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News
Kenyan and Rwandan farmers improve production for better earnings and coffee lovers worldwide
KIGALI, October 4, 2026 — In Rwanda’s southern Huye region, when coffee cherries have turned red and ripe, trained farmers harvest the fruits at just the right moment. The harvesters work methodically,…
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Energy & Mining
Afreximbank backs Kenya’s landmark US$16bln Lamu refinery
KAMPALA, October 4, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has backed the development of Kenya’s planned US$16 billion Lamu oil refinery, saying the project could expand Africa’s refining capacity, strengthen regional…
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Health
Uganda urged to expand health, education services exports
KAMPALA, October 1, 2026 — Uganda should create a supportive environment to expand exports of health and education services and tap into growing regional demand, industry experts have said. The call was…
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Energy & Mining
African Energy Chamber condemns court order threatening Dangote’s Kenya refinery
KAMPALA, September 30, 2026 — Construction of Dangote Industries’ planned US$ 15–16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, faces possible disruption after 133 residents petitioned the court over land earmarked for the project.…
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Environment
UNGA81: AfDB Group calls for clean cooking to become a central pillar of Africa’s energy transition
NEW YORK, September 29, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has called for clean cooking to be treated as a development imperative and a collective responsibility, urging governments and partners…
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Africa
EBRD moderates Sub-Saharan Africa outlook despite resilient economic performance
KAMPALA, September 27, 2026 — In its latest Regional Economic Prospects report, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] has revised down its outlook for the Bank’s Sub-Saharan Africa [SSA] economies…
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Sports
Hoima City AFCON 2027 road project: PAPs drag government to court over delayed land compensation
HOIMA CITY, September 24, 2026 — Project-affected persons [PAPs] in Hoima City have dragged the government to court over the acquisition of their land for an Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] road…
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Legal
BoU maintains September 30 licensing deadline for large SACCOs
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Large Savings and Credit cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] identified to fall under the Bank of Uganda’s regulatory framework have until September 30, 2026, to submit their licensing applications,…
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News
World Bank’s US$4.6bln partnership to accelerate Uganda’s growth
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Uganda and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating implementation of the US$ 4.6 billion development portfolio covering 18 operations. The commitment was made during…
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Trade
EAC trade hits US$ 52.3bln as exports drive surplus in Q2 2026
KAMPALA, September 17, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] recorded strong growth in trade during the second quarter of 2026, with total trade reaching US$ 52.3 billion. Rising exports sustained a…
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