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Over 20 distinguished Ugandans to receive medals at Independence Day celebrations
KAMPALA, October 9, 2025 — Uganda is celebrating the 63rd Independence Day at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presiding over the national event as Chief Guest. A total…
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Bank of Uganda reports rise in expenses and loan adjustments for FY 2024/2025
KAMPALA, October 9, 2025 — The Bank of Uganda’s [BoU] latest Integrated Annual Report for the 2024/2025 financial year ended June 30 2025 shows that the Central Bank’s operating expenses, staff costs,…
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Parliament: Bill to tame quack and unlicensed HR practitioners tabled
KAMPALA, October 9, 2025 — In a bid to promote professionalism and discipline within Uganda’s workforce, Parliament has endorsed stringent penalties targeting unqualified and unlicensed human resource [ HR ] practitioners. The…
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Ugandan manufacturers call for new cross-border trade policies
KAMPALA, October 9, 2025 –- The Uganda Manufacturers Association [UMA], the umbrella body for local manufacturers, has called for the new comprehensive cross-border trade policies to address persistent challenges that hinder access…
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UEDCL records 10 percent increase in power demand
KAMPALA, October 8, 2025 — Power distributor, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [ UEDCL ] has noted a 10 percent flowing increase in electricity demand during the past three months, having taken…
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Uganda Refinery to start operations in Q4 2029-Q1 2030
CAPE TOWN, October 7, 2025 — Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General…
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Uganda to host 15th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games
KAMPALA, October 7, 2025 — Uganda will host the 15th Edition of the East African Community [EAC] Inter-Parliamentary Games from December 5-15, 2025, an activity designed to strengthen regional integration, cooperation, and…
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Leadership in SACCOs: A model for society to emulate
MOYO, October 6, 2025 — In Uganda, leadership is often defined by power, authority, and hierarchy, but within the framework of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], a different kind of leadership…
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Agency warns of looming vaccine shortage in hospitals
KAMPALA, October 4, 2025 — The National Medical Stores [NMS] has warned of a looming shortage of vaccines for children following the imposition of a 2.5 per cent value added tax [VAT]…
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French Embassy, Stanbic collaborate to train start-ups for green economy
KAMPALA, October 3, 2025 — The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited [SBIL] has signed a new grant agreement with the Embassy of France in Uganda to finance the Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator…
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