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Uganda: International Coffee Day festivities coming to Jinja City this Thursday
KAMPALA, September 30, 2025 — Uganda will mark the belated International Coffee Day [ICD] on 2 October 2025 at the Jinja Agricultural Showgrounds in Jinja City, according to the Ministry of Agriculture,…
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Inspire Africa Group announces strategic investment in Uganda’s coffee value chain
KAMPALA, September 23, 2025 – A bold new initiative by Inspire Africa Group [IAG] is set to transform Uganda’s coffee industry and redefine its position in the global coffee market. The company…
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Minister Kasaija declares interest rate of 13.5 percent for NSSF savers at Annual Members’ Meeting
KAMPALA, September 22, 2025 — Uganda’s National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] savers will receive a 13.5 percent interest on their savings for the Financial Year 2024/25, following a declaration made…
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CMA and UFLA launch Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter
KAMPALA, September 21, 2025 — The Capital Markets Authority of Uganda [CMA], in collaboration with the Uganda Financial Literacy Association [UFLA], has officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. This initiative represents…
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Mobile money transactions soar in July amid mixed economic signals in Uganda
KAMPALA, September 21, 2025 – Uganda’s push for financial inclusion gained renewed momentum in July 2025, as mobile money transactions hit record levels, even as job growth slowed, the trade deficit widened,…
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Private sector credit contracts slightly as lending rates edge up – economic report
KAMPALA, September 20, 2025 – Uganda’s private sector credit stock experienced a slight contraction in July 2025, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Monthly Report released by the Ministry of…
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Uganda’s exports surge by over 50 percent as trade balance shows mixed picture
KAMPALA, September 16, 2025 – Uganda’s export sector posted significant growth in July 2025, with merchandise exports increasing by 53.6 percent compared to the same period last year. This is according to…
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Shadow minister criticises govt over pollution crisis in Lake Bunyonyi
KAMPALA, September 16, 2025 — Legislators have called for urgent and robust measures to protect Lake Bunyonyi, following growing concerns over pollution. The Shadow Minister for Water and Environment, Christine Kaaya, also…
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Uganda’s public debt reaches Shs 116trn but remains sustainable, says minister
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has reassured Ugandans that the country’s rising public debt remains sustainable, despite growing concerns over increased government borrowing. Speaking on Thursday at the…
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Boosting service delivery: Local governments to receive increased funding
KAMPALA, September 11, 2025 — The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has pledged that Central Government will significantly increase funding to local governments to improve service delivery across the country. Minister…
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