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Uganda secures Shs 2.1trn World Bank funding for urban transformation programme
KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has secured US$ 540 million [approximately Shs 2.1 trillion] in financing from the World Bank to support a nationwide urban transformation programme aimed…
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Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused…
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Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO expands to Bunyoro, boosting access to affordable credit
HOIMA, April 9, 2026 — Church leaders and Christians in Bunyoro Kitara Diocese have welcomed the opening of a new branch of Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO, describing it as a major step…
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Acting Board steps up efforts to revive Okoro Coffee Growers Cooperative Union
ZOMBO, April 9, 2026 — The Acting Board of Okoro Coffee Growers Cooperative Union [OCGCU], led by Zombo District Commercial Officer Lamec Ulum, who is also serving as chairperson, has intensified efforts…
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Bouncers in Northern Uganda form SACCO to boost livelihoods
GULU CITY, April 9, 2026 — Bouncers in Northern Uganda, under their umbrella body the Northern Uganda Bouncers Association [NUBA], have established a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] in a bid…
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Mbarara orders PDM beneficiaries to begin loan repayments as grace period ends
MBARARA CITY, April 8, 2026 — Authorities in Mbarara City have directed beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [ PDM ] to begin repaying funds received under the government programme following the…
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Afreximbank partners with African Energy Week 2026 to drive Africa-led energy deals
CAIRO, April 8, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has been confirmed as a Partner of African Energy Week [AEW] 2026, taking place October 12–16 in Cape Town. Its participation underscores…
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Karamoja farmers demand better access to tractors amid mounting agricultural challenges
MOROTO, April 8, 2026 — Farmers in the Karamoja Subregion have voiced growing frustration over limited access to tractors, saying the shortage is undermining agricultural productivity and slowing economic development. Mike Onyang…
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Kiryandongo Hospital SACCO flourishes, uplifting members and the wider community
KIRYANDONGO, April 8, 2026 — Kiryandongo Hospital SACCO has recorded impressive growth since its establishment in 2020, emerging as a key financial lifeline for health workers and the surrounding community. The SACCO,…
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Rubindi Farmers SACCO assets surge to Shs 7.87bln as members urged to drive growth through savings
MBARARA, April 8, 2026 — Members of Rubindi Farmers Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited [SACCO] have been urged to deepen their savings and increase share capital to sustain the institution’s rapid…
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