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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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AfDB approves €100mln to empower Morocco’s women and youth entrepreneurs in building inclusive and sustainable agriculture
RABAT, July 22, 2025 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank [AfDB] has approved a €100 million loan to support Morocco’s inclusive solidarity-based agriculture programme, focused on empowering women…
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Museveni proposes village boreholes to address water challenges for farmers
MUKONO, June 25, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has said government is to establish boreholes per village to address the farmers’ widespread concerns about inadequate water for poultry and livestock as well…
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World Bank-funded project set to boost clean water access in Adjumani district
ADJUMANI, June 23, 2025 — Adjumani district is set to witness a major transformation in access to clean water, thanks to a Shs 59.8 billion World Bank-funded project that is nearing completion. The…
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Museveni commends model farmer for embracing four-acre model farming
MPIGI, June 17, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has lauded Hajji Muhammad Yusuf Zziwa, a model farmer in Sselinya B Village, Mpigi district, for embracing the four-acre model of farming. While addressing…
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Adjumani leaders mobilise communities in fight against plastic pollution
ADJUMANI, June 9, 2025 –– Adjumani district leaders have mobilised communities to take decisive action against plastic pollution, urging tree planting, environmental stewardship, and a swift shift away from harmful plastic products.…
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Kotido farmers receive irrigation equipment to boost agricultural productivity
KOTIDO, May 21, 2025 – Farmers in Kotido District have received a major boost following the delivery of irrigation equipment under the Micro-scale Irrigation Programme, a government initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural…
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Karamoja: Gov’t launches Phase 3 of Lokere and Lokok Water Catchments Project
MOROTO, May 18, 2025 – – The Government of Uganda has officially launched Phase 3 of the Lokere and Lokok Water Catchments Project, marking a major step forward in the country’s commitment…
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