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Kasaija urges Finance ministry staff to uphold integrity as he bows out
KAMPALA, July 20, 2026 — Former Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has urged the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MoFPED] to uphold integrity and professionalism as…
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Cooperatives & Communities
UCSCU to host inaugural SACCO Leadership Summit to strengthen governance and sustainability of cooperatives in Uganda
KAMPALA, July 18, 2026 – The Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [ UCSCU ] is set to host the first SACCO Leadership Summit aimed at strengthening governance, leadership capacity and…
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Health
Health Minister confirms no new Ebola cases in Uganda
KAMPALA, July 17, 2026 — Uganda has recorded no new confirmed Ebola cases in the past 21 days, but the country must complete a 42-day period without a new case before it…
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Health
DRC activates emergency delivery plan to break Bundibugyo Ebola transmission
BUNIA, July 16, 2026 16, 2026 — The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo [ DRC ] and response partners have activated an emergency delivery roadmap to break the transmission…
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Agriculture
Suspected anthrax outbreak reported in Sheema district, RDC warns public
SHEEMA, July 15, 2026 – The Deputy Resident District Commissioner [DRDC] of Sheema district, Samuel Orikunda, has warned the public to remain vigilant following a suspected outbreak of anthrax in the district.…
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Finance Minister urges insurers to strengthen risk management in key investments
KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged Uganda’s insurance industry to play a more active role in de-risking strategic investments and supporting government efforts to mobilise long-term capital…
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Health
Ebola: Africa CDC calls for stronger protection of frontline responders
KAMPALA, July 14, 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ] has called for stronger protection of frontline health workers and humanitarian responders battling the Ebola…
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Energy & Mining
African mining chambers to highlight next wave of investment opportunities at AMW 2026
KAMPALA July 13, 2026 — As African countries advance reforms aimed at unlocking new mineral discoveries and attracting greater mining investment, chambers of mines are playing an increasingly important role in connecting…
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Gov’t prepares emergency response to looming famine, water crisis in Greater North
KAMPALA, July 13, 2026 – Government is preparing emergency interventions to address a looming famine in parts of the Greater North and water shortages affecting cattle corridors across the country, Prime Minister…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Gov’t promotes aquaculture through fishermen’s cooperatives
ENTEBBE, July 12, 2026 – In an effort to reduce pressure on the country’s lakes, the State Minister for Fisheries, Robert Migadde, has urged Ugandan fishermen to form cooperatives and engage in…
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