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MTN Mobile Money loans on track to reach Shs 2.5 trillion

MTN Mobile Money loans on track to reach Shs 2.5 trillion

2025 has been of both challenges and opportunities. We’ve continued to deepen access to our services and extend financial inclusion to the underserved. By the end of this year, we’re looking at over 14.5 million individual users, which is a significant jump from 13.8 million in 2024. Our targ

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Kadaga Pins Museveni’s Busoga Comeback on Sugarcane Prices, FPU Exit

Kadaga Pins Museveni’s Busoga Comeback on Sugarcane Prices, FPU Exit

Kadaga, who is heading Museveni’s vote-mobilisation team in Busoga, says one of the biggest challenges that affected the ruling party in 2021 was the sharp decline in sugarcane prices. At the time, prices fell to as low as 50,000 Shillings per tonne, forcing many farmers to either give away the

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2026 elections: Shun Opposition, Museveni tells Butambala residents

2026 elections: Shun Opposition, Museveni tells Butambala residents

The NRM presidential candidate, Mr Yoweri Museveni, has hit out at Opposition politicians who he described as inferior and inexperienced to lead the masses.Mr Museveni cautioned voters to desist from giving mandate to inexperienced politicians, especially from the Opposition whose focus he

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Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Uganda faces a multibillion-dollar deadlock as charcoal remains the primary fuel for 82 percent of Kampala households.KAMPALA, Uganda — Behind the heavy scent of woodsmoke that hangs over Kampala every evening lies a multibillion-dollar economic deadlock. Despite a flurry of executive or

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Four Arsenal stars may never play for club again after Mikel Arteta told player to leave

Four Arsenal stars may never play for club again after Mikel Arteta told player to leave

A host of Arsenal players may never feature for the Gunners ever again.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could allow four players to leave next summer (Image: Getty )Arsenal have enjoyed a strong start to the season and secured their 13th Premier League victory of the campaign on Saturday a

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Fighting escalates around DR Congo’s Uvira despite M23 withdrawal claims

Fighting escalates around DR Congo’s Uvira despite M23 withdrawal claims

Fighting has intensified in recent days around the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city of Uvira, despite claims by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group that it has withdrawn from the area, according to local and security sources.Clashes have been reported in and around M

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UPDF Appeals to Mufti to Promote Peace Ahead of Elections

UPDF Appeals to Mufti to Promote Peace Ahead of Elections

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has appealed to the Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, to continue guiding Muslim clerics and the faithful to uphold peace and harmony before, during, and after the forthcoming national elections. A senior delegation of UPD

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Need Quick Cash? Equity Bank Lets You Borrow Up to UGX 20M Instantly

Need Quick Cash? Equity Bank Lets You Borrow Up to UGX 20M Instantly

Whether you’re facing unexpected expenses, need to pay school fees, or want to grab a timely opportunity, Equity Bank Uganda’s salary loans are designed to support your financial goals quickly and conveniently.Here’s a complete guide on how to apply, what you’ll need, and how to ma

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Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against Inaction

Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against Inaction

Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has issued a stark warning that the global fight against HIV/AIDS is at a critical juncture, cautioning that

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Mbarara woman dies after getting Shs 600m for treatment from President Museveni

Mbarara woman dies after getting Shs 600m for treatment from President Museveni

Gift had been battling severe complications from an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. A family in Kashari, Mbarara District is grieving the tragic passing of their daughter, Gift Ainembabazi, who died at Mulago Hospital

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