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Refugee women bear the brunt of the climate crisis in Adjumani
ADJUMANI, February 28, 2026 — Women refugees in Adjumani district are at the frontline of Uganda’s climate crisis, facing mounting hardships as erratic weather patterns intensify food insecurity, health risks, and gender-based…
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Equity Bank Uganda shifts protection of customer data from Nairobi to Kampala
KAMPALA, February 27, 2026 – Equity Bank Uganda has transferred all its customer data from Nairobi to a major data centre in Kampala for better protection, officials said yesterday. The data is…
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Hass avocado farmers count losses over failure to meet quality standards
JINJA CITY, February 27, 2026 — Hass avocado farmers under the Busoga Avocado Farmers Cooperative Union [BAFCU] are counting losses after most of their produce failed to meet export standards, following a…
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Equity Bank empowers salon entrepreneurs with business skills
KAMPALA, February 25, 2026 — Equity Bank Uganda has trained more than 120 salon entrepreneurs in Kampala and surrounding districts, equipping them with essential business skills including leadership and record-keeping. The participants…
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Kiryandongo and Yumbe districts to benefit from AVSI Shs 46.2bln water and livelihoods project for refugees
KIRYANDONGO, February 25, 2026 — AVSI, an international development organisation, has officially launched a €11 million [approximately 46.2 billion] project aimed at improving water supply and promoting self-reliance among refugees in Kiryandongo…
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Gov’t begins disbursement of additional Shs 20mln to Emyooga SACCOs in Bunyoro
KIKUUBE, February 25, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has begun disbursing an additional Shs 20 million to each active Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative [SACCO]…
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Tourism and environment stakeholders call for action against encroachers in Bugoma Forest Reserve
KIKUUBE, February 24, 2026 — Tourism stakeholders and hoteliers in the Bunyoro Subregion have called on the government to take urgent action against encroachers they accuse of degrading Bugoma Forest Reserve in…
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African ministers outline industry priorities ahead of African Mining Week 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the…
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Uganda, Kenya implement treaty to reduce border delays
ENTEBBE, February 23, 2026 – Uganda and Kenya have begun implementing a Mutual Recognition Agreement [MRA] on goods, a move expected to ease cross-border trade by reducing delays and duplication in standards…
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Uganda’s annual export revenue rises over 83 percent in December 2025
KAMPALA, February 20, 2026 — Uganda’s Year-on-year, export receipts rose significantly by 83.49 percent, increasing from US$ 760.31 million in December 2024 to US$ 1,395.07 million in December 2025. According to the…
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