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Pearl Bank’s Wendi Wallet drives surge as deposits hit Shs 240.5bln
KAMPALA, April 16, 2026 — A quiet but notable shift is under way in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. One such bank…
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Karamoja farmers turn to wheat in ambitious drive to transform regional economy
MOROTO, April 15, 2026 — A quiet agricultural transformation is taking root across the plains of Karamoja Subregion, as farmers embrace wheat production under a landmark initiative aimed at boosting household incomes…
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WACU revives 78 cooperatives to revitalise cotton production in Acholi
GULU, April 13, 2026 — West Acholi Cooperative Union [WACU] has revived 78 primary cooperative societies across the districts of Gulu, Amuru, Omoro and Nwoya over the past 11 years, in a…
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Local councils intensify revenue drive as LEGS project set to boost rural economies
BUSHENYI, April 10, 2026 — Local authorities in Bushenyi district have stepped up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, as a new development initiative promises to inject fresh capital into rural economies.…
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Karamoja farmers demand better access to tractors amid mounting agricultural challenges
MOROTO, April 8, 2026 — Farmers in the Karamoja Subregion have voiced growing frustration over limited access to tractors, saying the shortage is undermining agricultural productivity and slowing economic development. Mike Onyang…
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Zombo farmers push for Irish potato processing factory amid booming demand
ZOMBO, April 7, 2026 — Irish Potato farmers in Zombo district have urged the government to establish a processing factory, citing growing local and global demand. The farmers say a factory would…
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Farmers urged to adopt research-led innovations to boost yields and incomes
GULU, March 30, 2026 — Farmers in Northern Uganda have been encouraged to embrace research-driven agricultural technologies as a critical pathway to improving productivity, strengthening climate resilience, and increasing household incomes. According…
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Bunyoro farmers receive free soybean seeds in drive to boost household incomes
HOIMA CITY, March 29, 2026 — A total of 52 farmers in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom have received free soybean seeds under a new initiative aimed at increasing production, strengthening household incomes, and…
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Uganda: 2026 Best Farmers Competition launched in Jinja
JINJA CITY, March 26, 2026 — DFCU Bank has in partnership with other stakeholders including the Vision Group, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, De Heus Koudijs Nutrition BV and New Vision Foundation, launched…
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EBO SACCO assets hit Shs 120bln as experts call for tighter regulation
MBARARA — EBO SACCO Limited has crossed the Shs 120 billion asset mark, posting strong growth that leaders say underscores the benefits of central bank regulation for large cooperative financial institutions. The…
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