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Young African researchers hail hands-on communication training in Uganda
KAMPALA, February 17, 2026 — Twenty-five young university researchers from eight Anglophone African countries have praised a hands-on communication workshop in Uganda for equipping them with practical skills to make agroecological research…
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WSACCO launches construction of Nakasongola branch
NAKASONGOLA, February 9, 2026 — Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [WSACCO] has launched the construction of a commercial complex in Nakasongola district. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by the General…
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Gov’t to further capitalise UDB for socio-economic transformation-Nabbanja
KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the capital base of the Uganda Development Bank [UDB] to enable the Bank to more effectively deliver…
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Mitigating climate change: Buganda adopts biogas for clean cooking
NAKASONGOLA, January 29, 2026 — Buganda Kingdom has adopted the use of biogas for clean cooking as part of efforts to combat climate change, reduce poverty and curb environmentally related diseases. The…
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FINCA commits over Shs 100mln to support flood-affected Kampala traders
KAMPALA, January 25, 2026 — FINCA Uganda has committed more than Shs100 million towards a relief initiative aimed at supporting traders whose businesses were severely affected by flash floods caused by heavy…
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Buvuma: Over 1,500 affected by oil palm project
BUVUMA, January 22, 2026 –- The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has begun compensating more than 1,504 people displaced by the National Oil Palm Project [NOPP] in Buvuma district.…
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Combating climate change: MAK pilots first Living Lab in Luweero
LUWEERO, January 15, 2026 – Makerere University has established a pilot Living Lab in a rural homestead in Luweero district as part of its intensified efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions. The…
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Museveni rallies Nakawa voters on wealth and job creation
KAMPALA, January 8, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has said the ruling National Resistance Movement [NRM] party has fundamentally transformed Uganda from an import-dependent economy into one increasingly driven by domestic production,…
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Museveni pledges funds for Entebbe fishermen and market vendors
ENTEBBE, January 5, 2026 – President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Entebbe Municipality, pledging increased government support to fishermen, market vendors, and small-scale entrepreneurs, and urging residents to vote for the…
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MSC introduces news loan product for market vendors
KAMPALA, January 4, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has introduced the Katale Loan, a new financing product aimed at empowering market vendors and small-scale traders…
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