Uganda
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Agriculture
Ranchers Finest ships first consignment of processed beef to Ethiopia
KAMPALA, July 5, 2026 — Uganda has taken a major step towards expanding its value-added agricultural exports after Ranchers Finest Ltd dispatched the country’s first consignment of processed beef to the Diamond…
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Politics
Minister Musasizi urges MPs to step up budget oversight in constituencies
KAMPALA, July 4, 2026 — The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has called on Members of Parliament [MPs] to actively monitor the implementation of the national budget within…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Stanbic cuts lending rate for agricultural cooperatives to 10 percent
KAMPALA, July 2, 2026 — Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd has reduced its lending rate for all agricultural cooperatives to 10 percent in a bid to expand financial inclusion, particularly among women, young…
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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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Finance & Banking
Uganda secures Shs 481bln financing deal for strategic Kitgum–Kidepo Road
KAMPALA, June 30, 2026 — Uganda has secured €110.5 million [approximately Shs481 billion] in financing for the construction of the Kitgum–Kidepo Road, in a move aimed at improving regional connectivity and unlocking…
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Cooperatives & Communities
SHACU launches probe into UCA asset fraud after Museveni orders recovery of stolen properties
MBARARA CITY, June 30, 2026 – President Yoweri Museveni is said to have directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit [SHACU] to investigate the alleged fraudulent disposal of real estate assets belonging to…
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Finance & Banking
Finance Minister launches World Bank–Uganda partnership framework, pledges disciplined push towards US$ 500bln economy
KAMPALA, June 29, 2026 — Uganda has unveiled a long-term partnership framework with the World Bank aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to upper-middle-income status, with Finance Minister Henry Musasizi reaffirming the…
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News
ADF approves US$9 million grant to strengthen financial integration across East Africa
KAMPALA, June 28, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ADF] has approved a US$ 9 million [approximately Shs 33,3 billion] grant to deepen financial integration across East…
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News
MTN Uganda hands over Shs 54.27bln to Universal Service and Access Fund to boost digital inclusion
KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — MTN Uganda has handed over Shs 54.27 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission [UCC] as its statutory contribution to the Universal Service and Access Fund, reaffirming its…
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News
Ugandan manufacturers push for financing reforms as sector grapples with rising costs
KAMPALA, June 27, 2026 — Uganda’s manufacturing sector has called on government and financial institutions to reform existing financing models and provide funding solutions tailored to different production cycles and investment needs.…
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