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Finance ministry urges prioritisation as Shs 21.82 trillion released for Q2 of FY 2026/27
KAMPALA, October 16, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MoFPED] has urged government ministries, departments and agencies [MDAs] to prioritise expenditure as rising fuel and food prices put…
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Cooperatives could help tackle global hunger, report says
KAMPALA, October 16, 2026 — Cooperatives could play a bigger role in tackling global hunger by helping small-scale farmers access markets, finance, technology and infrastructure, a new report has said. The report…
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Uganda calls for practical rules to drive Africa’s digital single market
KAMPALA, October 15, 2026 — Uganda has called for the development of predictable rules and systems to enable businesses to trade seamlessly across African borders as the continent moves towards a digital…
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Taxi operators in Kitgum elects new cooperative leaders at AGM
KITGUM, October 15, 2026 — Members of the Kitgum Taxi Owners’ and Drivers’ Cooperative Society Limited [KITODCSL] have elected a new board and executive committee to steer the organisation for the next…
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African cooperatives urged to expand role in economic transformation
KAMPALA, October 14, 2026 — Cooperatives across Africa are being urged to expand their role in economic transformation by strengthening food systems, creating opportunities for women and young people, improving access to…
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Ankole, Kigezi leaders urged to strengthen oversight of GROW project
RUKUNGIRI, October 13, 2026 — District leaders in the Ankole and Kigezi sub-regions have been urged to strengthen their involvement in the implementation and monitoring of government programmes supporting women entrepreneurs. The…
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CATA commends EAC advances in digital revenue administration and trade facilitation
ARUSHA, October 11, 2026 — The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators [CATA] has commended the East African Community [EAC] for its progress in digital revenue administration and trade facilitation. The commendation was…
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Igara Growers Tea Factory faces auction over unpaid liabilities as financial, governance crisis escalates
BUSHENYI, October 9, 2026 — Igara Growers Tea Factory Limited is facing a public auction over unpaid debts, with commercial recovery lawyers issuing a formal notice to sell its land, processing plants…
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Tayebwa urges businesses to embrace tax compliance, integrity
KAMPALA, October 8, 2026 — Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged entrepreneurs and business owners to operate transparently and honour their tax obligations, saying improved compliance is critical to strengthening Uganda’s revenue…
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Gulu City orders 78 beneficiaries to refund Shs 390mln cattle restocking funds
GULU CITY, October 7, 2026 — Seventy-eight people who allegedly received Shs 390 million in cattle restocking funds in Gulu City without meeting the eligibility criteria have been ordered to refund the…
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