Politics
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Zonal Industrial Skilling Hub SACCO leaders trained on proper use of funds
GULU CITY, October 23, 2025 — Leaders of the Presidential Zonal Industrial Skilling Hubs Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] from Uganda’s Acholi, Lango, Madi, and West Nile subregions have received training…
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EU Commission proposes targeted measures to smooth EUDR implementation
KAMPALA, October 22, 2025 – The European Commission has unveiled a series of targeted proposals aimed at easing the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ], ensuring the timely and…
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Nandala Mafabi Pledges to Revive Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union
KAPCHORWA, October 22, 2025 — The Forum for Democratic Change [FDC] presidential candidate, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has pledged to revive the Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union and reconstruct the Kapchorwa Central Market, which…
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MPs renew calls to address teachers’ pay disparities
KAMPALA, October 21, 2025 — Parliament’s Committee on Education and Sports is expected to present a report to Parliament within two weeks, on two petitions on disparity in teachers’ pay. The petitions…
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Uganda’s economy demonstrates resilience as exports under pressure – report
KAMPALA, October 20, 2025 — Uganda’s economy continued to show resilience and adaptability through September 2025, despite a backdrop of tightening global conditions. Key indicators reflected a complex picture of rising credit…
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Soroti district battles deforestation with tree planting initiative
SOROTI, October 20, 2025 — Soroti district is grappling with a growing deforestation crisis, as the rate of tree cover loss continues to rise at an alarming rate. According to a report…
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State House official warns SACCO leaders over corruption
NAPAK, October 20, 2025 – State House has issued a stern warning to leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] operating under the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs across the country, cautioning…
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World Bank boss calls for job-centred development in major speech at 2025 Annual Meetings
MARRAKESH, October 20, 2025 — In a sweeping address at the World Bank Group’s Annual Meetings, President Ajay Banga delivered a rallying call for development focused on job creation, private sector mobilisation,…
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Palestinian Farmers Under Siege: Settlers, Soldiers, and the Battle for the Olive Harvest
GAZA, October 19, 2025 — In the olive-grove hills and fertile valleys across the occupied West Bank, this year’s harvest season has begun under the looming shadow of violence and land grabs.…
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Nandala Mafabi to Kwania residents: Vote for me and I will revive Cooperative Bank
KWANIA, October 18, 2025 — Forum for Democratic Change [FDC] presidential candidate, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has pledged to revive the defunct Cooperative Bank if elected President of Uganda in the upcoming January…
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