Motorcare is now the official distributor of Ford brands in Uganda Ford and Salvador Caetano have expanded their partnership to Uganda and appointed Motorcare as their new distributor partner, and sole official importer-dealer, in Uganda. This follows the end of prior contract with CMC Motors that decided to move away
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A movable solar system being installed in Kakumiro district Farmers in Kakumiro district are increasingly embracing the micro-scale irrigation programme where the Government contributes a significant share in buying the irrigation equipment. The Micro-scale Irrigation Programme, which is currently open to farmers in all districts of Uganda, supports farmers in
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Uganda Airlines officials during the unveiling of the App Uganda Airlines Tuesday announced the launch of the Uganda Airlines Mobile App, introducing a convenient way for travelers to consume the carrier’s services. Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jennifer Bamuturaki, says the launch is a key milestone as the airline strives to
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Uganda and South Sudan officials after signing the agreement Uganda has signed a Search and Rescue (SAR) Agreement with South Sudan. According to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the agreement will greatly improve on compliance of both countries. It spells out roles of both countries in situations which require support for
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President Yoweri Museveni addressing delegates and participants at the ongoing African Coffee Summit at Sepeke Resort Munyonyo President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tuesday officially opened the second G-25 African Coffee Summit at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, with a call for African countries to embrace value addition. He said coffee beverage is quite
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Part of the Interior of the expanded Entebbe International Airport Passenger terminal building The overall upgrade and expansion of Entebbe International Airport is at 85% completion level, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed. Addressing the media at Uganda Media Centre on Thursday August 03, 2023 about the state of
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Planes at Entebbe International Airport Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 842,429 international passengers (413,223 arrivals and 429,206 departures) in the first part of the year (January to June 2023), Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed. Addressing the media at Uganda Media Centre on Thursday August 03, 2023 about
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The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (Right) and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao (Left) witnessed the launch of EC’s Strategic Plan 2022/2023-2026/2027 and the Roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections. The were joined by Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi (Centre), Chairperson, Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission has launched its Strategic Plan 2022/2023-2026/2027 and the
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A customer receives money from a teller/Courtesy photo Commercial banks have increased interest rates further on a tight monetary policy. According to Ministry of Finance’s Performance of The Economy Monthly Report for June 2023, the weighted average lending rate for Shilling-denominated credit increased to 20.14 percent in May 2023 from 19.27 percent in
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A Farm barista buying coffee beans and ground coffee for farm coffee shop from the farm Uganda is the eighth largest coffee producer in the world and Africa’s largest Robusta coffee producer and number one coffee exporter. Despite a rich history of coffee production for decades, Uganda has predominantly had a
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