Trade
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NARO pledges continued support for agro industrialisation in Uganda
WAKISO, September 17, 2025 –- The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting agro-industrial growth in Uganda through targeted agricultural research and innovation initiatives. Speaking during a recent…
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Coffee farmers urged to register plantations and improve quality
MITYANA, September 17, 2025 – Coffee farmers in Buganda Kingdom’s Busujju County have been encouraged to register their plantations under a new system introduced in partnership with the European Union [EU], aimed…
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Uganda’s exports surge by over 50 percent as trade balance shows mixed picture
KAMPALA, September 16, 2025 – Uganda’s export sector posted significant growth in July 2025, with merchandise exports increasing by 53.6 percent compared to the same period last year. This is according to…
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Gov’t signs fertiliser deal to boost crop yields across country
KAMPALA, September 16, 2025 – The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Itracom Fertilizers to enhance crop…
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High-yielding sunflower variety reintroduced in Lango to boost production
LIRA CITY, September 16, 2025 – Syova Seed [U] Limited has reintroduced the Agsun 8251 sunflower seed variety in the Lango sub-region as part of efforts to revitalise sunflower production, one of…
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System errors derailing access to PDM funds in Soroti City
SOROTI CITY, September 16, 2025 – The Soroti City Commercial Officer, George William Tukei, has revealed that several residents have been unable to access funds under the government’s Parish Development Model [PDM]…
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The World Social Summit Political Declaration, to be adopted in Doha, reaffirms the role of cooperatives in sustainable and inclusive development
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has welcomed the Doha Political Declaration agreed by consensus through an intergovernmental negotiating process that took place at the United Nations in…
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National Cooperative Conference 2025 set for this week
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni is expected to grace the National Cooperative Conference 2025, organised by the Uganda Cooperative Alliance [UCA]. The high-level event will take place on Thursday…
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Uganda’s public debt reaches Shs 116trn but remains sustainable, says minister
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has reassured Ugandans that the country’s rising public debt remains sustainable, despite growing concerns over increased government borrowing. Speaking on Thursday at the…
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African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation
ABUJA, September 15, 2025 — African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank [AfDB] and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across…
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