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Development
Energy Association opposes increased funding for ERA
KAMPALA – The Energy Generators and Distributors Association of Uganda has rejected a proposal to increase funding to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) from 0.3% to 0.7% of the electricity sold. The…
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News
UNBS launches standard to facilitate commercialisation of edible insects
KAMPALA -Ugandans who enjoy eating edible insects like grasshoppers (Nsenene) now stand a better chance of enjoying better quality as a standard of safe production, handling and consumption has been released by…
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Cooperatives & Communities
The 3rd cooperative strategic research launched, cooperators advised on mindset change
KAMPALA – The Uhuru Institute for Social Development (TUI) recorded another milestone after successfully launching the third strategic research report on cooperative resilience. The research conducted in 2020 titled “Upholding Cooperative Identity…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Ministry of Agriculture needs Shs 20bn for foot & mouth vaccines
KAMPALA – The Ministry of Agriculture needs a 20bn supplementary budget to buy foot and mouth vaccines for animals in the cattle corridor. The money, half of which will also be used…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kampala city deserted after bombs strike
KAMPALA – Kampala City has been temporarily deserted following multiple terror attacks and reports of suspected bombs in the suburbs. The first bomb went off Tuesday morning at the Central Police Station…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperatives, Commercial Officers trained on Cooperative Identity, Business Management & Regulations
KAMPALA – The Assistant Commissioner for Cooperatives in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives (MTIC), Robert Mpakibi has urged leaders of cooperatives around the country to always insist on using the established…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Parliament turns down Deputy Attorney General from meeting
KAMPALA – The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee failed to proceed with a meeting due to the lack of a substantial Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The Committee was set to…
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Development
More than 31m people likely to face food insecurity and hunger in East Africa
KAMPALA – An estimated 31.4 million people in the Eastern Africa are likely to face acute food insecurity and hunger unless states take appropriate response mechanisms. A regional research report by the…
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Finance & Banking
Banks endorse government plans to take idle cash on dormant accounts
KAMPALA – The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has endorsed the government plans to take cash considered “idle or dormant accounts” in all banks. In the new National Payments Systems Bill 2020, the…
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