Regions
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Africa CDC warns of regional Ebola threat as DRC, Uganda declare outbreaks
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] has warned of a growing risk of regional spread from a new Ebola outbreak centered in the…
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Museveni signs Sovereignty law, tightens control on foreign funding and external influence
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening government oversight of foreign funding, foreign agents…
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EAC finance ministers harmonise budget reading date, adopt common regional economic agenda
KAMPALA, May 17, 2026 — Finance ministers from the East African Community (EAC) Partner States have agreed to present their national budgets on the same day and adopt a unified regional economic…
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Kiryandongo district approves Shs 48bln budget to drive socio-economic transformation
KIRYANDONGO, May 17, 2026 — Kiryandongo District Council has approved a Shs 48 billion budget for the financial year [FY] 2026/2027, with leaders pledging to accelerate socio-economic transformation through improved service delivery…
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Apple farming transforms livelihoods amid growing challenges in Rubanda
By Jane Elizabeth Umutangana RUBANDA, May 17, 2026 — Apple farming is steadily transforming livelihoods in the hilly Rubanda district, with many farmers earning improved incomes from the once-uncommon fruit crop. However,…
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Bunyoro goat farmers improve incomes through climate-smart breeds
BULIISA, May 16, 2026 – Goat farming groups in Bunyoro Subregion, especially in Buliisa district have improved their livelihoods and increased household incomes after adopting climate-smart goat farming practices and replacing traditional…
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Lira City receives Shs14bln under PDM
LIRA, May 16, 2026 — Lira City Mayor Sam Atul has praised the government for introducing the Parish Development Model [PDM], saying the programme, which was launched in 2022, is making a…
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Finance ministry outlines tough measures to curb rising public debt
KAMPALA, May 15, 2026 – Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MFPED] has unveiled a package of fiscal and policy measures aimed at curbing the country’s rising public debt, which…
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EAC Announces 2026 Regional Quality Awards to Honour Top Enterprises
ARUSHA, May 15, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has officially announced the upcoming 2026 EAC Regional Quality Awards set to fete outstanding enterprises across the region that demonstrate excellence in…
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Metering experts call for secure bridge between legacy and smart systems
CAPTE TOWN, May 15, 2026 — Utilities modernising their metering infrastructure must avoid treating legacy prepayment systems and smart metering platforms as competing technologies, industry experts said during a recent webinar hosted…
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