Development
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Uganda–Tanzania tourism roadshow strengthens regional cooperation and cross-border market linkages
DAR ES SALAAM, May 2, 2026 — The Uganda–Tanzania Tourism Roadshow, held at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, has reinforced ongoing efforts by the two countries to deepen regional tourism cooperation,…
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Lango College students find relief with new water source
LIRA, May 1, 2026 — Students at Lango College have welcomed a newly drilled borehole, provided by a charity organisation, as a solution to the school’s long-standing water shortage and a boost…
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Kabale residents welcome new Living Lab to tackle climate change
KABALE, May 1, 2026 – Residents of Nyabumba Parish in Kamuganguzi Sub-county, Kabale District, have welcomed the establishment of the first-ever Living Lab by Kabale University, aimed at strengthening climate action and…
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Complying with EUDR: Ethiopia Launches Coffee Traceability and Management System
ADDIS ABABA, May 1, 2026 — Africa’s leading coffee producer, Ethiopia, has officially unveiled the Ethiopian Coffee Traceability and Management System [ECTMS], marking a major milestone for an industry that supports millions…
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Gov’t announces nationwide vaccination drive as measles cases surge
KAMPALA, April 30, 2026 — The Ministry of Health has raised concern over a growing number of measles cases across Uganda, warning that low vaccination coverage—particularly for the second dose—is driving new…
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Gov’t secures over Shs 11bln to boost clean energy access in Uganda
KAMPALA, April 30, 2026 — Uganda’s energy transition has gained fresh momentum after Absa Bank Uganda and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company [UECCC] signed a Shs 11.085 billion concessional financing agreement…
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Soroti farmers urged to attend farm clinics for better yields
SOROTI, April 30, 2026 — Farmers in Soroti district can boost crop yields and tackle pests by attending farm clinics, the District Agricultural Officer, Moses Okello Eceku, has said. In an interview…
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Amolatar RDC calls for close tracking of coffee seedlings given to farmers
AMOLATAR, April 30, 2026 — The Amolatar Resident District Commissioner [RDC] has called on extension workers in the district to follow up farmers who have received coffee seedlings to ensure they are…
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URA boss urges Africa to adopt technology in combating tax evasion
KAMPALA, April 30, 2026 – The Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority [ URA ], John R. Musinguzi, has called on tax authorities across Africa to embrace science and technology in…
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AMW to host U.S. – Africa roundtable as Washington’s presence in African mining expands
CAPE TOWN, April 30, 2026 — The upcoming African Mining Week [AMW] 2026 conference – The Most Influential Mining Conference in Africa – will center host a high-level U.S. – Africa Roundtable,…
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