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PSC in Uganda hits Shs 25.43trn in January 2026-report
KAMPALA, March 25, 2026 — The stock of outstanding private sector credit [ PSC ] in Uganda edged up by 0.3 percent to Shs 25.43 trillion in January 2026, from Shs 25.35trn…
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UN adopts FAO’s new guidelines for landmark 2030 agricultural data drive
KAMPALA, March 14, 2026 — Guidelines formulated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] for the World Programme of Census of Agriculture in 2030 were endorsed on March…
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Kiryandongo secures Shs 5.87bln project to curb post-harvest losses
KIRYANDONGO, March 6, 2026 — Kiryandongo district is set to benefit from a major climate-resilient agricultural investment aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and transforming seasonal farm surpluses into marketable products. District leaders…
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Chief Justice Emeritus rallies thousands for coffee farming drive in Agago
AGAGO, March 2, 2026 — Thousands of farmers gathered at the residence of Alphonse Owiny-Dollo in Toocoo Cell, Oporot Ward, Patongo Town Council, as the former Chief Justice of Uganda spearheaded a…
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AFD–UDB partnership unlocks Shs 169bln to accelerate Uganda’s development agenda
KAMPALA, February 26, 2026 — Uganda’s economic growth has received a significant boost following the signing of a €40 million [approximately Shs 169 billion] financing agreement between the Agence Française de Développement…
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Kitgum: Subcounty turns to coffee as farmers seek nearly 15,000 seedlings
KITGUM, February 23, 2026 — Labongo Amida Subcounty in Kitgum district is pinning its hopes on coffee farming as a potential economic lifeline, with 48 more farmers applying for 14,900 seedlings to…
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Private Sector Credit hits Shs 25.3 trillion in December 2025 – report
KAMPALA, February 21, 2026 — The stock of outstanding Private Sector Credit [PSC] recorded in Uganda increased by 1.3 percent to about Shs 25.3 trillion in December 2025, up from Shs 25.025…
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MAAIF cracks down on fake agro-inputs in Rwenzori Sub-region
FORT PORTAL, February 18, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], through its Department of Crop Inspection and Certification, has intensified enforcement operations in the Rwenzori sub-region, impounding…
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Shs 100bln needed to establish Bunyoro University
HOIMA, February 18, 2026 — The Bunyoro University Taskforce has appealed to Parliament to allocate Shs 100 billion for the construction of the proposed institution of higher learning in Bunyoro Subregion. According…
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Otuke farmers advised to use quality seeds for better yields
KAMPALA, February 13, 2026 — As the new planting season approaches, farmers in Otuke district have been urged to secure certified, high-quality seeds to boost yields. According to Kitizo Otim, a crop…
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