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KAMPALA — Thirteen winners of Uganda’s 2025 Best Farmers Competition have been flagged off for a week-long agricultural study visit to the Netherlands, where they will gain exposure to advanced farming technologies...
On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brou...
Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hu...
The death of Xavier Kitaka, the founder of MTK Uganda, has put the firm on the brink of collapseMTK Uganda, once regarded as one of Uganda’s biggest agro and animal health companies, has suffered another major legal se...
Tensions are mounting at the Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border post in Kasese District following a decision by authorities to temporarily close cross-border markets as part of measures to prevent the possible spread of Ebola Viru...
Traders at Kanoni Daily Market in Gomba District have appealed to government to construct a modern market, citing congestion, poor sanitation, lack of storage facilities and rising losses due to inadequate infrastructure...
Uganda has exported its first consignment of chilled cut meat packed in cartons to Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in value addition and the country’s growing capacity to meet international meat export standards.Uga...
State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District.Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament...
A series of detailed leaks by whistleblower Brendan A. Wadri has exposed multi-billion shilling procurement controversies, asset diversion, and alleged kickback schemes within Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines...
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borro...
