Uganda’s coffee exports in March 2020 amounted to 477,561 60-kilo bags worth $45.87M (Shs174.5bn), Uganda Coffee Investment Authority (UCDA) monthly report has revealed. It comprised 385,978 bags ($33.09M) of Robusta and 91,583 bags ($12.78M) of Arabic. This was an increase of 38.39% and 35.72% in quantity and value respectively from
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The Shs20m rejected and returned to the Parliamentary Commission by some MPs will be given to District task forces where these lawmakers come from to support their efforts in the fight against the deadly COVID-19, Speaker Rebecca Kadaga (pictured) has said. Parliament recently passed a supplementary budget of Shs304bn, out
Read MoreLiquid Telecom’s East Africa Connectivity Backbone Ensures EAC Operates As Close To Normal
Adil Youssefi, CEO Liquid Telecom East Africa Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has made it possible for the East Africa Community (EAC) member states to function as close to normal despite the coronavirus pandemic. By offering superior connectivity and digital solutions across Liquid Telecom’s East Africa backbone, the EAC,
Read MoreUganda is among countries that have been enforcing restrictions harshly/AFP The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned countries against using excessive force during the Covid-19 pandemic. The agency urged governments to "recognize that the threat is a virus, not people". South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda are among countries
Read MoreIMPRESSIVE! Housing Finance Bank Records Shs22.5bn Profit, Assets Near Shs1 Trillion Mark
Housing Finance Bank boss, Michael K. Mugabi Housing Finance Bank (HFB), one of the few indigenous commercial banks in Uganda that have withstood the test of time continues to post consistent growth. According to the Bank’s Audited Financial Statements for 2019, the bank’s profit after tax grew by 7.6% to
Read MoreOperationalization Of New Cities Hangs In Balance After Being Excluded From 2020/21 Budget
Fort Portal is set to be upgraded to city status/online photo The proposal to create 15 new cities hangs in balance since their funding is not reflected in the approved Shs45.5 trillion 2020/21 budget. This has left a section of MPs wondering where Government will get funds to operationalize the
Read MoreKenya's confirmed coronavirus cases have risen by 8 to now stand at a total of 363. This is after 3 more people from Nairobi, 4 in Mombasa and one in Kwale tested positive, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe (pictured) said in a statement Monday. He said 8 more patients have
Read MoreMulago Hospital Boss Praises UPDF Medics: “We Have Disabled & Defeated COVID-19 With A Heavy Blow”
Mulago Hospital boss, Dr Byarugaba (in blue Shirt )speaks to UPDF Medics Mulago National Referral Hospital Executive Director, Dr Byarugaba Baterana has applauded the critical support Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Doctors, Nurses and other experts have rendered to the hospital in the fight against COVID- 19. This comes as
Read MorePrivate Sector Players Explain How Uganda’s Economy Can Recover From COVID-19 Crisis
PSFU Board Members in a group photo with Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda and ex members at last year's Annual General Meeting Private sector players under their umbrella body, Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) have revealed plans and measures on how Uganda’s economy can recover from the toxic effects of COVID-19.
Read MoreA team of Cuban medics has arrived in South Africa to help the country limit the spread of coronavirus, South Africa's department of health has tweeted. https://twitter.com/COVID_19_ZA/status/1254541409497100288?s=20 The Cuban doctors are to be deployed to different provinces by South Africa's Department of Health, Cuba's ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson has said.
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