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BoU warns Masindi locals against unregulated financial institutions as outreach exposes service gaps

MASINDI, April 17, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has cautioned residents of Masindi district against keeping money at home or entrusting it to unregulated financial institutions, warning that such practices…

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Alert over NGO funding scam targeting East Africa

KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — The National Council of Non-Governmental Organisations [NaCONGO] has issued a security alert warning non-governmental organisations across Tanzania and the wider African region about a fraudulent funding scheme…

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IWCA cancels Bali Global Convention over travel disruptions

KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — The International Women’s Coffee Alliance [IWCA] has cancelled its 2026 Global Convention, citing severe disruptions to international air travel linked to current geopolitical tensions, especially in the…

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MPs raise concerns as UDC takes 82 percent of Trade ministry budget

KAMPALA, April 16, 2026 — Members of Parliament have raised concern after learning that a single entity is set to receive the lion’s share of funding under the Ministry of Trade, Industry…

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Serere farmers receive 50,000 coffee seedlings in drive to boost household incomes

SERERE, April 16, 2026 — Farmers in Serere district have received 50,000 Robusta coffee seedlings in a government-led initiative aimed at boosting household incomes and expanding coffee production in the Teso Sub-region.…

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OWC boosts Gulu Ghetto Mothers’ SACCO with Shs 8mln

GULU CITY, April 16, 2026 — The Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] 4th Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen. Felix Busizoori, has handed over Shs 8 million to the Gulu Ghetto Mothers’ Savings…

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WBG launches initiative to improve water security for 1 billion people

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026—The World Bank Group [WBG], in partnership with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions and key partners, today launched Water Forward, a global platform to help improve water security…

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South Africa: SALGA, Global Trust Project launch municipal trust pilot

JOHANNESBURG, April 16, 2026 — The South African Local Government Association [SALGA] and The Global Trust Project [TGTP] have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to pilot the Trust Equity Framework [TEf]…

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Over 500 youth trained in climate-smart poultry value chain

MUKONO, April 16, 2026 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has trained more than 500 young people in climate-smart poultry farming, equipping them with practical skills to improve productivity and livelihoods.…

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New Wazalendo SACCO Board Assumes Office

KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 — The newly elected Board of Directors and Supervisory Board of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [WSACCO] have officially assumed office following their election at the recently…

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