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Africa losing US$ 88bln in illicit financial flows annually, says Among
KAMPALA, March 18, 2025 — Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has said illicit financial flows [IFFs] in Africa are making the continent to lose an estimated US$ 88 billion annually, and that…
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Karamoja locals thriving after benefiting from PDM
MOROTO, March 18, 2025 – Locals in Karamoja region are making strides after benefiting from the Parish Development Model [PDM], a government initiative aimed at combating poverty in Uganda. The PDM, a…
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Dokolo North Welder’s Emyooga SACCO seed capital hits Shs 70mln
DOKOLO, March 18, 2025 – The government has so far disbursed a total of 70 million to the Dokolo Welder’s Emyooga SACCO since the inception of the programme. Emyooga, a Presidential initiative…
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AfDB, African Water Facility, Association of European Development Finance Institutions to hold Investment Event for Water and Sanitation in Africa
ABIDJAN, March 18, 2025 — The African Development Bank Group, African Water Facility, and the Association of European Development Finance Institutions will host a high-level event to generate investment for water and…
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Tayebwa advocates for more research in areas of economic growth
KAMPALA, March 17, 2025 –– The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, is calling for more research in key areas of Uganda’s ten-fold development strategy, stating that this would significantly support the…
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MPs Auma, Okae donate Shs 2.4mln to six VSLAs in Kwania district
KWANIA, March 17, 2025 – At least 300 members from six Village Savings and Loan Associations [VSLAs] in Agwa Parish, Akali Sub County, Kwania District, have received seed capital of Shs 2.4…
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Prof. Kamuntu urges SACCO leaders to avoid internal conflicts for development
SHEEMA, March 17, 2025 – The Senior Presidential Advisor on Manifesto Implementation and Economic Affairs, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, has urged local Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] to avoid internal conflicts if…
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Water shortage hits three subcounties in Nebbi district
NEBBI, March 17, 2025 – Three subcounties in Nebbi district, namely Kucwiny, Atego, and Angal-Nyaravur Town Council, are currently facing a severe water shortage. Residents report that, due to the ongoing scarcity…
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Campaign against malnutrition launched in Adjumani district
ADJUMANI, March 16, 2025 – A group of trained nutrition champions, consisting of both refugees and members of the host community in Adjumani, have launched a campaign aimed at combating malnutrition and improving…
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Abim, Otuke districts receive Shs 1.9bln agro-investment hubs
ABIM, March 16, 2025 – Two agro-investment hubs have been established in Abim and Otuke districts to improve access to agricultural inputs and entice farmers to engage in commercial farming. The facilities,…
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