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Ombudsman cases account for 37 percent of IG complaints
KAMPALA, October 5, 2026 — Administrative injustices, including delayed salaries and pensions, poor service delivery and workplace victimisation, accounted for 37 percent of all complaints investigated and concluded by the Inspectorate of…
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PDM livestock losses leave Soroti beneficiaries struggling to repay funds
SOROTI, October 5, 2026 — Livestock theft and disease are frustrating Parish Development Model [PDM] beneficiaries in Soroti City, with some losing animals bought with programme funds and struggling to repay the…
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Kenyan and Rwandan farmers improve production for better earnings and coffee lovers worldwide
KIGALI, October 4, 2026 — In Rwanda’s southern Huye region, when coffee cherries have turned red and ripe, trained farmers harvest the fruits at just the right moment. The harvesters work methodically,…
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Uganda showcases coffee growth, traceability and value addition at global forum in Switzerland
MONTREUX, October 4, 2026 –Uganda has showcased the transformation of its coffee sector, highlighting rising exports, traceability, sustainability and value addition as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global…
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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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