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Oversubscribed US$ 300mln Bond Backs Digital Africa

LONDON, April 22, 2026 — In a test of institutional appetite for African credit, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has closed a US$ 660 million debt financing round, including a US$300mln Eurobond that was…

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House passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

KAMPALA, April 21, 2026 — Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax [ VAT ] Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax…

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Lira firm revolutionises farming with organic fertiliser

LIRA CITY, April 21, 2026 — In Lira City, what was once discarded as worthless garbage is now fueling an agricultural revolution. Fidena Agri Uganda Ltd is transforming organic waste into high-impact…

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Three years on, Nebbi women struggle to repay UWEP and YLP loans

NEBBI, April 21, 2026 — Three years after receiving start-up capital under the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme [ UWEP ] and the Youth Livelihood Programme [YLP], many women and youth groups in…

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BoU launches domestic gold purchase pilot to boost reserves

KAMPALA, April 21, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has launched a three-year pilot Domestic Gold Purchase Programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign exchange reserves by buying and processing locally…

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Bunyoro, Tooro cane farmers outraged by proposed excise duty hike

HOIMA CITY, April 21, 2026 — Sugarcane farmers in the Bunyoro and Tooro sub-regions, united under the Bunyoro Tooro Sugarcane Farmers Association [BUTOS], have expressed strong disapproval over government’s proposal to increase…

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Africa: Renewable energy projects to watch ahead of Paris Energy Forum

PARIS, April 21, 2026 –African energy markets are advancing a diversified pipeline of renewable energy projects that reflect a broader shift from fragmented national planning toward integrated, investment-ready power systems. At the…

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Uganda’s exports jump 63.7 percent year-on-year in February 2026

KAMPALA, April 21, 2026 — Uganda’s export earnings rose by 63.7 per cent year-on-year to US$1,374.18 million in February 2026, up from US$ 839.28 million in February 2025, according to a new…

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Uganda’s growth not in step with people’s livelihoods – World Bank official

KAMPALA, April 21, 2026 — The World Bank has expressed concern that Uganda’s strong economic growth is not translating into improved livelihoods for its citizens. The Bank’s Vice-President for Africa, Ndiame Diop,…

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Sovereignty Bill risks deterring investment and trade, bankers warn

KAMPALA, April 20, 2026 — The Uganda Bankers’ Association [UBA] has raised concerns over the draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could deter investment and undermine the country’s economic…

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