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EAC launches public consultations in Rwanda on drafting Constitution for Political Confederation
KIGALI, June 17, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has officially launched national consultations in Rwanda on the drafting of the Constitution for the EAC Political Confederation. The consultations are intended…
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Teso farmers urged to embrace new vaccination policy for livestock
SOROTI, June 17, 2026 — Farmers in the Teso Sub-region have been urged to embrace government’s revised livestock vaccination policy, with officials stating that the fees being introduced will help government to…
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Financial literacy is necessary, but it is not sufficient on its own
KAMPALA, June 16, 2026 — For decades, financial literacy has been viewed as the answer to financial exclusion. The assumption has been simple: if people understand financial products, they will naturally use…
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PDM SACCOs in Lira acquire office space to ease operations
LIRA, June 16, 2026 — At least four Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [ PDM SACCOs ] in Lira district have acquired office space to improve operations and better…
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Uganda says travellers do not need Ebola-free certificates for visas, travel
KAMPALA, June 15, 2026 — Uganda’s Ministry of Health has clarified that travellers departing the country are not required to obtain Ebola-free certificates, warning the public against fraudsters exploiting concerns around disease…
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Kaabong district embarks on overhauling initial PDM SACCO leadership to strengthen governance
KAABONG, June 15, 2026 — The Kaabong District Local Government has launched a series of Special General Meetings [SGMs] aimed at restructuring the leadership of Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative…
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Africa CDC Raises Concern as Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Cases Top 700 in DR Congo and Uganda
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ] has warned that the Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak mostly affecting the Democratic Republic of the…
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FAO and Japan strengthen early warning systems for climate resilience in Uganda
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] and the Government of Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to scaling up early…
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Africa’s coffee exports fall 22.1 percent in April as Ethiopia and Uganda shipments decline – ICO
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — Coffee exports from Africa fell sharply in April 2026, declining by 22.1 percent year-on-year to 1.54 million bags from 1.98mln bags in the same month last year,…
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Yumbe cocoa cooperative receives support from Turkish agency to boost productivity
YUMBE, June 12, 2026 — Yumbe District Cocoa Cooperative Limited has received a donation of essential agricultural equipment and inputs from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency [TİKA] aimed at increasing crop…
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