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Teso farmers lose out as Shs18bn cereal plant lies idle in Soroti City
SOROTI CITY, September 25, 2026 — Farmers in the Teso sub-region are missing out on opportunities to add value to their produce and access better markets as a Shs18 billion cereal value-addition…
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Kiryandongo older persons want to prioritised in the district budget
KIRYANDONGO, September 25, 2026 — The Minister of State for Older Persons, Jackline Mbabazi, has announced that a Cabinet decision to expand the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment [SAGE] programme is awaiting…
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EBRD cuts SEMED growth outlook amid regional tensions
LONDON, September 24, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD]’s latest Regional Economic Prospects report forecasts growth in the southern and eastern Mediterranean [ SEMED ] region at -0.7…
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Official calls for PDM planning to prioritise sustainability, loan recovery
GULU, September 24, 2026 — Violet Akurut Adome, the Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Parish Development Model [PDM] Secretariat, has asked technical heads of local governments, particularly Chief Administrative…
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Kikuube district receives additional Shs1.29bln for PDM beneficiaries
KIKUUBE, September 22, 2026 — Farmers who were yet to benefit from the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Kikuube district have a reason to smile after the Government released Shs1.29 billion to…
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Uganda’s August fiscal deficit nearly triples planned level-report
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — The Government of Uganda recorded a fiscal deficit of Shs 708.85 billion in August 2026, nearly three times the Shs 257.62bln programmed for the month, as revenue collections…
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World Bank’s US$4.6bln partnership to accelerate Uganda’s growth
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Uganda and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating implementation of the US$ 4.6 billion development portfolio covering 18 operations. The commitment was made during…
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Finance Minister presents budget strategy for FY2027/28 at launch of PACOB
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has presented the FY2027/28 Budget Strategy at the launch of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Budget [PACOB] by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. The…
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Uganda struggles to absorb US$ 5.51bln in concessional financing as projects fall behind schedule
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Uganda is struggling to utilise billions of dollars in concessional financing, with US$ 5.51 billion [about Shs 21.450 trillion] in approved funds remaining undisbursed at the end…
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Fine Spinners invests additional Shs 19.5bln in new machinery to drive expansion
KAMPALA, September 19, 2026 — Fine Spinners Uganda Limited [FSUL], one of East Africa’s leading integrated textile manufacturers, which has already invested US$ 30 million in its mill since incorporation, is investing…
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