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Museveni highlights priority areas for investment of oil cash
KAMPALA, January 19, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has outlined key priority areas where Uganda’s anticipated oil revenues will be invested, emphasising long-term national development rather than short-term consumption. Museveni, who on…
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MSC introduces news loan product for market vendors
KAMPALA, January 4, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has introduced the Katale Loan, a new financing product aimed at empowering market vendors and small-scale traders…
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Museveni urges Ugandans to embrace PDM as he questions implementation of GROW project
SOROTI CITY, November 6, 2025 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace the Parish Development Model [ PDM ], saying it was designed to support the “active poor”, unlike…
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Local SACCO secures Shs 100mln from Korean agency to enhance agribusiness development
NEBBI, October 20, 2025 — The West Nile-based North Region SACCO for Youth has received an additional Shs 100 million in funding to expand its support for youth-led agribusiness initiatives. The new…
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Mbarara City launches community audit to fact-check PDM, other programmes
MBARARA CITY, October 6, 2025 — The Deputy Resident City Commissioner [DRCC] for Mbarara City North Division, Jackline Kankunda, has launched a community audit of key government wealth creation initiatives, including the…
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Gov’t to inject Shs 30bln into local fishing communities
SOROTI, September 26, 2025 – The State Minister for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, has revealed that government is set to inject Shs 30 billion into Uganda’s fishing communities. The initiative is aimed at…
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Minister Kasaija declares interest rate of 13.5 percent for NSSF savers at Annual Members’ Meeting
KAMPALA, September 22, 2025 — Uganda’s National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] savers will receive a 13.5 percent interest on their savings for the Financial Year 2024/25, following a declaration made…
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Dangerous sex work: BBC documentary on Ugandan migrants sparks debate in Parliament
KAMPALA, September 17, 2025 — Members of Parliament [MPs] have called on government to negotiate better bi-lateral agreements on labour externalisation, following a recent British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC] documentary that showcased Ugandan…
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Apac fishermen urged to formalise operations for financial support
APAC, September 1, 2025 — The Apac District Fisheries Department has urged fishermen operating across various landing sites in the district to formalise their businesses by joining organised entities, to enhance their…
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Uganda’s solar energy players call for better financing models at energy expo
KAMPALA, August 29, 2025 — Uganda’s solar energy sector has renewed its call for improved financing models and stronger quality standards to accelerate the country’s journey toward universal energy access, as solar…
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