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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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10 Major Infrastructure Projects Transforming Uganda (2026)

10 Major Infrastructure Projects Transforming Uganda (2026)

Uganda is investing heavily in transport, oil, aviation, and energy infrastructure to support long-term industrial growth.Mega projects like EACOP, SGR, and oil fields are central to future export earnings and regional trade dominance.Urba

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Here’s What Happens When You Eat Honey Every Day, According to Registered Dietitians

Here’s What Happens When You Eat Honey Every Day, According to Registered Dietitians

A small daily amount of honey can be a smart way to sweeten foods like yogurt, oatmeal, or tea while offering quick energy and a few helpful nutrients.Honey may support digestion and help curb sweet cravings, but its biggest advantage is often as a

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Police Arrest Over 3,600 Traffic Offenders in Week-Long Road Safety Crackdown

Police Arrest Over 3,600 Traffic Offenders in Week-Long Road Safety Crackdown

Uganda Police have arrested 3,691 motorists and motorcycle riders during a nationwide traffic enforcement operation targeting reckless road users, as authorities intensify efforts to curb road crashes and improve compliance with traffic regulations.Uganda Police have arrested 3,691 motoris

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Government to overhaul nursing training, phase out low-enrollment courses

Government to overhaul nursing training, phase out low-enrollment courses

Uganda is set to overhaul its nursing and midwifery training system, introducing new exam rules, stricter classroom ratios, and phasing out underperforming courses.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is launching a sweeping overhaul of nursing and midwifery training across the count

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Police Arrest Kawempe Man over Possession of Gov’t Stores

Police Arrest Kawempe Man over Possession of Gov’t Stores

Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested a 36-year-old man in Kawempe Division for unlawful possession of suspected government stores after an intelligence-led operation.The suspect, Prosper Turinawe, a driver with a private security company from Kyebando Central, was picked up on June 21

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Suspect shot dead in Kampala robbery, gun recovered

Suspect shot dead in Kampala robbery, gun recovered

An armed robber was on Tuesday morning shot dead as police foiled a robbery at Ssemwogerere Zone, Nakawa Division in Kampala City.The midnight incident involved officers who were conducting a patrol in the area when three armed men attacked a businessman and his wife who were walking along

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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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Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short on Kidnapping For Ransom Cases

Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short on Kidnapping For Ransom Cases

Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases continue to rise in Uganda. Kampala Metropolitan Police have recorded three high-profile kidnappings over the past two m

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Banks Approved Loans Worth UGX2.03Tn In April Out Of The Requested UGX4.074Tn-Report

Banks Approved Loans Worth UGX2.03Tn In April Out Of The Requested UGX4.074Tn-Report

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed that in April 2026, the Supervised Financial Institutions approved loans worth UGX2.053Trn out of the requested UGX4.074Trn, translating into an approval rate of 50.4 percent.The details are contained in the Performanc

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