Politics
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UNOC achieves fuel supply stability for Uganda
KAMPALA, May 5, 2025 – The Uganda National Oil Company [UNOC] has achieved unprecedented stability in the country’s fuel supply, following the implementation of its new importation strategy. UNOC was granted exclusive…
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Emyooga programme boosting saving culture in Uganda as savings reach Shs 87bln
HOIMA, May 5, 2025 –– Dr. Emanuel Aliba Kiiza, Chairperson of the Board at the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has hailed the government’s Emyooga programme for significantly improving Uganda’s saving culture, especially…
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Co-op me call for Israeli goods boycott ahead of AGM
LONDON, May 4, 2025 – – Co-op members have urged the retailer to stop selling Israeli goods, calling for the board to align its stance on Russia with its response to Israel. The motion,…
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Credit unions in US continue campaign to maintain tax exemption
NEW YORK, May 3, 2025 – – US credit union leaders have been engaging with Federal Government and Congress officials as part of their efforts to maintain the industry’s tax exemption. In January, America’s Credit…
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New US Tariffs Expected to Impact Trade for Eight COMESA Countries
LUSAKA, May 2, 2025 — Eight COMESA countries are expected to face significant trade challenges due to new reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States [U.S] government. According to a policy brief…
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Mbarara Central Market vendors petition city authorities over leadership disputes and other concerns
MBARARA CITY, May 2, 2025 – Vendors at Mbarara Central Market on Tuesday morning staged a peaceful gathering at the City Hall, seeking clarification on several administrative inconsistencies affecting the market’s operations.…
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Finance Ministry, MPs agree on next budget
KAMPALA, May 1, 2025 — The Finance Ministry has given in to Parliament’s budget demands after last year’s heated disagreements between the Members of Parliament [MPs] and the executive arm of government…
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Lango leaders urge gov’t to increase PDM funding to Shs 200mln per parish
OTUKE, April 30, 2025 — Leaders in the Lango Subregion have called on the government to increase the Parish Development Model [ PDM ] funds from the current Shs 100 million to…
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Global philanthropies launch landmark initiative to accelerate maternal-newborn survival in Africa
ABU DHABI April 29, 2025 — A coalition of global philanthropies today announced the launch of the Beginnings Fund, a new philanthropic initiative committed to accelerating maternal and newborn survival across Africa.…
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200 Street-connected youth benefit from commercial farming training
GULU, April 29, 2025 — A total of 200 formerly street-connected youth are now reaping the rewards of commercial farming training received at Gang Wa Peace Farm in Pabwoo Village, Gulu district.…
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