Uganda
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Energy & Mining
Uganda targets 20,000MW electricity capacity, seeks EU investment
KAMPALA, October 21, 2026 — Uganda is targeting electricity generation capacity of 20,000 megawatts [MW] by 2040 as the government seeks increased investment from the European Union [EU] to expand renewable energy…
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News
Kapchorwa council urges livestock vaccination, loan access and recovery of youth, women funds
KAPCHORWA, October 20, 2026 — Kapchorwa Municipal Council has called for increased vaccination of livestock and poultry against contagious diseases, improved access to financial services for women and stronger recovery of funds…
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Agriculture
How enterprising bee farmer is transforming Kotido’s farming future
KOTIDO, October 20, 2026 — In the arid plains of Kotido district, where unpredictable weather and prolonged droughts frequently undermine traditional crop farming, an enterprising farmer is turning beekeeping into a viable…
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Trade
Trade ministry to introduce digital mark to protect online consumers
KAMPALA, October 19, 2026 — The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is set to introduce a digital mark to help protect consumers from fraud and other risks associated with online businesses.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Wazalendo SACCO ranked among Africa’s top 20 by assets and membership
DAR ES SALAAM, October 18, 2026 — Wazalendo SACCO [WSACCO] has been ranked among Africa’s top 20 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] by total assets and membership, according to a continental…
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News
Stray elephants kill two people, destroy crops in Agago
AGAGO, October 17, 2026 — Herds of stray elephants from Kidepo Valley National Park have killed two people, injured another and destroyed several acres of crops in Agago district. The elephants invaded…
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Energy & Mining
Uganda, other mining nations push local mineral processing at AMW 2026
CAPE TOWN, October 17, 2026 — Uganda is positioning itself as a regional hub for mineral processing, offering neighbouring countries access to its gold-refining facilities while expanding domestic processing of iron ore,…
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Energy & Mining
Uganda reaffirms first oil timeline, eyes refinery completion by 2030
CAPE TOWN, October 17, 2026 — Uganda is on track to begin commercial oil production by June 2027, with first exports expected to follow through the East African Crude Oil Pipeline [EACOP],…
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Agriculture
Teso farmers urged to embrace commercial agroecology to boost household incomes
SOROTI CITY, October 16, 2026 — Farmers in Teso Subregion have been urged to move beyond producing food for household consumption and embrace commercial agroecology to improve their household incomes, protect their…
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News
Finance ministry urges prioritisation as Shs 21.82 trillion released for Q2 of FY 2026/27
KAMPALA, October 16, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MoFPED] has urged government ministries, departments and agencies [MDAs] to prioritise expenditure as rising fuel and food prices put…
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