Month: August 2026

Heavy rains expected as second rainy season starts late

KAMPALA, August 31, 2026 — Ugandans across the country should prepare for heavier-than-normal rainfall and higher temperatures as the September to December [SOND] 2026 rainy season gets underway. The Permanent Secretary in…

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Why SACCOs should invest in research and development in a data-driven business environment

BUSHENYI, August 31, 2026 — Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [ SACCOs ] have proved that financial inclusion for all is indeed possible, and the equation of rural economic development cannot be…

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Amolatar: MP calls for research into rising water levels in local lakes

AMOLATAR, August 31, 2026 — Kyoga County North Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ocen Kiring has called on the government to conduct research into the rising water levels in lakes Kyoga and Kwania,…

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Masindi food processors warned against compromising quality standards

MASINDI, August 31, 2026 — The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, led by Chairperson Amelia Kyambadde, has warned food processors in Masindi against compromising product quality and hygiene standards.…

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Congo Basin leaders demand 30 percent of food systems funding for agroecology

YAOUNDÉ, August 31, 2026 — African governments and regional institutions have been urged to dedicate at least 30 percent of public investments shaping food systems to agroecology as stakeholders from across Africa…

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WOCCU releases latest statistical report on the global credit union movement

MADISON, Wisconsin, August 30, 2026 — World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] recently released its latest Statistical Report, providing its clearest picture yet of the global credit union and financial cooperative movement.…

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Kagadi: BoU and UCA strengthen farmers’ access to ACF and SBF

KAGADI District, August 30 — Farmers and cooperative leaders from Kyenjojo, Kagadi and Kikuube districts have been equipped with information on how to access the Government of Uganda’s Agricultural Credit Facility […

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Electric buses launched to ease Kampala traffic congestion

KAMPALA, August 30, 2026 — The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda, has commissioned 15 electric buses to serve Kira Municipality in Wakiso district. The buses were launched…

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Education ministry tightens standards for construction of school facilities

KAMPALA, August  30,2026 — The Ministry of Education and Sports [MoES] has directed local governments to tighten supervision and quality control in the construction of education facilities, citing a decline in the…

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Coop farmers excited as NARO introduces new climate-smart agriculture technology

KIKUUBE, August 30, 2026 — Farmers in Kikuube District have a reason to smile after the National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO], in partnership with a Japanese biotechnology firm, launched a campaign to…

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