Politics
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Karamoja: Women councillors pledge to fight corruption as training concludes
KARENGA, July 9, 2026 — Women councillors from Karenga district in the Karamoja Sub-region have pledged to fight corruption, strengthen accountability and promote effective service delivery following the conclusion of a three-day…
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Minister Musasizi urges MPs to step up budget oversight in constituencies
KAMPALA, July 4, 2026 — The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has called on Members of Parliament [MPs] to actively monitor the implementation of the national budget within…
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VP Alupo launches coffee and cocoa campaign to transform Bukedi economy
TORORO, June 29, 2026 — Vice President [VP] Jessica Alupo has launched the second planting season of the Coffee and Cocoa Promotion Programme in the Bukedi Sub-region, calling on farmers, local leaders…
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Uganda unveils global coffee identity to strengthen international branding
KAMPALA, June 29, 2026 — Uganda has unveiled its first national coffee brand in a landmark move aimed at repositioning the country as a leading origin of specialty coffee and securing stronger…
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New report highlights coffee’s shared value chain linking producing countries and Europe
KAMPALA, June 27, 2026 — Coffee supports livelihoods for millions of farming families in producing countries while generating jobs and economic activity across Europe, according to a new report published today by…
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Minister Musasizi calls for improved performance of World Bank-funded projects in Uganda
KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has met the World Bank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda, Fan Qimiao, to discuss…
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Kadaga presents EAC US$ 110.9mln budget to regional legislative assembly
KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] presented to the East African Legislative Assembly [EALA] budget estimates amounting to US$ 110,863,576 for the 2026/2027Financial Year [FY]. The budget was…
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Afreximbank report says Africa can turn geopolitical shocks into growth opportunity
KAMPALA, June 25, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has launched its 2026 African Trade Report, arguing that escalating global geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions could be transformed into long-term…
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East Acholi Cooperative Union charts revival course with leadership elections
KITGUM, June 25, 2026 — After nearly a decade of dormancy, East Acholi Cooperative Union Limited is set to mark a major milestone in its revival this Saturday with elections for a…
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EU moves closer to digital euro as parliament backs key framework amid push to curb US payment dominance
BONN, June 24, 2026 — The European Union [EU] has taken a significant step towards introducing a digital euro after the European Parliament’s economic committee gave its backing to draft legislation designed…
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