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Igara Growers Tea Factory holds 28th AGM amid tight security
BUSHENYI, June 26, 2026 — Shareholders of Igara Growers Tea Factory Limited [IGTF] have approved a new board of directors to steer the company for the next three years, despite an attempted…
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Lira students develop solar-powered poultry incubator to boost farmers’ incomes
LIRA CITY, June 26, 2026 — Students at Fountainhead Institute of Management and Technology [FIMAT] in Lira City have developed an innovative solar-powered poultry incubator aimed at helping farmers increase production and…
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Kadaga presents EAC US$ 110.9mln budget to regional legislative assembly
KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] presented to the East African Legislative Assembly [EALA] budget estimates amounting to US$ 110,863,576 for the 2026/2027Financial Year [FY]. The budget was…
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African trio make history as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa storm into World Cup knockout stage
PHILADELPHIA/ATLANTA, June 26, 2026 — African football celebrated a landmark moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa all secured places in the knockout rounds with…
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UIBFS concludes Women in Leadership Programme, calls for bold and confident female leaders
KAMPALA, June 25, 2026 — The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [ UIBFS ] has concluded its 2026 Women in Leadership Programme, a five-day intensive training initiative aimed at strengthening…
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UCSCU urges stronger governance and technology adoption to strengthen SACCOs
KABALE, June 25, 2026 — The Board Chairperson of the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [ UCSCU ], Col. Allan Kitanda, has called for stronger governance systems, greater transparency, and…
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Afreximbank report says Africa can turn geopolitical shocks into growth opportunity
KAMPALA, June 25, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has launched its 2026 African Trade Report, arguing that escalating global geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions could be transformed into long-term…
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Best of Congo Cooperatives launches 2026 coffee competition and auction
GOMA, June 25, 2026 — The Best of Congo Cooperatives initiative has launched its 2026 competition and auction, aimed at showcasing Congolese specialty coffee on the global market while strengthening livelihoods for…
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UK set to initiate EUDR-aligned deforestation regulations
LONDON, June 25, 2026 – The UK Government is initiating new regulations aimed at ensuring that everyday products sold in the country, including items like coffee and cocoa, do not contribute to…
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East Acholi Cooperative Union charts revival course with leadership elections
KITGUM, June 25, 2026 — After nearly a decade of dormancy, East Acholi Cooperative Union Limited is set to mark a major milestone in its revival this Saturday with elections for a…
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