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FAO Food Price Index rises in February for first time in five months
KAMPALA, March 15, 2026 – The benchmark measure for world food commodity prices rose in February, ending a five-month downward trend, as higher quotations for wheat, most vegetable oils and several meat types…
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EACOP compensation reaches 98 percent as Uganda targets July 2026 first oil production
KAMPALA, March 14, 2026 — Compensation for persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project has reached 98 percent, according to the Director for Economic and National Content Monitoring at…
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UN adopts FAO’s new guidelines for landmark 2030 agricultural data drive
KAMPALA, March 14, 2026 — Guidelines formulated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] for the World Programme of Census of Agriculture in 2030 were endorsed on March…
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Standard Chartered donates food items to Muslim schools during Ramadan outreach
KAMPALA, March 13, 2026 — In the spirit of compassion, generosity and community that defines the holy month of Ramadan, Standard Chartered Uganda has partnered with Salaam Charity to donate assorted food…
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MPs pass motion to combat sickle cell disease
KAMPALA, March 13, 2026 — More funds are expected to be allocated for the treatment and management of sickle cell disease following a motion passed by the House on Thursday. The motion…
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Coop360° Innovations Award Winners Embark on Learning Tour to Kalangala
KAMPALA, March 12, 2026 – The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI], together with its partners, has flagged off Gomi Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, winners of the second edition of the…
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FAO welcomes UN resolution establishing International Coffee Day
KAMPALA, March 12, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [ FAO ] has welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly proclaiming October…
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Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum
KAMPALA, March 11, 2026 — The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of…
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KPC debuts on NSE as Ruto officiates historic bell ringing ceremony
NAIROBI, March 10, 2026 – Kenya Pipeline Company [ KPC ], a public limited company [PLC] today marked its historic official listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange [NSE] making it one of…
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Nigeria signs IATF 2027 host agreement, gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace
LAGOS, March 10, 2026 — Nigeria has signed the host country agreement for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 [ IATF2027 ], taking over the baton from Algeria, which…
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