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House committee calls for review of €183mln water and sanitation loan
KAMPALA, September 17, 2025 – Parliament’s Committee on National Economy has called on government to review its proposed €183.3 million loan from Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and Shs 120.4 billion from the…
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Mixed reactions as ministry destroys over 30 hectares of rice in Kwania
KWANIA, September 9, 2025 – A recent operation by the Ministry of Water and Environment to clear rice plantations from wetlands in Kwania district has triggered mixed reactions from residents, local leaders,…
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Clean water and education facilities boost Abim district in major NGO-bank partnership
ABIM, August 31, 2025 – Residents of Barotuke West in Abim district are set to benefit from a major development initiative following the commissioning of a modern water hub and upgraded school…
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Museveni urges NRM delegates to fight corruption at local government level, monitor govt service delivery
KAMPALA, August 25, 2025 –President Yoweri Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement [NRM] delegates to play a leading role in fighting corruption at the local government level and ensuring that government services…
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COMESA calls for bold action to boost climate-smart agriculture
LUSAKA, August 15, 2025 — Ministers of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA] region have called for accelerated efforts in boosting productivity by…
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Sheema SACCO innovates to mitigate climate change
SHEEMA, August 6, 2025 –– Kigarama People’s SACCO has taken bold and innovative steps to address the impact of climate change. Based in Sheema district, the financial institution has launched a Water,…
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Climate Change: Women call for more inclusive approaches
KAMPALA, August 1, 2025 – Women actively involved in the fight against climate change have called on the government and civil society to adopt more inclusive strategies that allow for meaningful female…
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Uganda: Austria bolsters supports refugees and host communities with US$ 1.8mln for WASH services
KAMPALA, August 1, 2025 –– Austria has strengthened its commitment to improving the well-being of refugees and host communities in Uganda by contributing US$1.8 million [Shs 6.66 billion] to support Water, Sanitation,…
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Private sector credit growth remains flat as lending rates rise – report
KAMPALA, July 27, 2025 — Growth in Uganda’s private sector credit remained largely subdued between April and May 2025, even as lending rates edged higher, according to the Performance of the Economy…
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MPs probe Jinja Hospital officials over clearing Shs 1.2 billion water bill
KAMPALA, July 26, 2025 — Administrators of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital have been tasked to explain circumstances under which they paid Shs 1.2 billion to clear water arrears despite being allocated only…
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