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Regional weatherman warns of heavier rainfall in the months ahead
KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — The regional body responsible for weather monitoring in Eastern Africa has warned that the region is likely to experience wetter-than-normal conditions from February through to May 2026.…
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Nedbank moves to acquire 66 percent stake in NCBA Group
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — NCBA Group PLC [NCBA] has announced that it has received a Strategic Investment Proposal and a Notice of Intention [NOI] from Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately…
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Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan leads over 80 observers ahead of general elections in Uganda
KAMPALA, January 10, 2026 — Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the country’s general elections in which about 21 million voters are expected to participate. Uganda…
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NBA Family and Global Basketball Community to Engage Hundreds of Millions of Youth and Fans in Celebration of World Basketball Day
KAMPALA, December 21, 2025 — The NBA family and the global basketball community, including the International Basketball Federation [FIBA], USA Basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA], the Naismith Basketball Hall of…
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Afreximbank breaks ground on its iconic trade centre and new headquarters in Egypt’s New Capital
KAMPALA, December 15, 2025 — African Export-Import Bank Afreximbank, Africa’s leading multilateral financial institution, yesterday marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre [AATC] in Egypt’s…
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EAC Partner States urged to support youth agripreneurs through affordable financing and policy reforms
NAIROBI, December 12, 2025 – The East African Community [EAC] Partner States have been called upon to work closely with financial institutions to design affordable, and flexible loan products tailored specifically for…
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EAC begins building regional instant payment network with Rwanda-Tanzania pilot
KAMPALA, November 13, 2025 — In an innovative move set to revolutionise how people send and spend money across East Africa, Rwanda and Tanzania have commenced bi-lateral discussions on technical modalities to…
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EAC trade soars to US$ 38.2bln in Q2 2025 as exports surge 40 percent
KAMPALA, November 12, 2025 — The East African Community [ EAC ] recorded a strong upswing in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the region’s resilience and growing…
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Cooperatives & Communities
5th Conference on Cooperatives & Solidarity Economy set for Sandton, South Africa
KAMPALA, November 3, 2025 –- The 5th Edition of the Conference on Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy [CCSE] takes place from November 4-7, 2025 in Sandton, Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in…
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House approves Shs 781bln loan for Busega-Mpigi Expressway project
KAMPALA, October 29, 2025 — The Busega-Mpigi Expressway project works are expected to resume, following approval of a loan of Euros188.18 million [approximately Shs781billion] from the African Development Bank and Euros 28.31…
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