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NARO enhances nutrition of farmers through fortified beans
KAMPALA, October 9, 2024 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has concluded a six-year research project focused on fortified beans, aiming to improve the nutritional value of one of the country’s…
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NSSF aims to boost asset base to Shs 50 trillion by 2035
OTUKE, October 8, 2024 – The National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] is determined to grow its assets under management to Shs 50 trillion by 2035, up from the current Shs…
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Africa’s coffee exports jump 29.5 percent in August, says new market report
KAMPALA, October 8, 2024 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 29.5 percent to 1.75 million bags in August 2024 from 1.35 million bags in August 2023, says…
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Agriculture
Uganda’s sugar exports to Kenya drop as Rwanda leads in EAC
KAMPALA, October 7, 2024 — Uganda’s sugar exports to Kenya have decreased by 16.2 percent to just 18 metric tonnes in the last nine months to September 2024. Authorities attribute this drop…
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Ministers among hundreds of energy-sector leaders to attend AOW event
CAPE TOWN, October 6, 2024 — Africa Oil Week [AOW]: Investing in African Energy– Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event – has confirmed attendance for more than 80 ministers and senior…
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Six low-carbon projects to benefit from CFA Uganda Programme
KAMPALA, October 5, 2024 – For the second phase, Climate Finance Accelerator [ CFA ] Uganda Programme, a UK government-funded programme has selected at least six low-carbon projects that will pitch for…
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Ankole SACCOs laud Stanbic Bank for financial literacy initiatives
BUSHENYI, October 3, 2024 – Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in the Ankole Sub-region have commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for its financial literacy sessions, emphasising that the knowledge gained has significantly…
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Development
UN’s SHF moves to bolster participation of emerging economies in ongoing ISO/SIS process for global standards for menstrual products
GENEVA/STOCKHOLM, 2 October 2024 – The UN’s Sanitation and Hygiene Fund [SHF] is to give Swedish Institute for Standards [SIS] a grant of US$ 250,000 to support the participation of Low- and…
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Justice and prosperity are intertwined – Museveni
KAMPALA, October 2, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni urged judicial officers in Africa to dispense justice while recognising the vital link between prosperity and justice, emphasising that this connection is essential for…
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Kiruhura district introduces cow dung tax to boost local revenue
KIRUHURA, October 2, 2024 – Authorities in Kiruhura district have introduced a cow dung tax in response to the growing demand for this type of manure locally and in neighboring districts known…
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