Trade
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya posts 7.5 percent rise in pre-tax profit
NAIROBI, May 16, 2025 — The Co-operative Bank of Kenya demonstrated resilience and adaptability in 2024, posting a 7.5 percent increase in profit before tax to Kshs 34.8 billion, up from Kshs…
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Cultural barriers prevent Karamoja women from accessing GROW project loans
KOTIDO, May 16, 2025 –– In the arid plains of Karamoja Subregion, where women play a central role in agriculture and entrepreneurship, a quiet struggle continues — financial exclusion rooted in traditional…
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“We Don’t Have the Luxury of Time”: Global Energy Leaders Urge Swift Action on Africa’s Resources
PARIS, May 16, 2025 — In a striking call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold…
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Parliament waives stamp duty on agreements, imposes new tax on hides and skins exports
KAMPALA, May 15, 2025 –– Parliament has passed the Stamp Duty [Amendment] Bill, 2025 introducing a “near-duty” classification and effectively scrapping the longstanding Shs 15,000 duty on agreements and mortgage deeds. The…
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Hundreds attend CropLife Uganda inaugural annual symposium in Kampala
KAMPALA, May 15, 2025 — For the first time, CropLife Uganda is hosting its Inaugural Annual Symposium, running from May 14–15, 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This landmark event has brought…
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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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Local CSOs warn of risks to coffee farmers with less than 250 days to EUDR deadline
KAMPALA, May 15, 2025 – Civil Society Organisations [CSOs] working in sectors including agriculture, trade, land rights, gender equality, rural women’s empowerment, and governance have raised urgent concerns over Uganda’s preparedness to…
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EU to blacklist just four countries under deforestation
BRUSSELS, May 14, 225 –– The European Union [EU] is preparing to label just four countries as high risk for deforestation – sparing major commodity exporters like Brazil and Indonesia – in…
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Amuru leaders mobilise farmers to utilise dormant Shs 1.5bln government stores
AMURU, May 14, 2025 –– Leaders in Amuru district are stepping up efforts to mobilise farmers to make use of government-constructed storage facilities built under the Agricultural Cluster Development Programme [ACDP], formally…
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Exodus SACCO honours outstanding members at 12th AGM
KAMPALA, May 14, 2025 –– Police Exodus SACCO has recognised Assistant Inspector General of Police [AIGP] and Director of Crime Intelligence, Christopher Damulira, for his outstanding efforts in mobilising police officers to…
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