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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Successful marketing campaigns by companies have been cited as a factor in the improving health of the Uganda’s private sector driven by a stronger demand environment as the monthly headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stayed above 50.0 but dipped from 56.4 in June to 53.9 for July. According to
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UCDA staff serving coffee The Second G-25 Africa Coffee Summit is set to take place in Uganda with the aim of addressing challenges faced by African coffee-producing countries and promoting value addition, as well as domestic consumption of coffee. Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, emphasized
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Richard Olanya inside his black soldier fly larvae breeding house. Richard Olanya, a resident of Kanyagoga in Bardege-Layibi division, Gulu City, has taken it upon himself to manage organic waste and prevent environmental pollution in Gulu City by breeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). Black Solider Fly Larvae (BSFL) are
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Ugandan growers hardly make informed choices when planting Irish potatoes Experts and market leaders have given a viewpoint as to why large dealers in Irish potato products in Uganda feed their customers on imported potatoes, even when there seem to be plenty grown locally. A study of the market shows
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More financial institutions are coping with the new regulations that were introduced to strengthen the sector. These include the increase in the minimum working capital requirements for commercial banks from 25 to 120 billion Shillings by December 2022 and 150 billion Shillings by June 2024. Through the Financial Institutions (Revision
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The newly recruited directors in a group photo with NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma (Centre) The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has officially unveiled its new management. On August 1, 2023, the staff at the NARO secretariat witnessed the change of guard for four (4) newly appointed Directors to positions of leadership. It is
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dfcu Bank Management team poses for a picture with the New WBAC members during the Meet & Greet at Golden Tulip Hotel dfcu Bank has announced the appointment of its Women in Business Advisory Council (WBAC) with a new chairperson and two Council esteemed members. The council will continue to play a
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Dr. Martin Ongol is the newly elected Chairperson of NEMRA By Arinaitwe Rugyendo Amidst an atmosphere of anticipation and enthusiasm, the Network for Multidisciplinary Research Africa (NEMRA) has held its much-awaited board elections and brought a stellar team of top researchers in Uganda. NEMRA, a prominent organization dedicated to fostering
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A house roofed with Uganda Baati’s eco-friendly sheets In today's world, environmental consciousness is growing, and industries are actively seeking greener alternatives to traditional materials. Among these alternatives, shingle stone coated steel emerges as a shining example of an eco-friendly roofing solution. With a perfect blend of strength, durability, aesthetics, and
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