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Coffee, cocoa farmers in Luuka form cooperative to enhance bargaining power
LUUKA, June 10, 2026 — Coffee and cocoa farmers in Luuka district have formed a cooperative society aimed at pooling resources, strengthening their bargaining power, and improving access to markets, credit facilities…
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Let’s champion perennial crops for economic recovery in Acholi, Otunnu urges new leaders
GULU, May 27, 2026 — Former Ugandan diplomat and statesman Amb. Olara Otunnu has challenged new leaders in Omoro district and across the Acholi Sub-region to champion perennial crop farming as a…
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Ugandan coops stand to reap more from China’s zero-tariff policy for African products
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — Leading Ugandan cooperatives exporting to China are excited about the Asian country’s new tariff policy that grants virtually duty-free access for African products into its market. China…
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Instant coffee now officially included in EUDR
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is…
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New digital platform targets transparency gaps in Uganda’s coffee sector
KAMPALA, May 8, 2026 — In an effort to fully comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], the Uganda Coffee Farmers Alliance [UCFA] and the National Coffee Research…
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Uganda rolls out digital system to boost coffee traceability and meet EU regulations
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 – Uganda has taken a major step towards achieving transparency and traceability in its coffee sector, as industry stakeholders introduce a new digital system designed to comply with…
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Uganda’s annual export revenue rises over 83 percent in December 2025
KAMPALA, February 20, 2026 — Uganda’s Year-on-year, export receipts rose significantly by 83.49 percent, increasing from US$ 760.31 million in December 2024 to US$ 1,395.07 million in December 2025. According to the…
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Hoima leaders demand cocoa value-addition facility
HOIMA, December 16, 2025 — Leaders in Hoima district have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to establish a cocoa processing factory in the area to enable farmers earn more through value addition.…
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Afreximbank says Africa must raise factoring volumes to at least €240bln to support SME-led transformation
KAMPALA, December 10, 2025 — Afreximbank has highlighted the critical importance of factoring and supply chain finance [SCF] in narrowing Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises [SMEs] financing gap and building resilient value…
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Hoima district struggling to recover Shs 1.3bn from Emyooga SACCOs
HOIMA, December 9, 2025 — Leaders in Hoima District Local Government have raised concern over the poor recovery of loans disbursed to beneficiaries under the Emyooga Programme, a government initiative for wealth…
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