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Afreximbank announces opening of registration for 2026 certificate of trade finance in Africa
CAIRO, March 19, 2026 — The Afreximbank Academy [AFRACAD] has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa [COTFIA], one of its flagship programmes designed to…
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Unauthorised Shs 950mln refinery master plan expenditure queried at Lands ministry
KAMPALA, March 8, 2026 — The development of the Hoima Oil Refinery proximity area has come under scrutiny after Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee [Central Government] queried the Ministry…
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PSST Ggoobi calls for reforms in meeting with internal auditors
KAMPALA, February 28, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance’s Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST], Ramathan Ggoobi, has challenged Heads of Internal Audit at district local governments, cities and municipal…
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ICO launches global campaign to highlight coffee’s role in tackling inequality and climate challenges
KAMPALA, February 26, 2026 — The International Coffee Organization [ICO] has launched a major global communications campaign for 2026 under the banner “Coffee is Part of the Solution”, aimed at showcasing the…
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Finance Ministry Launches Strategic Plan, Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards
KAMPALA, February 21, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MOFPED] recently approved its Strategic Plan, Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards for the period 2025/26 – 2029/30. These…
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KYAPS SACCO expands to Ntungamo in drive to bring services closer to members
NTUNGAMO, February 20, 2026 – Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO [KYAPS], domiciled in Bushenyi district, has marked a significant milestone in its growth strategy with the official opening of a new branch in Ntungamo…
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Ugandan officials head to Paris for talks on double taxation agreement
KAMPALA, February 19, 2026 — A delegation from Uganda is in Paris for the second round of negotiations on a proposed Double Taxation Agreement [DTA] with France, in a move aimed at…
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Tapping into new opportunities: Equity Bank staff undergo training on green finance
KAMPALA, February 16, 2026 — Equity Bank Uganda has strengthened its internal capacity to attract new clients and mobilise green finance opportunities following intensive training under the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator…
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Stanbic Bank targets salaried and self-employed Ugandans with ‘Oli In Charge’ loan campaign
KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed workers, helping them achieve their financial goals.…
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Govt to spend less in FY 2026/27 – Finance ministry
KAMPALA, January 29, 2026 — The preliminary resource envelope for the financial year [FY] 2026/27 is estimated at Shs 69.399 trillion, down from Shs 72.376trn in the current FY 2025/26, according to…
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