Politics
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Kikuube district approves Shs 31bln budget for FY 2024/2025
KIKUUBE, May 31, 2024 – The Kikuube district council has approved a budget of Shs 31.2 billion for the financial year 2024/2025, up from sh29.6bln for the financial year [FY] 2023/2024. The…
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Ethiopian coffee is threatened by European deforestation regulations
PARIS, May 30, 2024 – The export of Ethiopian coffee, a major source of foreign exchange for the country, is facing severe threats from European Union [EU] regulations aimed at combating deforestation…
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Free school meals for learners crucial to Africa’s future, gathering in Nairobi told
NAIROBI, May 28, 2024 – African countries could scale up the provision of free school meals despite other economic challenges to combat the incalculable and harmful consequences of millions of children going…
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Nebbi Workers’ SACCO loan portfolio hits Shs 5bln
NEBBI, May 27, 2024 – Nebbi Workers’ SACCO operating in Nebbi town has since 2014 disbursed loans worth Shs 5 billion, it was revealed over the weekend as the SACCO held its…
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Museveni urges Ntungamo locals to support new coffee factory
NTUNGAMO, May 23, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni wants the people of Ntungamo to unite, and support the coffee factory established by Inspire Africa Coffee Group if they are to improve their…
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Agriculture: Nabbanja urges Masindi residents to embrace Museveni’s four-acre model
MASINDI, May 20, 2024 – Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has challenged residents of Masindi district to embrace high-value crops which require small pieces of land to be cultivated. Nabbanja noted that…
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House passes Shs72.136trn budget for FY 2024/2025
KAMPALA, May 17, 2024 – Parliament has passed the national budget for the financial year 2024/2025, approving a total expenditure of Shs 72.136 trillion following the passing of the Appropriations Bill 2024…
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MPs approve Shs 152bln for Hoima City stadium construction
KAMPALA, May 17, 2024 – Construction of Hoima City stadium is expected to start after Parliament approved the required Shs 152 billion which is part of the Shs 288.6bln supplementary budget. The…
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MPs want Non-Ugandans to pay for services at Uganda Cancer Institute
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute [UCI] has raised eyebrows among Members of Parliament [MPs] on Public Accounts Committee [Central Government].…
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Teso war claimants to form new multipurpose cooperative union
SOROTI, May 9, 2024 – The Chairman for Teso war claimants, Julius Ocen says as they prepare to receive their war loss compensation money from the central government, plans are underway to…
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