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11th Parliament begins final session with spotlight on achievements
KAMPALA, June 7, 2025 — The 11th Parliament on Thursday entered its final session, with Speaker Anita Among declaring the House a “people-centred legislature” that will leave an indelible mark on the…
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Museveni launches NDP IV to drive Uganda’s economic transformation
KAMPALA, June 7, 2025 — President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched the Fourth National Development Plan [NDP IV], a bold and strategic blueprint aimed at addressing Uganda’s most pressing development challenges and…
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PostBank Uganda rebrands to serve public better
KAMPALA, June 5, 2025 – PostBank Uganda is set to rebrand as a Tier I commercial bank under the new name Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, subject to approval by the Bank of…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge in April 2025, setting new records
KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee industry recorded significant growth in April 2025, with exports totaling 694,318 60-kilogramme bags valued at US$ 214.38 million, according to the latest report from the…
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Museveni directs annual government support to Martyrs Day celebrations
KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has directed that government funding for Martyrs Day celebrations be included in the national budget annually, acknowledging the spiritual significance and massive participation of…
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Museveni flags off first powdered milk consignment to Algeria
ENTEBBE, June 3, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni has officially flagged off the first shipment of powdered milk destined for Algeria, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s dairy export sector. The flag-off…
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National Budget Month for FY 2025/26 Launched
KAMPALA, June 2, 2025 — Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has launched the national budget month activities for FY 2025/26 at the Uganda Media Centre. During the launch that took place in Kampala, Finance…
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Museveni signs sugarcane bill into law
ENTEBBE, June 2, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has signed the Sugarcane [Amendment] Bill, 2023, into law, calling for cooperation between sugar millers and growers for a prosperous industry. “If you don’t…
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Uganda earmarks over Shs 360mln to mark 2025 International Day of Cooperatives
KAMPALA, May 30, 2025 – – A budget of Shs 362.93 million has been earmarked for Uganda’s national celebrations of the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay], set to take place on…
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WFP warns of rising malnutrition among refugees amid funding cuts
KAMPALA, May 29, 2025 – The United Nations World Food Programme [WFP] has raised the alarm over severe food shortages among refugees in Uganda, warning of critical levels of malnutrition following significant…
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