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335 Nationals, Refugees Youth Gain Skills for Self-Reliance in Adjumani

335 Nationals, Refugees Youth Gain Skills for Self-Reliance in Adjumani

Adjumani District is witnessing a transformative wave as vocational training programs equip 335 nationals and refugee youth with practical skills, fostering self-reliance and economic empowerment.The beneficiaries have completed a three-month training in various vocational disciplines incl

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Govt Launches Million LEGS Project to Transform Rural Livelihoods

Govt Launches Million LEGS Project to Transform Rural Livelihoods

The Government of Uganda, with support from international partners, has unveiled $50.4 million(Shs 191.5 billion) initiative aimed at improving rural livelihoods and accelerating economic transformation across 17 districts under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project.Implemented

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Umeme to Seek Arbitration in London Over Shs 10.62tn Claim Against Uganda Govt

Umeme to Seek Arbitration in London Over Shs 10.62tn Claim Against Uganda Govt

Ugandan electricity distributor Umeme Limited has announced its intention to pursue international arbitration to recover a disputed sum of Shs.1.062tn from the Government of Uganda. The move follows unsuccessful negotiations regarding the final buyout amount after the conclusion of Umeme's conces

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Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws

Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has temporarily suspended the issuance of fines under new traffic regulations, citing the need to educate motorists before full enforcement resumes.The announcement was made by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lawrence

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Govt, Islamic Development Bank Invest Shs180bn to Boost Rural Livelihoods

Govt, Islamic Development Bank Invest Shs180bn to Boost Rural Livelihoods

The government, with support from international financiers, is pressing ahead with a $50.4 million (about Shs182 billion) initiative aimed at transforming rural economies through water access, market infrastructure, and affordable microfinance.Known as the Local Economic Growth Support (LE

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Legends Rugby Grounds closes after 14 years

Legends Rugby Grounds closes after 14 years

After 14 years at the heart of Uganda’s sports and entertainment scene, Legends Rugby Grounds, popularly known as Legends, has officially shut its doors.The closure was confirmed in a public notice issued by management, citing the expiration of the venue’s lease on Plot 1 & 3 Sport

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Kampala Rugby Club Accuses Union Officials of Extortion and 'Mob Justice' Over Legends Land Deal

Kampala Rugby Club Accuses Union Officials of Extortion and 'Mob Justice' Over Legends Land Deal

A fresh legal dispute has erupted within Uganda’s rugby establishment after Kampala Rugby Union Football Club Ltd (KRUFC) accused senior Uganda Rugby Union (URU) officials of attempting to extort commissions and land during the sale of its property on Sports Lane, Lugogo.In a strongly wo

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Housing Finance Bank Scoops Awards for Backing Farmers and Small Businesses

Housing Finance Bank Scoops Awards for Backing Farmers and Small Businesses

Housing Finance Bank has won two national awards for its outstanding efforts in boosting agricultural productivity and supporting Uganda’s small businesses to recover from recent economic shocks.The accolades — the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) Award and the Small

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Lango pilgrims' month-long trek to Namugongo a ‘humbling experience’

Lango pilgrims' month-long trek to Namugongo a ‘humbling experience’

Pilgrims from the Northern Lango sub-region have finally arrived at the Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrines after a gruelling month-long walk, joining tens of thousands of other faithful preparing for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day on Tuesday, June 3.Among those who welcomed an

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Absa Seeks to Boost Digital Payment With New Shs200M Cards Rewards Campaign

Absa Seeks to Boost Digital Payment With New Shs200M Cards Rewards Campaign

Absa Bank Uganda has launched a new customer campaign, Play Your Cards Right, which will reward 14 lucky winners with cash prizes totaling shs200 million.Running from June to August 2025, the campaign is open to all Absa debit and credit cardholders, bothpersonal and business, local

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