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Former footballers’ cooperative raises over Shs 50mln in fundraiser
KAMPALA, March 5, 2025 –– The Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] owned by the Former Footballers Initiative [FFI], an association of retired footballers in Uganda, raised over Shs 50 million in…
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Nabbanja launches first ever Pathogen Bioscience Industrial Park
NAKASONGOLA, March 4, 2025 – Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched Uganda’s first-ever Pathogen Economy Bioscience Park, calling for concerted efforts to revolutionise the country’s biomedical sector. The 152-acre industrial park, located…
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Low revenue forces gov’t to borrow Shs 2trn in January
KAMPALA, March 1, 2025 – In January 2025, government operations resulted in borrowing of Shs 2,065.45 billion, exceeding the planned fiscal deficit of Shs 1,952.72 billion for the month, according to the…
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Environmental activists petition Parliament over plastic use and regulation
KAMPALA, February 28, 2025 – A group of environmental activists has petitioned Parliament, urging legislators to introduce strict regulations and guidelines on the use and disposal of plastic materials. The activists from…
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Speaker urges Ugandans to protect environment
KAMPALA, February 27, 2025 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called on Ugandans to conserve the environment in their communities. The Speaker made the call while chairing the House on…
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House passes Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024
KAMPALA, February 26, 2025 –– Parliament has passed the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024. The Bill, if signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni, will make public servants in the country…
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Parliament queries last minute loan request for UMEME buyout
KAMPALA, February 26, 2025 – Members of Parliament [MPs] on the Committee of National Economy have queried government’s ‘last minute’ request for a US$ 190 million loan to finance the UMEME buyout…
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Denmark donates solar-powered irrigation facility to Buganda Kingdom
SEMBABULE, February 24, 2025 – The Danish Government, through the DANIDA Green Business Partnership Programme, has constructed a solar-powered irrigation facility to help smallholder farmers in Buganda Kingdom to mitigate the effects…
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MPs task clericks to explain why Christians should only embrace monogamy
KAMPALA, February 23, 2025 –– Members of Parliament [MPs] have asked the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda [IRCU] to defend the position of the church, that monogamy is the only form of accepted…
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House approves Shs 9.5bln in tax waivers for local companies
KAMPALA, February 22, 2025 — Parliament on Thursday approved tax waivers of over Shs 9.5 billion for selected local investors for the running financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report…
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