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Higher education must drive Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, says NCHE chair
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — Prof. Joy C. Kwesiga, Chairperson of the National Council for Higher Education [NCHE], has called for Uganda’s higher education sector to move beyond theory and become a…
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Uganda coffee players form national body to boost global competitiveness
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — Stakeholders across Uganda’s coffee value chain have launched a new umbrella body aimed at strengthening the country’s foothold in the lucrative global market. The newly formed Commercial…
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New Zealand’s dairy coop Fonterra posts robust HY26 results as earnings outlook improves
AUCKLAND, March 23, 2026 — New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has reported a strong set of half-year results for financial year 2026 [FY26], underpinned by solid global demand, improved commodity prices…
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Eastern Agricultural Show opens in Soroti, offering fresh opportunities for farmers
SOROTI CITY, March 23, 2026 — The 5th Eastern Agricultural Show has opened in Soroti City, with farmers across eastern Uganda expected to benefit from new opportunities in modern farming, market access…
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Uganda, China EXIM Bank seal deal to drive tenfold economic growth
KAMPALA, March 23, 2026 — Uganda has strengthened its economic partnership with the Export-Import Bank of China [Exim Bank] following high-level talks aimed at accelerating industrialisation and delivering a tenfold expansion of…
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Stanbic lending to SACCOs hits Shs 289bn as inclusion drive deepens
KAMPALA, March 23, 2026 — Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited extended Shs 289 billion in loans to 912 savings groups and community finance institutions in 2025, underscoring a growing push to widen access…
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya profit hits record Ksh 30bln as lending and digital banking fuel growth
NAIROBI, March 22, 2026 — Co-operative Bank of Kenya has posted a record net profit of about Ksh 30 billion for the year ended December 2025, as growth in lending, customer deposits…
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Middle East conflict: Central banks face higher inflation
By William White LONDON, March 22, 2026 — The world’s central bankers are in a quandary over the Iranian war and the inflationary pressure it generates. They must be reflecting that, having…
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Igara Tea Factory workers strike over salary arrears, unremitted NSSF contributions
BUSHENYI, March 22, 2026 — Operations at Igara Growers Tea Factory in Bushenyi have ground to a halt after workers laid down their tools in protest over four months of unpaid salaries…
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African banking giants set sights on Kenya in East Africa expansion push
NAIROBI, March 20, 2026 — Kenya is emerging as the new battleground for Africa’s biggest banks, with major lenders racing to secure a foothold in what is increasingly seen as the gateway…
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