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Chief Justice Emeritus rallies thousands for coffee farming drive in Agago
AGAGO, March 2, 2026 — Thousands of farmers gathered at the residence of Alphonse Owiny-Dollo in Toocoo Cell, Oporot Ward, Patongo Town Council, as the former Chief Justice of Uganda spearheaded a…
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Embrace mentorship to fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution
By Judy Waruiru, NAIROBI, March 2, 2026 — Africa has already proved the world wrong. We did not just join the digital payment race; we set the pace for mobile money and…
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Finance Trust Bank, IPED partner to enhance women-led businesses through loan access
KAMPALA, March 2, 2026 – Finance Trust Bank [FTB] has partnered with the Initiative for I&P Entrepreneurs & Development [IPED] to improve access to loan facilities for women-owned business across Uganda. The…
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PDM beneficiaries in Soroti City laud Museveni for initiative, pledge to use funds wisely
SOROTI CITY, March 1, 2026 — In Soroti City West Division, beneficiaries of the government’s Parish Development Model [PDM] have expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni for launching the initiative, which has…
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AfDB and AU renew push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation
ABABA, March 1, 2026 — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s…
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PSST Ggoobi calls for reforms in meeting with internal auditors
KAMPALA, February 28, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance’s Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST], Ramathan Ggoobi, has challenged Heads of Internal Audit at district local governments, cities and municipal…
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Gov’t committed to delivering 10-fold growth strategy, UDB RISE Forum told
KAMPALA, February 28, 2026 — Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to an ambitious 10-fold economic growth strategy aimed at expanding the country’s gross domestic product [GDP] from US$ 50 billion to US$…
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Refugee women bear the brunt of the climate crisis in Adjumani
ADJUMANI, February 28, 2026 — Women refugees in Adjumani district are at the frontline of Uganda’s climate crisis, facing mounting hardships as erratic weather patterns intensify food insecurity, health risks, and gender-based…
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AfDB awards $16.6 million grant to IITA to scale agricultural technologies in Africa
ABUJA, February 28, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [ AfDB ] and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture [IITA] have signed a US$ 16.61 million grant agreement to launch the…
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Smart cities drive: Mbarara and Mbale issue ultimatums to street vendors
MBARARA CITY, February 27, 2026 — Leaders in Mbarara, and Mbale cities have issued fresh ultimatums to street vendors as part of a broader push to restore order and protect licensed businesses…
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