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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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ICA Unveils ‘Building Bridges’ Theme for 2026 Global Conference in Panama
BRUSSELS, April 1, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ], in partnership with Cooperatives of the Americas, has announced the theme for its 2026 Global Conference and Assemblies, set to…
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IMF warns of rising fiscal risks in Uganda
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund [ IMF ] has painted a cautiously optimistic picture of Uganda’s economic outlook while warning that growing fiscal pressures and debt vulnerabilities could…
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European Parliament pushes for repeal of deforestation law
BRUSSELS, July 25, 2025 — Debate is still alive in the European Union [EU] about the incoming ban on goods linked to deforestation, with the European Parliament pushing for a repeal of…
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Kikuube leaders, farmers welcome Grain Quality Ordinance aimed at improving post-harvest handling
KIKUUBE, July 25, 2025 — Leaders and farmers in Kikuube district have welcomed the recently passed Grain Quality Ordinance, which aims to improve post-harvest handling of grain crops across the district. Post-harvest…
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Uganda aims to register 2.8mln coffee farmers ahead of EUDR deadline
KAMPALA, May 28, 2025 — Uganda has revised its target to register 2.8 million coffee farmers, more than double its initial projection, as it intensifies efforts to comply with the European Union…
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MAAIF warns Acholi farmers against poor-quality coffee seedlings
GULU CITY, May 4, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has issued a warning to new coffee farmers in the Acholi Sub-region about the risks of planting…
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Bureau Veritas Uganda achieves GAFTA accreditation, strengthening global trade Credentials in agricultural commodities
KAMPALA, Uganda, April 30, 2025 — Bureau Veritas Uganda has officially been accredited as an Approved Superintendent by the Grain and Feed Trade Association [GAFTA] following a stringent assessment and audit process…
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AFSA officially launches “Seed is Life” campaign to uphold farmer managed seed systems
KAMPALA, April 25, 2025 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] has launched its “SEED IS LIFE” campaign, a significant initiative aimed at promoting Farmer Managed Seed Systems…
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Museveni commends Dr. Magoola for securing U.S patent for cancer treatment
ENTEBBE, April 15, 2025 –– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Ugandan scientist Dr. Mathias Magoola for securing a United States patent for cancer treatment, describing the achievement as a major milestone…
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