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Magistrates’ courts set for expanded powers under new law
KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — Magistrates’ courts in Uganda are poised for a major boost in authority and efficiency following the passage of the Magistrates Courts [Amendment] Bill, 2026, a reform expected…
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SBG Securities unveils dollar fund to shield investors from currency volatility
KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 — SBG Securities Uganda has launched a new US dollar-denominated unit trust, offering investors in the country and beyond a safer hedge against currency swings as global economic…
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Uganda’s February 2026 revenue falls short by Shs 180bln amid weak tax performance
KAMPALA, March 26, 2026 — Uganda’s domestic revenue collections in February 2026 fell short of target by Shs 180.08bln, reflecting weaker-than-expected performance across key tax categories, according to the latest Performance of…
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Uganda’s exports surge to US$ 1.45bln in January, powered by gold and coffee-report
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — Uganda’s exports rose sharply by 72.1 percent year-on-year to US$ 1.45bln in January 2026, up from US$ 844.60mln in January 2025, according to the latest Performance of…
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Afreximbank, FCI to host landmark trade finance conference in Kampala
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance and Credit Insurance on April 15-16, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda,…
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Uganda coffee players form national body to boost global competitiveness
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — Stakeholders across Uganda’s coffee value chain have launched a new umbrella body aimed at strengthening the country’s foothold in the lucrative global market. The newly formed Commercial…
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Uganda, China EXIM Bank seal deal to drive tenfold economic growth
KAMPALA, March 23, 2026 — Uganda has strengthened its economic partnership with the Export-Import Bank of China [Exim Bank] following high-level talks aimed at accelerating industrialisation and delivering a tenfold expansion of…
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Northern Uganda cotton revival gets Shs 7.2bln boost
KAMPALA, March 20, 2026 — Northern Uganda’s cotton farmers are set to reap big gains after the African Development Bank [AfDB] approved US$2 million [approximately Shs 7.2 billion] in technical assistance to…
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Equity Group records historic Ksh 75.5bln profit amid regional expansion
KAMPALA, March 18, 2026—Kenya’s Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported its strongest financial performance on record, posting a 55 percent increase in profit after tax to Ksh 75.5 billion for the year…
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Mbale City: Pearl Bank donates water tanks and food items to IUIU
MBALE CITY, March 16, 2026 — On Friday, Pearl Bank Uganda conducted a community outreach at Islamic University in Uganda [IUIU] Mbale Main Campus, donating two 10,000-litre water tanks and assorted food…
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