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Uganda selected to host AFCA Conference and Expo 2027
KAMPALA, February 11, 2026 — Uganda has been selected to host the African Fine Coffees Association [AFCA] Conference and Expo in 2027, marking a significant milestone for the country’s coffee sector and…
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Kotido Municipality struggles to recover Emyooga funds
KOTIDO, February 11, 2026 — Kotido Municipality is grappling with the recovery of funds disbursed to the beneficiaries under the Emyooga programme, a Government of Ugandan initiative aimed at creating wealth and…
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Uganda’s competitiveness in focus at 2026 Stanbic Economic Forum
KAMPALA, February 6, 2026 — The 2026 Stanbic Economic Forum, themed “Uganda’s Inflection Point: Competing in a Rewired Global Economy”, will be streamed live on Stanbic Bank’s YouTube channel on February 12,…
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Uganda and UK partner to hold joint forum on agro-industrialisation
KAMPALA, February 6, 2026 – Uganda has entered into a partnership with the United Kingdom [ UK ] to hold the first-ever joint forum on agro-industrialisation, aimed at enhancing business cooperation between…
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NARO engages agro-industrialists to boost value addition and farmer incomes
KYENJOJO, February 6, 2026 — In a move aimed at advancing government’s agro-industrialisation agenda, the National Agricultural Research Organisation [ NARO ] has begun actively engaging agro-industrialists to deliver research-based solutions that…
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Flying to the United States: Diplomat warns Ugandans against visa overstay
KAMPALA, February 5, 2026 — The United States [U.S]Government has warned Ugandans against the misuse of non-immigrant visas following a rise in cases of visa overstays, this news website reports. The warning…
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Museveni appoints Ethiopian aviation veteran Girma Wake as Uganda Airlines CEO
KAMPALA, February 5, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Girma Wake, former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as interim Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of the troubled Uganda National Airlines Company…
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Rwabwogo welcomes AGOA extension, says new opportunities opened in key US cities
KAMPALA, February 4, 2026 — African trade advocates have welcomed the United States Senate’s decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA] through December 2026, describing it as a critical…
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Boosting tourism revenue: Uganda targets Swiss tourists
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Uganda is targeting more tourists from Switzerland in 2026, with the aim of increasing tourism revenue, which is crucial in funding government’s development priorities. To realise this…
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SACCO leaders applaud Museveni’s pledge to extend tax holiday
MBARARA CITY, February 3, 2026 – Leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Western Uganda have expressed relief and renewed focus on development following President Yoweri Museveni’s pledge to extend…
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