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Kiryandongo mothers shun health facilities due to systemic failures
KIRYANDONGO, September 20, 2026 — Despite government efforts to discourage home births, a significant number of mothers in Kiryandongo district are opting to use traditional birth attendants [TBAs], with 33 percent reportedly…
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Uganda private-sector credit growth accelerates to 16.1 percent as lending rates fall
KAMPALA, September 20, 2026 — Lending to Uganda’s private sector accelerated sharply in the three months to June 2026, as commercial banks lowered interest rates on shilling-denominated loans and credit demand strengthened,…
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World Bank Group mobilises record private capital for developing countries, driving job creation
KAMPALA, September 19, 2026 — The World Bank Group mobilised more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering…
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Musasizi urges commercial banks to cut lending rates to boost local production
KAMPALA, September 18, 2026 –Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has called on commercial banks in Uganda to lower lending rates and channel more financing into productive sectors, saying affordable credit will be critical…
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Kotido pushes farmer-led irrigation to boost food security
KOTIDO, September 18, 2026 — Kotido district is promoting greater adoption of farmer-led irrigation and climate-smart agriculture as part of efforts to strengthen food production and build resilience to climate change. Through…
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Museveni breaks ground on Shs 1.15 trillion Kampala Storage Terminal in Mpigi
MPIGI, September 17, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has presided over the groundbreaking of the Shs1.15 trillion Kampala Storage Terminal [KST] in Namwabula, Mpigi district, as Uganda moves to strengthen its petroleum…
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U.S., Argentine representatives join African Mining Week 2026 as mineral diplomacy reshapes supply chains
CAPE TOWN, September 17, 2026 — Senior representatives from the United States and Argentina will participate in African Mining Week [AMW] 2026 in Cape Town as African countries seek to attract investment…
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Global energy transition progress falters as security and investment pressures mount
KAMPALA, September 16, 2026 — Global progress on energy transition is becoming increasingly uneven, with only 24 percent of countries improving simultaneously on energy security, affordability and sustainability, according to the 2026…
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Uganda trade and investment roadshow seeks to unlock investment across borders
KAMPALA, September 15, 2026 — Uganda is seeking to deepen trade and investment across the borders as business leaders, investors, policymakers and private-sector stakeholders gathered in Kampala for the 2026 Uganda Trade…
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Gates Foundation commits US$ 1bln to equitable AI for health and expands opportunity
KAMPALA, September 15, 2026 — The Gates Foundation plans to spend at least US$ 1 billion over the next two years to expand access to artificial intelligence [AI] and AI-enabled solutions, opportunities…
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