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Here is first female Chairperson of Muhame Financial Services
SHEEMA, March 31, 2026 – Medias Kyatuhaire Matsiko has made history as the first woman to be elected Chairperson of Muhame Financial Services Cooperative Limited, marking a significant milestone in the SACCO’s…
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Coffee value addition push gains momentum at Ntungamo facility
NTUNGAMO, March 31, 2026 — Government has reaffirmed its commitment to agro-industrialisation and coffee value addition, as efforts to operationalise the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo district gather momentum. The Minister of…
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Ethiopia’s potato coops rebound after conflict, driving food security and growth
ADDIS ABABA, March 31, 2026 — Potato cooperatives in Ethiopia are rebuilding in the aftermath of conflict, with farmers in Tigray and the Gamo Zone turning to improved seed, training and finance…
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Magistrates’ courts set for expanded powers under new law
KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — Magistrates’ courts in Uganda are poised for a major boost in authority and efficiency following the passage of the Magistrates Courts [Amendment] Bill, 2026, a reform expected…
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SBG Securities unveils dollar fund to shield investors from currency volatility
KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 — SBG Securities Uganda has launched a new US dollar-denominated unit trust, offering investors in the country and beyond a safer hedge against currency swings as global economic…
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Afreximbank to hold its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein, Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt, March 30, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings [AAM2026] at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June…
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SACCO members urged to uphold cooperative principles and values for sustainable growth
RUBIRIZI, March 30, 2026 — Members of Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO [KYAPS] have been urged to adhere to cooperative principles and values to drive sustainable economic development and strengthen financial inclusion. The call…
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Farmers urged to adopt research-led innovations to boost yields and incomes
GULU, March 30, 2026 — Farmers in Northern Uganda have been encouraged to embrace research-driven agricultural technologies as a critical pathway to improving productivity, strengthening climate resilience, and increasing household incomes. According…
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AfDB approves US$ 5.65mln for new off-grid climate finance in fragile African states
KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has approved a US$ 5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa [SEFA] to pilot the Peace Renewable…
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Bunyoro farmers receive free soybean seeds in drive to boost household incomes
HOIMA CITY, March 29, 2026 — A total of 52 farmers in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom have received free soybean seeds under a new initiative aimed at increasing production, strengthening household incomes, and…
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