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PostBank Uganda rebrands to serve public better
KAMPALA, June 5, 2025 – PostBank Uganda is set to rebrand as a Tier I commercial bank under the new name Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, subject to approval by the Bank of…
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Nursery schools in Hoima City operating illegally, officials sys
HOIMA CITY, June 5, 2025 –– The Hoima City Education Department has expressed concern over the increasing number of nursery schools operating without proper authorisation. Carolyn Kyomuhendo, the Hoima City Education officer…
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Locals in Kotido irritated as multimillion-shilling market left to rot
KOTIDO, June 5, 2025 –– A market formerly located in Greater Panyangara Sub-county, Kotido district, now lies idle and deteriorating, eight years after its official commissioning. Following the creation of Kotido Municipality,…
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Global coffee exports plummet 5.5 percent in April 2025-report
KAMPALA, June 5, 2025 — Global exports of all forms of coffee fell by 5.5 percent to 11.43 million bags in April 2025, down from 12.09 million bags in April 2024, according…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge in April 2025, setting new records
KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee industry recorded significant growth in April 2025, with exports totaling 694,318 60-kilogramme bags valued at US$ 214.38 million, according to the latest report from the…
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Museveni directs annual government support to Martyrs Day celebrations
KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has directed that government funding for Martyrs Day celebrations be included in the national budget annually, acknowledging the spiritual significance and massive participation of…
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Emyooga SACCO to issue more loans to members
GULU CITY, June 4, 2025 –– The Gulu City Local Leaders’ Emyooga SACCO in Bardege-Layibi Division is set to disburse Shs 70 million in loan to member savings groups this month. Patrick…
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Mbarara City Council approves Shs 49bln budget for FY 2025/2026
MBARARA CITY –– Mbarara City Council has approved a budget of over Shs 49.3 billion for the upcoming financial year [FY] 2025/2026, slightly lower than the Shs 51.4bln allocated for FY 2024/2025.…
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Museveni flags off first powdered milk consignment to Algeria
ENTEBBE, June 3, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni has officially flagged off the first shipment of powdered milk destined for Algeria, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s dairy export sector. The flag-off…
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Bill Gates to direct majority of US$ 200bln pledge toward Africa’s future
ADDIS ABABA, June 3, 2025 – In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate…
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