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Nebbi traders demand compensation over stalled bus and taxi park project
NEBBI, December 18, 2025 — More than 100 local traders involved in a public–private partnership [PPP] agreement with Nebbi Municipal Council are demanding compensation over the stalled construction of the Nebbi taxi…
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Greater Northern Uganda: Gov’t injects Shs1bln into creative economy
GULU CITY, December 17, 2025 — Government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development [MGLSD], has injected Shs 1billion into Greater Northern Uganda’s creative industry, covering the Acholi, West Nile,…
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Hoima leaders demand cocoa value-addition facility
HOIMA, December 16, 2025 — Leaders in Hoima district have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to establish a cocoa processing factory in the area to enable farmers earn more through value addition.…
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OPED: Why Africa requires homegrown trade finance to boost economic integration
By Cyprian Rono KAMPALA, December 17, 2025 — Africa’s quest to trade with itself has never been more urgent. With the African Continental Free Trade Area [AfCFTA] gaining momentum, governments are working…
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Parliament recalled to consider another Shs 2.2trn in loan requests
KAMPALA, December 16, 2025 — Parliament has been recalled from recess to consider loan requests amounting to about Shs 2.2 trillion and to receive the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper [NBFP], signalling…
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TZ: Ministry of Agriculture to engage MoCU graduates in BBT projects
DODOMA, December 16, 2025 — The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Stephen Nindi, has urged graduates of Moshi Co-operative University [ MoCU ] in Tanzania to make effective…
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Masindi politicians fall prey to cyber harassment, call for urgent digital literacy
MASINDI, December 16, 2025 — Politicians in Masindi District are increasingly becoming targets of cyber harassment, facing hacking attempts, intimidation and elaborate online romance scams. The worrying trend has sparked calls for…
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Adjumani selected to host 2026 World Environment Day
ADJUMANI, December 16, 2025 — Adjumani district has been chosen as the national host for next year’s World Environment Day [WED] celebrations. WED is celebrated annually on June 5th, and encourages awareness…
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PDM: Police launch probe into fraud and extortion allegations in Bushenyi
BUSHENYI, December 16, 2025 – Police in Bushenyi district have launched investigations into allegations of fraud and extortion involving beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM], a flagship government initiative aimed at…
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UEDCL secures Shs 190bln Loan from Absa Bank to upgrade electricity distribution network
KAMPALA, December 15, 2025 — The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [UEDCL]has secured a loan worth US$ 50 million [approximately Shs 190 billion] from Absa Bank Uganda to finance the upgrade and…
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