Politics
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Govt to spend less in FY 2026/27 – Finance ministry
KAMPALA, January 29, 2026 — The preliminary resource envelope for the financial year [FY] 2026/27 is estimated at Shs 69.399 trillion, down from Shs 72.376trn in the current FY 2025/26, according to…
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Kikuube politicians pledge to modernise agriculture and boost household incomes
KIKUUBE, January 29, 2026 — The re-elected Member of Parliament for Buhaguzi East constituency in Kikuube District, Steven Asera Itaza, has outlined key service delivery priorities for his second term in office,…
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MTIC to conduct Cooperative Clinic in Jinja City
KAMPALA, January 27, 2026 — As part of a nation-wide drive, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] will conduct a Cooperative Clinic in the Busoga Sub-region from February 2-5, 2026.…
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Kuwait rolls out digital surveillance of cooperatives
KUWAIT CITY, January 27, 2026 — The Government of Kuwaiti has completed the installation of 191 surveillance cameras across cooperative societies as part of a drive to monitor strategic inventory, financial operations…
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ICA Regional and Global Teams Prepare Worldwide Launch of New Legal Framework Analysis
KAMPALA, January 27, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] Regional and Global teams have taken a major step towards the worldwide launch of a new Legal Framework Analysis [LFA], following a…
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Bishop urges Bunyoro residents to embrace coffee and cocoa farming
HOIMA, January 26, 2026 — The Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese, Rt. Rev. Jacob Ateirweho, has called on Christians and residents of the Bunyoro Sub-region to embrace coffee and cocoa farming as…
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Africa’s gas monetisation opportunity: Balancing exports and domestic demand
CAPE TOWN, January 25, 2026— Africa’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. According to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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ISO seeks extra Shs 218bln to enhance intelligence, monitor PDM funds
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — The Internal Security Organisation [ ISO ] has asked Parliament for an additional Shs 218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year [FY] to strengthen intelligence collection and…
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Afreximbank terminates its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratigs
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] has today officially terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. This decision follows a review of the relationship, and its…
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IMF warns of rising fiscal risks in Uganda
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund [ IMF ] has painted a cautiously optimistic picture of Uganda’s economic outlook while warning that growing fiscal pressures and debt vulnerabilities could…
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