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Mitigating climate change: Gov’t launches Shs 5bln biogas pilot in schools
KAMPALA, June 5, 2026 — The government is set to launch a renewable biogas pilot project in government-aided schools as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects…
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Museveni Reiterates ‘No More Sleep’ Message in 2026 SONA
KAMPALA, June 4, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday reaffirmed his “no more sleep” campaign message as he delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address [SONA], calling on Ugandans, public…
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Museveni delivers State of the Nation Address today
KAMPALA, June 4, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni today delivers the State of the Nation Address [SONA] to the 12th Parliament of Uganda and the nation. This is the first SONA in…
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BoU caps over-the-counter cash withdrawals in push for digital payments
KAMPALA, June 3, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has announced new limits on over-the-counter cash withdrawals as part of a broader strategy to accelerate the country’s transition to digital financial…
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New Finance Minister Unveils Ambitious Roadmap for Uganda’s Economic Growth
KAMPALA, June 2, 2026 — Uganda’s new Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has outlined an ambitious economic agenda aimed at transforming the country into a US$ 500 billion…
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Banking Uganda’s Economy: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Financial Inclusion and Digital Finance
UGAFODE Financial Pathways KAMPALA, June 2, 2026 — Uganda is at a crucial stage in its economic development. Over the past two decades, the country has achieved steady economic growth, expanded digital…
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Community Model: Kitara FC, the Bunyoro Club Shaking Ugandan Football
HOIMA CITY, June 2, 2026 — In the heart of Uganda’s oil-rich Bunyoro sub-region, a football revolution is quietly taking shape. What began as a community initiative in 2010 has grown into one…
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Court defers former Trade ministry PS Ssali’s corruption trial to July 30
KAMPALA, June 1, 2026 — The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has adjourned the corruption trial involving former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC], Geraldine Ssali…
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AfDB commits Shs 2.4trn to Uganda’s SGR project
KAMPALA, June 1, 2026 — The African Development Bank [AfDB] has reaffirmed its commitment to financing the construction of Uganda’s long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway [ SGR ], providing a major boost to…
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BoU approves sale of Standard Chartered’s wealth and retail banking business to Absa
KAMPALA, May 30, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has approved the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking [WRB] business to Absa Bank Uganda Limited, marking a…
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