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Muhereza Kyamutetera Appointed CEO of Uganda Tourism Association

Muhereza Kyamutetera Appointed CEO of Uganda Tourism Association

The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) has appointed Muhereza Kyamutetera as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. Kyamutetera’s appointment comes at a critical moment for Uganda’s tourism sector as it continues to recover from the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-

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Non-performing loans drop but credit extension remains subdued 

Non-performing loans drop but credit extension remains subdued 

The ratio of non-performing loans declined to 4.9 percent in the quarter ended June compared to 5.2 percent in March. In its Monetary Policy Report for the period ended June, Bank of Uganda indicated that the decline was largely registered among shilling-denominated facilities for which

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Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustration, compounded by rising demand for quality education, healthcare, and social services, straining government resources.

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EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

Addressing deforestation has become critical in a world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse. The European Union (EU) has responded to this challenge with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), an ambitious policy designed to curb global defor

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Diddy: From music mogul to criminal charges

Diddy: From music mogul to criminal charges

Sean "Diddy" Combs used his fame as one of hip-hop's biggest names to coerce women into demeaning sexual acts as part of a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering, prosecutors said on Tuesday in bringing three criminal charges against him. Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty in

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Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustration, compounded by rising demand for quality education, healthcare, and social services, straining government resources.

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Coffee farming gaining traction in Bukedi region

Coffee farming gaining traction in Bukedi region

For decades, Bukedi sub-region in Eastern Uganda was primarily known for cotton cultivation. However, fluctuating prices led farmers to abandon cotton in search of more viable alternatives. During the launch of the Bukedi Strategic Development Plan, leaders outlined coffee and cocoa as c

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Nature-based solutions turning the tide against climate change

Nature-based solutions turning the tide against climate change

On Bulabira 2 Road in Najjera, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, a group of workers plant new seedlings in a bamboo nursery bed. Another group is busy loading and offloading briquettes made from bamboo trees. The workers are under Divine Bamboo Group Ltd founded by Ms Divine Nabaweesi.

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PRIMENation left guessing on new Central Bank Governor for 970 days

PRIMENation left guessing on new Central Bank Governor for 970 days

The absence of a substantive Central Bank governor – a key figure in managing the economy – robs the country of much-needed expertise, experts have said.  The position has remained vacant for 969 days and counting following the death of Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile in a Nairobi hospi

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John Mutebe: Need to Empower Women WASH Entrepreneurship in Uganda

John Mutebe: Need to Empower Women WASH Entrepreneurship in Uganda

The duty to provide water and sanitation services in a home, has traditionally been a preserve for the woman in a family. Daily chores include water collection, sanitation management and hygiene maintenance and education of the children. This prevails in modern

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