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Government Warns Against Forest Destruction for Coffee Farming as Export Rules Tighten

Government Warns Against Forest Destruction for Coffee Farming as Export Rules Tighten

The government has intensified efforts to stop the destruction of forests for coffee cultivation, warning that the practice threatens environmental conservation and Uganda’s lucrative coffee export market.The renewed campaign follows increasing cases of

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Nilestar Bus Service Unveils New Travel Schedule for Northwestern Uganda Routes

Nilestar Bus Service Unveils New Travel Schedule for Northwestern Uganda Routes

Nilestar Bus Service releases new travel schedule for Kampala–West Nile routes, with up to 5 daily trips to Arua. See full timetable and office contacts.”Nilestar, the premium bus operator known for its slogan “With you over every Mile,” has annou

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Uganda to split aviation regulator from airport operations by 2027

Uganda to split aviation regulator from airport operations by 2027

UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye addresses the media at the end of a full-scale aviation security exercise in Entebbe on June 26, 2026. Photo by Eve Muganga.The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) plans to separate its regulatory and airport opera

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Uganda Shilling rebounds as government eyes oil-era forex inflows

Uganda Shilling rebounds as government eyes oil-era forex inflows

Bank of Uganda data shows the local currency briefly strengthened further to about Shs3,646 per dollar earlier this week before surrendering some gains as demand for foreign currency resurfaced.KAMPALA: Uganda’s shilling has staged

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Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna roots for SMEs as drivers of economic growth

Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna roots for SMEs as drivers of economic growth

Mr Tanna said the Ministry of Trade is finalising several policy reforms to strengthen the MSME ecosystem, including the revision of the MSMEs Policy (2015), the Startup Development Policy, which is expected to be submitted to Cabinet soon, and the Business Deve

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Uganda unveils new coffee brand in Brussels, targets 20 million bags of export

Uganda unveils new coffee brand in Brussels, targets 20 million bags of export

Uganda has set a target of increasing annual coffee production to 20 million 60-kilogram bags, while simultaneously promoting value addition, specialty coffee production and brand positioning in premium global markets.Brussels, Belgium: Ug

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New budget Samsung phone gets upgrade even the Galaxy S26 can't match

New budget Samsung phone gets upgrade even the Galaxy S26 can't match

Samsung Galaxy A27 (Image: SAMSUNG)If your budget won't stretch to a Galaxy S26, don't pa

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Stabex Petrol Station Compensates Journalist UGX 4 Million Over Wrong Fuel Incident

Stabex Petrol Station Compensates Journalist UGX 4 Million Over Wrong Fuel Incident

According to information available, the incident occurred when the attendant erroneously dispensed diesel into Mugumya’s petrol-powered Subaru Forester.

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Tropical Bank pushes former minister Banyenzaki into tight corner over Shs 600m loan

Tropical Bank pushes former minister Banyenzaki into tight corner over Shs 600m loan

The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Henry Banyenzaki, a former minister and MP, over a disagreement he has with Tropical Bank regarding a loan facility he took in 2013.Justice Patience Rubagumya said the legal procedure (of originating summons) that Banyenzaki was using to

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Uganda Gold Scam Turns Deadly as British-Zimbabwean Buyer Is Killed

Uganda Gold Scam Turns Deadly as British-Zimbabwean Buyer Is Killed

Gold scams in Uganda are becoming increasingly violent, with criminals now using firearms, abductions and killings instead of relying only on fake documents to defraud buyers.The latest case involves Jama Munyaradzi, a British-Zimbabwean national who was allegedly robbed of $600 and killed

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