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Pearl Bank’s Wendi Wallet drives surge as deposits hit Shs 240.5bln
KAMPALA, April 16, 2026 — A quiet but notable shift is under way in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. One such bank…
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Karamoja farmers turn to wheat in ambitious drive to transform regional economy
MOROTO, April 15, 2026 — A quiet agricultural transformation is taking root across the plains of Karamoja Subregion, as farmers embrace wheat production under a landmark initiative aimed at boosting household incomes…
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Mbarara City moves to demolish illegal structures in urban clean-up drive
MBARARA CITY, April 15, 2026 — Authorities in Mbarara City have launched a fresh campaign to demolish dilapidated and illegal structures, following a successful operation to ease street congestion. City officials say…
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Uganda earns record Shs 9trn from coffee exports amid strong global demand
KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 – Uganda has registered a record performance in coffee exports, earning approximately Shs 9 trillion over a 12-month period, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of…
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Uganda seeks investment partnerships and IMF support at 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington D.C
KAMPALA, April 14, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has dispatched a high-level delegation to the 2026 International Monetary Fund [ IMF ]-World Bank Group [WBG] Spring Meeting…
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UNIDO, World Coffee Research launch €850,000 drive to boost Uganda’s coffee seed systems
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization [ UNIDO ] and World Coffee Research [WCR] have announced a €850,000 co-investment to strengthen Uganda’s coffee seed systems, improve farmer…
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TotalEnergies’ Africa Senior Vice President Sangster to spotlight expanding project pipeline at Paris Forum
PARIS, April 13, 2026 — TotalEnergies’ Senior Vice President for Africa, Mike Sangster, will speak at the Invest in African Energy [IAE] Forum in Paris on April 22–23, as the company pushes…
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Uganda launches Shs365bln mosquito net campaign to accelerate malaria elimination by 2030
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has launched a Shs 365 billion nationwide campaign to distribute 25.8 million mosquito nets, stepping up efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030 amid…
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Uganda rolls out digital system to boost coffee traceability and meet EU regulations
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 – Uganda has taken a major step towards achieving transparency and traceability in its coffee sector, as industry stakeholders introduce a new digital system designed to comply with…
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Uganda secures Shs 2.1trn World Bank funding for urban transformation programme
KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has secured US$ 540 million [approximately Shs 2.1 trillion] in financing from the World Bank to support a nationwide urban transformation programme aimed…
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