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EAC to Convene 2nd Regional Education Conference in Nairobi to Drive Education Transformation
KAMPALA, August 18, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] will convene the 2nd EAC Regional Conference on Education in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 24-28, 2026, to accelerate practical action towards transforming…
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East Africa
EAC top official calls for stronger public-private partnerships to boost regional competitiveness and intra-EAC trade
ARUSHA, August 10, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has reiterated its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships to unlock the region’s trade and investment potential. The call was made during the…
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Finance & Banking
Uganda: Outstanding private sector credit edges up in May 2026
KAMPALA, July 22, 2026 — The stock of outstanding private sector credit in Uganda increased by 1.1 percent to Shs 26.72 trillion in May 2026, up from Shs 26,43trn in April 2026.…
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FAO opens applications for SME grants to boost climate-resilient livestock businesses in Karamoja
KAMPALA, July 7 — Small and medium-sized enterprises [SMEs] operating in Uganda’s Karamoja Sub-region have been invited to apply for grants of up to US$15,000 under a new European Union-funded programme aimed…
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Financial
Uganda’s GDP per capita rises to US$ 1,420 as trade deficit widens, air quality worsens
KAMPALA, July 1, 2026 — Uganda’s economy registered a mixed performance in May 2026, with new government data showing improvements in income per person, investment, exports and business registrations, while the country…
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Stakeholders convene to chart growth strategy for Uganda’s avocado industry
KAMPALA, June 23, 2026 — Farmers, exporters, processors and government officials have convened in Kampala to develop strategies aimed at strengthening Uganda’s avocado industry and improving its competitiveness in regional and international…
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S&P Global Ratings assigns Afreximbank ‘BBB+/A-2’ investment grade rating
KAMPALA, June 16, 2026 — S&P Global Ratings has assigned African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] a ‘BBB+’ long-term issuer credit rating and an ‘A-2’ short-term issuer credit rating, with a Stable Outlook, reinforcing the…
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Human capital tops spending priorities in Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion budget
KAMPALA, June 12, 2026 — Human capital development, infrastructure development, and security emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year unveiled on Thursday,…
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Invest Africa, and FirstBank UK to Host Joint Closing Reception as part of The Africa Debate 2026
LONDON, June 1, 2026 — The Mayor of London and FirstBank UK have announced a joint Closing Reception, marking the conclusion of The Africa Debate 2026, taking place this Wednesday at The…
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Uganda projects 6.6 percent economic growth as post-election stability boosts trade, investment and fiscal outlook
KAMPALA, May 26, 2026 — Uganda’s economy remained stable throughout the 2026 general elections and the immediate post-election period, with the government projecting stronger growth, declining inflation, improving trade performance and a…
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