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FITSPA conference to focus on fintech scale and sustainability
KAMPALA, October 3, 2026 — Uganda’s fintech industry is entering a new phase focused on scaling businesses, improving sustainability and creating long-term economic value after years of rapid innovation and market expansion.…
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UEGCL boosts safety and conservation efforts for fishermen in Kiryandongo
KIRYANDONGO, October 2, 2026 — Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited [UEGCL] has donated 100 life jackets to fishermen in Karuma Town Council and Kamdini Subcounty in Kiryandongo district. These fishermen are part…
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NARO turns deadly avocado residues into poultry and animal feed
KAMPALA, October 1, 2026 – In a groundbreaking move to champion climate-smart agriculture and circular economy models, the National Agricultural Research Organisation [ NARO ], through the National Forestry Resources Research Institute…
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Young army officers advised to embrace coffee farming, other projects for retirement
LIRA, October 1, 2026 — Young army officers serving in the 5th Infantry Division of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] have been advised to embrace coffee growing and other income-generating projects…
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Gov’t targets Shs 18 trillion in annual tourism receipts by 2030
KAMPALA, September 30, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has said the Government of Uganda is targeting annual tourism receipts of Shs18 trillion by 2030 as the Government seeks to increase the…
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ICO launches platform to improve access to coffee-market data
GENEVA, September 30, 2026 – The International Coffee Organization [ICO] has launched a free interactive platform designed to improve access to data on global coffee markets. The Coffee Market Intelligence Platform brings…
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Museveni presides over coronation of Omukama Nyabongo I, urges preservation of indigenous languages
FORT PORTAL, September 30, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni yesterday presided over the coronation of His Royal Highness Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the 15th Omukama of Tooro, ushering in a new…
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Oyam district chases Shs 26.4bln in unpaid PDM funds
OYAM, September 30, 2026 — Authorities in Oyam district are struggling to recover Shs 26.4 billion disbursed to 27,431 beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model [PDM], raising concerns about the sustainability of…
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EAC strengthens fiscal and monetary policy coordination towards monetary union
ARUSHA, September 29, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] is reviewing measures to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination as Partner States work towards establishing the East African Monetary Union [EAMU].…
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Gov’t urged to consider procuring transport for PDM officials
KIKUUBE, September 29, 2026 — Leaders in the Bunyoro Sub-region have called on the Government of Uganda to consider procuring transport for officials implementing the Parish Development Model [PDM] to enhance supervision…
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