Trade
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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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Improved road network in Alebtong district eases transportation
ALEBTONG, May, 14 2025 –– Residents of Alebtong district are now enjoying easier travel and better access to markets for their agricultural produce and merchandise, following the rehabilitation of some of the…
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Cooperative members frustrated as minister cancels meeting
MBARARA CITY, May 14, 2025 – The State Minister for Cooperatives, Frederick Ngobi Gume, recently cancelled a Special General Meeting [SGM] of the Rwampara Ranching Cooperative Society Limited, saying he had received…
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Australian food coops can help tackle food insecurity and improve diets, new research finds
SYDNEY, May 13, 2025 – As food prices continue to rise across Australia and more households face food insecurity, new research has found that community food cooperatives could play a vital role…
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