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EAC Heads of State to Convene 25th Ordinary Summit in Arusha
KAMPALA, March 2, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] Heads of State are set to convene for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State on March 7, 2026,…
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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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AfDB rallies stock exchanges to reinvent Africa’s financial future
KAMPALA, November 20, 2025 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] on Tuesday commenced a round of high-level meetings with African development finance institutions and private sector financial partners to forge a…
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The financial sector can be profitable, principled, and purposeful
KAMPALA, November 10, 2025 — Modern finance has evolved beyond traditional profit-driven models. Today, it must also serve as a catalyst for sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. However, several challenges…
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Uganda’s solar energy players call for better financing models at energy expo
KAMPALA, August 29, 2025 — Uganda’s solar energy sector has renewed its call for improved financing models and stronger quality standards to accelerate the country’s journey toward universal energy access, as solar…
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Africa: New bank leadership, capital strategies drive African mining investment push
CAPE TOWN, July 23, 2025 — Several African multilateral banks and financial institutions have undergone significant leadership transitions this year aimed at aligning financial strategies with the continent’s evolving development and industrialisation…
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Farmers urged to embrace dairy farming to enhance food security
KERICHO, July 15, 2025 –– Farmers in Kenya’s Kericho County have been encouraged to embrace dairy farming as a sustainable means of increasing milk production, boosting household incomes, and strengthening food security…
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Hundreds attend 13th Annual Agribusiness Expo in Masindi
MASINDI, June 23, 2025 –– Hundreds of participants, including smallholder farmers, agripreneurs, policymakers, researchers, processors, and traders, took part in the 13th Annual Agribusiness Expo, held at Kihonda Demonstration Farm in Labongo…
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African Credit Rating Agency to launch by September 2025
ADDIS ABABA –– The African Credit Rating Agency [AfCRA], a privately owned financial rating body, is expected to begin operations by September 2025. The agency will provide credit ratings tailored to the…
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BoU brings financial literacy to Bushenyi, promotes inclusive economic growth
BUSHENYI, May 25, 2025 – – The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda [ BoU ], Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and financial…
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