones have recorded a slight but notable decline, according to the latest Construction Input Price Indices and Construction Sector Inflation report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).
Icon for www.monitor.co.ugDaily Monitor · 4d

Why choosing the right creative programme can make or break you

According to a 2022 report by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), 65 percent of Ugandan youth remain unemployed or underemployed, largely due to mismatched skills. This is where the ...
Icon for www.globalpropertyguide.comGlobal Property Guide · Dec 13, 2020

House Price Change 10 Years (Inflation-Adjusted) in Uganda compared to Africa

Uganda does not publish house price statistics. There are excellent general economics statistics from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics and the Bank of Uganda.
Icon for www.nature.comNature · Dec 14, 2023

What's in a name? Lots, when it comes to counterfeits in Uganda

But how it should address counterfeit drugs is subject to debate. Initially, the bill tasked the Uganda Bureau of Statistics to deal with the problem of counterfeits. But people in the industry ...