Regions
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MTIC, partners to convene National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Uganda is set to take a bold step towards reshaping its economic future as the National Trade Review Conference convenes on March 4-5, 2026 at Speke Resort…
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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan‑African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solution
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Africa’s Green Economy Summit [24–27 February 2026] will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since 2023 our mission has…
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Cattle traders cry foul as security enforces Museveni’s Executive Order No. 2
DOKOLO, February 23, 2026 — Cattle traders in Dokolo district, under their umbrella body, the Dokolo District Animal Traders Association, have raised concerns over the ongoing enforcement of Yoweri Museveni’s Executive Order…
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Kitgum: Subcounty turns to coffee as farmers seek nearly 15,000 seedlings
KITGUM, February 23, 2026 — Labongo Amida Subcounty in Kitgum district is pinning its hopes on coffee farming as a potential economic lifeline, with 48 more farmers applying for 14,900 seedlings to…
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NaCRRI approves three purple-fleshed sweet potato varieties for growing
WAKISO, February 23, 2026 — In a significant boost to national food security and nutrition, the 47th National Variety Release Committee [NVRC] has officially approved the growing of three new purple-fleshed sweet potato [PFSP]…
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FIA trains Gulu journalists on money laundering and terrorism financing
GULU CITY, February 22, 2026 — Journalists in Gulu City are expected to improve their reporting on money laundering and terrorism financing following a training organised by the Financial Intelligence Authority [FIA],…
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Africa taps regional partnerships to turn critical minerals into economic powerhouse
CAPE TOWN, February 22, 2026 — As Africa seeks to capitalise on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialisation, regional collaboration is emerging as a strategic imperative to…
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Finance Ministry Launches Strategic Plan, Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards
KAMPALA, February 21, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MOFPED] recently approved its Strategic Plan, Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards for the period 2025/26 – 2029/30. These…
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Private Sector Credit hits Shs 25.3 trillion in December 2025 – report
KAMPALA, February 21, 2026 — The stock of outstanding Private Sector Credit [PSC] recorded in Uganda increased by 1.3 percent to about Shs 25.3 trillion in December 2025, up from Shs 25.025…
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Museveni signs three key housing and construction laws
KAMPALA, February 20, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today assented to three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation in Uganda’s construction, housing finance and valuation sectors. Museveni signed…
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