Simon Kabayo
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UNIDO, World Coffee Research launch €850,000 drive to boost Uganda’s coffee seed systems
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization [ UNIDO ] and World Coffee Research [WCR] have announced a €850,000 co-investment to strengthen Uganda’s coffee seed systems, improve farmer…
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Women entrepreneurs urged to apply for 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator Programme
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 — Women entrepreneurs running technology and tech-enabled businesses have been encouraged to apply for the 2026 cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology [WiT] Accelerator programme as…
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Uganda secures Shs 2.1trn World Bank funding for urban transformation programme
KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has secured US$ 540 million [approximately Shs 2.1 trillion] in financing from the World Bank to support a nationwide urban transformation programme aimed…
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Mbarara orders PDM beneficiaries to begin loan repayments as grace period ends
MBARARA CITY, April 8, 2026 — Authorities in Mbarara City have directed beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [ PDM ] to begin repaying funds received under the government programme following the…
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Remittance inflows hit Shs 9.25trn in 2025 as BoU launches tracking dashboard
KAMPALA, April 5, 2026 — Uganda’s remittance inflows reached Shs 9.25 trillion [US$2.5 billion] in 2025, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has revealed, underscoring the growing importance of diaspora contributions to the…
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UN Women, Equity Bank Uganda sign deal to boost women’s financial inclusion
KAMPALA, April 2, 2026 — UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda Limited have signed a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment and expanding access to inclusive financial services across Uganda.…
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Teacher SACCOs directed to prepare for Walimu Union AGM
KAMPALA, April 1, 2026 — Uganda’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] has directed all teacher savings and credit cooperatives [ SACCOs ] affiliated to Walimu Cooperative Union to begin preparations…
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UDB opens Mbale regional office to boost access to finance in Eastern Uganda
MBALE CITY, March 31, 2026 — The Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ] has officially opened its Eastern Regional Office in Mbale City, a move aimed at bringing development financing services closer…
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Gov’t assures public of stable fuel supply amid Middle East disruptions
KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — The Government of Ugandan has reassured Ugandans and key sectors of the economy that the country’s fuel supply remains stable and sufficient despite disruptions to global oil…
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Coffee value addition push gains momentum at Ntungamo facility
NTUNGAMO, March 31, 2026 — Government has reaffirmed its commitment to agro-industrialisation and coffee value addition, as efforts to operationalise the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo district gather momentum. The Minister of…
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