Politics
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Soroti District Council approves Shs 35.9bln budget for FY 2025/2026
SOROTI, May 19, 2025 – The Soroti District Council has approved a budget of Shs 35.9 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year [YF], marking a reduction from the current year’s allocation of…
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Kikuube District Council approves Shs 33.6bln budget to enhance service delivery
KIKUUBE, May 19, 2025 –– The Kikuube District Council has approved a budget of over Shs 33.6 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year [FY], with councillors expressing optimism that the funding will…
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Soroti Emyooga SACCO leaders tasked with recovering funds
SOROTI CITY, May 19, 2025 –– Musa Oroma, the Assistant Resident City Commissioner [ARCC] of Soroti City, has urged Emyooga SACCO leaders in the area to ensure the recovery of loans disbursed…
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UNDP Human Development Report: AI key to Uganda’s inclusive growth
KAMPALA, May 17, 2025 — The United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] in partnership with the Government of Uganda and Kyambogo University have launched the 2025 Human Development Report [HDR], titled “A Matter…
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Australian coop sector urges new government support
SYDNEY, May 17, 2025 — Australia’s Business Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals [ BCCM ] has welcomed the election of Anthony Albanese’s new Labor Government and expressed its commitment to working with…
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EU Pledges €48mln for forestry restoration in Uganda
KAMPALA, May 16, 2025 — The European Union [ EU ] has committed at least €48 million [approximately Shs 160 billion] to support forest conservation efforts in Uganda. The announcement was made…
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Museveni launches new skilling hub, emphasises role of technology and skills development
NTOROKO, May 15, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed that Uganda’s path to true liberation lies not only in political leadership but also in the advancement of technology and practical skills…
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Improved road network in Alebtong district eases transportation
ALEBTONG, May, 14 2025 –– Residents of Alebtong district are now enjoying easier travel and better access to markets for their agricultural produce and merchandise, following the rehabilitation of some of the…
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Cooperative members frustrated as minister cancels meeting
MBARARA CITY, May 14, 2025 – The State Minister for Cooperatives, Frederick Ngobi Gume, recently cancelled a Special General Meeting [SGM] of the Rwampara Ranching Cooperative Society Limited, saying he had received…
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Museveni hails visually impaired farmer for transforming her Life through PDM
KASESE, 13 May 2025 – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Perucy Biira, a visually impaired poultry farmer in Kasese District, for transforming her life through the government’s Parish Development Model […
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