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NARO to boost milk yields in pure Ankole cows
KARUHURA, October 6, 2026 — The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] is implementing a structured breeding programme at Nshaara Conservation Ranch in Kiruhura district aimed at increasing milk productivity in traditional Ankole…
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Afreximbank, EABC expand digital trade access for East African businesses
NAIROBI, October 5, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and the East African Business Council [ EABC ] have signed an Africa Trade Gateway [ATG] Agency Agreement to connect East African…
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All Senior Six leavers to undergo six-month patriotism training at NALI
RUKUNGIRI, October 5, 2026 — All Senior Six leavers in Uganda will undergo patriotism training at the National Leadership Institute [NALI] in Kyankwanzi under a renewed government programme aimed at promoting discipline,…
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EACOP funds construction of maternity ward in Hoima
HOIMA, October 5, 2026 — Residents, particularly mothers, in Mbaraara village, Hoima district, are excited as the construction of a general maternity and children’s ward progresses at Mbaraara Health Centre II in…
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MAAIF impounds fake agro-inputs in bid to protect farmers from losses
MASINDI, October 5, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has impounded fake agro-inputs worth Shs 30 million and closed five agro-input shops in Masindi Municipality in a…
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Afreximbank backs Kenya’s landmark US$16bln Lamu refinery
KAMPALA, October 4, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has backed the development of Kenya’s planned US$16 billion Lamu oil refinery, saying the project could expand Africa’s refining capacity, strengthen regional…
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United States Broadens African Energy Push as Volz Brings Washington to African Energy Week 2026
CAPE TOWN, October 3, 2026 — The United States [U.S]is expanding its engagement with Africa’s energy sector through government-backed finance, technology partnerships and private-sector investment, with projects spanning Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda…
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Uganda urged to expand health, education services exports
KAMPALA, October 1, 2026 — Uganda should create a supportive environment to expand exports of health and education services and tap into growing regional demand, industry experts have said. The call was…
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Updated: Ugandan SACCOs challenged to make agricultural insurance part of member services
KAMPALA, October 1, 2026 -– As Uganda’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] expand their support for agricultural production, industry stakeholders are challenging them to look beyond credit provision and make insurance…
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Kitgum: Coffee cooperative receives walking tractor from MAAIF
KITGUM, October 1, 2026 — Mucwini Coffee Growers Cooperative Society in Mucwini Subcounty, Kitgum district, has received a walking tractor from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF]. The cooperative,…
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