Year: 2026

BoU maintains CBR at 12 percent as inflation forecast rises to 8 percent

KAMPALA, November 10, 2026 – The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has maintained the Central Bank Rate [CBR] at 12 percent despite rising inflationary pressures driven by the depreciation of the shilling, higher…

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UN climate chief urges countries to accelerate shift to clean electricity at COP31

ANTALYA, November 10, 2026 – United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has urged governments and businesses to accelerate the transition to clean electricity, warning that continued dependence on fossil fuels…

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Uganda, others to headline South Sudan Oil & Power 2026 Ministerial Panel

JUBA, November 10, 2026 – Energy and government officials from South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya and Djibouti will headline a ministerial panel at the South Sudan Oil & Power [SSOP] 2026 conference, scheduled…

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Minister urges extension workers in Bunyoro to empower farmers with good farming practices

HOIMA, November 10, 2026 – Agricultural extension workers in the Bunyoro Sub-region have been urged to spend more time in the field supporting farmers with knowledge and guidance on good farming practices…

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NARO commends gov’t for increasing annual budget to Shs 223bln

KAMPALA, November 10, 2026 — The National Agricultural Research Organization [NARO] has commended the Government of Uganda for increasing its annual budget from Shs 61 billion to Shs 223bln over the past…

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Rubanda farmers receive hybrid maize seeds to boost food production

RUBANDA, November 10, 2026 – Farmers in Rubanda district have received hybrid maize seeds through an initiative spearheaded by the district Woman Member of Parliament, Evelyne Ninsiima Kikafunda, aimed at increasing agricultural…

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EBRD, EU back development of two 500MW wind farms in Egypt

CAIRO, November 10, 2026 – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] and the European Union [EU] are supporting the development of two wind farms in Egypt with a combined generation…

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Kwania cooperative secures Shs 1bln for multipurpose warehouse

KWANIA, November 10, 2026 – Aculawic Oil Seed Cooperative Society Limited in Kwania district has secured Shs1 billion from the Government of Uganda towards the construction of a multipurpose warehouse aimed at…

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AFSA urges COP31 to end decade-long delays in financing African agriculture

KAMPALA, November 10, 2026 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [AFSA] has called on world leaders attending the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference [COP31] to adopt a fully funded…

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More than 203,000 candidates begin UACE examinations

KAMPALA, November 9, 2026 – A total of 203,809 candidates on Monday began sitting the 2026 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education [UACE] examinations, with the Uganda National Examinations Board [UNEB] deploying more…

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