Simon Kabayo
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Uganda coffee export earnings fall despite higher volumes in March
KAMAPALA, May 5, 2026 — Uganda’s coffee export earnings declined in March 2026 despite a modest rise in volumes, as falling global prices weighed on the country’s top agricultural export, according to…
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Uganda–Tanzania tourism roadshow strengthens regional cooperation and cross-border market linkages
DAR ES SALAAM, May 2, 2026 — The Uganda–Tanzania Tourism Roadshow, held at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, has reinforced ongoing efforts by the two countries to deepen regional tourism cooperation,…
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Gov’t announces nationwide vaccination drive as measles cases surge
KAMPALA, April 30, 2026 — The Ministry of Health has raised concern over a growing number of measles cases across Uganda, warning that low vaccination coverage—particularly for the second dose—is driving new…
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Gov’t secures over Shs 11bln to boost clean energy access in Uganda
KAMPALA, April 30, 2026 — Uganda’s energy transition has gained fresh momentum after Absa Bank Uganda and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company [UECCC] signed a Shs 11.085 billion concessional financing agreement…
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Major sustainability drive launched in Kampala to align financial sector with global standards
KAMPALA, April 29, 2026— The Governor of the Bank of Uganda [BoU], Michael Atingi-Ego, has unveiled a major sustainability initiative aimed at aligning Uganda’s financial sector with global environmental, social and governance…
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New reforms rolled out to strengthen PDM SACCO governance
KAMPALA, April 29, 2026 — Government has unveiled a raft of strategic reforms aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and community participation in the Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations […
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Sovereignty Bill risks shilling collapse, investor exodus and debt crisis, BoU’s Atingi-Ego warns parliament
KAMPALA, April 29, 2026 — The Governor of the Bank of Uganda [BoU], Michael Atingi-Ego, has cautioned Parliament that passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could destabilise…
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World Bank urges Uganda to exercise caution over Sovereignty Bill
KAMPALA, April 28, 2026 — The World Bank Group [WBG] has joined individuals and organisations expressing concern over Uganda’s controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The Group has warned the Ugandan Parliament…
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House passes Shs 84.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — Parliament has passed a Shs 84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget…
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Uganda: Lending rates rise to 18.73 percent in February 2026
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — Uganda’s weighted average lending rates in February 2026, reflected divergent movements between shilling-denominated and foreign currency-denominated credit. While shilling lending rates recorded a marginal increase, foreign currency…
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