Month: January 2026

Stanbic Bank targets salaried and self-employed Ugandans with ‘Oli In Charge’ loan campaign

KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed workers, helping them achieve their financial goals.…

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Only Shs 9.34bln recovered from PDM beneficiaries-Auditor General

KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — Only Shs 9.340 billion has so far been recovered from beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] despite government having cumulatively released more than Shs 3.258 trillion…

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‘Education, sports budget cuts will affect AFCON preparations’

KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — The Ministry of Education and Sports [MoE&S] has warned that sharp budget reductions for the 2026/2027 financial year threaten key commitments in education and sports, including teacher…

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WCU disburses Shs 480mln to teachers in Acholi for personal development

GULU CITY, January 31, 2026 — The Walimu Cooperative Union [WCU] says it has disbursed a total of Shs 480 million to government teachers in the Acholi Subregion since 2022. Francis Otema,…

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Gov’t and Standard Chartered sign Shs 2.747 trillion agreements to finance key infrastructure projects

KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — The Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have signed financing agreements worth Shs 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aligned with the Government’s…

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AfDB approves new programme to Help African countries turn energy promises into power for millions

ABIDJAN, January 31, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank [AfDB] has approved a new US$ 3.9 million, two-year technical assistance project to support African countries in the implementation of their…

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Boys outshine girls as First Lady Janet Museveni releases 2025 PLE results

KAMPALA, January 30, 2026 — The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has officially released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations [PLE] results at State House Nakasero, saying,…

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SACCO sector wins big as Museveni halts BoU regulation, directs extension of tax exemption beyond 2027

KAMPALA, January 30, 2026 — The Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] sector has secured significant policy commitments from the Government of Uganda following successful high-level lobbying and advocacy engagements led by…

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Soroti City: Civil servants urged to keep off PDM funds

SOROTI CITY, January 30, 2026 — Civil servants in Soroti City East Division have issued a stern warning to fellow public officers, urging them to refrain from accessing funds under the Parish…

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Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO Holds Fourth AGM at Kaserem Primary School, Elects New Board

KAPCHORWA, January 30, 2026 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO on Thursday held its fourth Annual General Meeting [AGM] at Kaserem Primary School, bringing together members, management and district officials to review the…

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