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Kagadi: BoU and UCA strengthen farmers’ access to ACF and SBF
KAGADI District, August 30 — Farmers and cooperative leaders from Kyenjojo, Kagadi and Kikuube districts have been equipped with information on how to access the Government of Uganda’s Agricultural Credit Facility […
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Electric buses launched to ease Kampala traffic congestion
KAMPALA, August 30, 2026 — The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda, has commissioned 15 electric buses to serve Kira Municipality in Wakiso district. The buses were launched…
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Education ministry tightens standards for construction of school facilities
KAMPALA, August 30,2026 — The Ministry of Education and Sports [MoES] has directed local governments to tighten supervision and quality control in the construction of education facilities, citing a decline in the…
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Uganda signs MoU with German firm to set up banknote printing facility
KAMPALA, August 28, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has signed a memorandum of understanding [MoU] with Germany-based K&B Banknote Solutions to pave the way for the establishment of a sovereign currency…
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Uganda must transform productivity to achieve tenfold growth- Minister
KAMPALA, August 28, 2026 — Uganda must accelerate economic transformation, raise productivity and strengthen collaboration between government and the private sector if it is to achieve its target of growing the economy…
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Kayunga set for new sugar mill as Shakti Sugar gets operating licence
KAYUNGA, August 27, 2026 — Kayunga district is set to get a major sugar-processing plant after Shakti Sugar Limited was granted a licence to establish or operate a sugar mill with a…
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Tooro king dead
KAMPALA, August 27, 2026 –King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. at the age of 34.…
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How the Shs 15 trillion plan will transform drought-hit Karamoja
KAMPALA, August 27, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has proposed a five-year development plan worth Shs 15.1 trillion to transform the semi-arid Karamoja Sub-region, where communities largely depend on livestock herding…
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EAC Inaugurates three working groups to advance regional cross-border payment system
KAMPALA, August 26, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has inaugurated three Technical Working Groups [TWGs] to provide technical guidance and support the implementation of the EAC Cross-Border Payment System Masterplan.…
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Uganda to host 10th High-Level Economic Growth Forum
KAMPALA, August 25, 2026 — Uganda will host the 10th High-Level Economic Growth Forum from August 27-28, 2026 at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, bringing together senior government officials, researchers, development partners, academics and…
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