Trade
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Amuru subcounty chiefs ordered to refund Shs 109.5mln for road works
AMURU, April 12, 2026 — The Resident District Commissioner [RDC] for Amuru district, Geoffrey Osborn Oceng, has directed four sub-county chiefs to account for and refund a total of Shs 109.5 million…
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Why Creativity is the new infrastructure for challenging the social order
NAIROBI, April 11, 2026 — Awards season this year was a celebration of Black creativity and cinema. Sinners directed by Ryan Coogler, garnered a historic 16 nominations, ultimately winning four Oscars. This is…
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Kapchorwa SACCO and school partner to boost students’ financial literacy
KAPCHORWA, April 11, 2026 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO has partnered with Hopeland High School in a bid to equip students with essential financial knowledge and skills for a sustainable future. The…
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Local councils intensify revenue drive as LEGS project set to boost rural economies
BUSHENYI, April 10, 2026 — Local authorities in Bushenyi district have stepped up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, as a new development initiative promises to inject fresh capital into rural economies.…
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Uganda rolls out digital system to boost coffee traceability and meet EU regulations
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 – Uganda has taken a major step towards achieving transparency and traceability in its coffee sector, as industry stakeholders introduce a new digital system designed to comply with…
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Women entrepreneurs urged to apply for 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator Programme
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 — Women entrepreneurs running technology and tech-enabled businesses have been encouraged to apply for the 2026 cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology [WiT] Accelerator programme as…
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Uganda secures Shs 2.1trn World Bank funding for urban transformation programme
KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has secured US$ 540 million [approximately Shs 2.1 trillion] in financing from the World Bank to support a nationwide urban transformation programme aimed…
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Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused…
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Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO expands to Bunyoro, boosting access to affordable credit
HOIMA, April 9, 2026 — Church leaders and Christians in Bunyoro Kitara Diocese have welcomed the opening of a new branch of Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO, describing it as a major step…
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Acting Board steps up efforts to revive Okoro Coffee Growers Cooperative Union
ZOMBO, April 9, 2026 — The Acting Board of Okoro Coffee Growers Cooperative Union [OCGCU], led by Zombo District Commercial Officer Lamec Ulum, who is also serving as chairperson, has intensified efforts…
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