President Museveni President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has again written a missive explaining why he thinks the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) should be taken back to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). The President’s missive this time was, although not expressly stated, a response to former finance
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Yara Partners with MAAIF to Strengthen Agricultural Standards, Ensure Sustainable Farming Practices
Yara and MAAIF teams pose for a picture after the engagement Yara East Africa has held a pivotal training session at Eureka Hotel, Kampala, aimed at enhancing the expertise of government fertilizer inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This initiative is part of Yara's ambitious
Read MoreGov’t Raises Challenges With Mini Grids Regulation As EU Commits US$ 15 Trillion By 2040 For Investment In Infrastructure
Officials discuss issues around mini grid regulation on the sidelines of the Energy Conference at Speke Resort in Munyonyo on Thursday. The government says that there are two major issues at the center and at the heart of mini grid regulation, and that is the tariff and “also the period
Read MoreEC Rolls Out Nationwide Exercise For Identification & Mapping of PWDs On The National Voters Register
Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Electoral Commission Chairperson The Electoral Commission has commenced the nationwide exercise for identification and mapping of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) on the National Voters Register in preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections. The exercise kicks off on Monday 4th November 2024 and runs up to Wednesday 13th November 2024.
Read MoreEnglish High Court Orders Sudhir Ruparelia to Provide Personal Undertaking & Guarantee to dfcu
Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia dfcu Limited has informed its shareholders and the public that the English High Court has decided an interim application for security for costs by dfcu Limited and others in respect of the claim by Crane Bank Limited (CBL) and certain of its shareholders in England against dfcu Limited
Read MoreJudy Mugoya, Smart Applications International (Uganda) Country Manager (left), Harrison Muiru , Group Managing Director (2nd left) and other officials on the sidelines of the Summit on Thursday at Serena Hotel in Kampala. The government has pledged support to Smart Applications International, Africa’s leader in healthcare digital transformation. Smart Applications
Read MoreLeft -Right: Mr Muhamed Rafaat, Country Manager E&E Experts, Mr Ernest Rubondo, ED PAU, Dr Waleed, Chairman E&E Experts and Mr Alex Nyombi, Director Development and Production at the PAU As competition intensifies and the demand for certifications and accreditations in the oil and gas sector grows, it has become
Read MorePSFU Director Policy Dr Julius Byaruhanga speaking during interface with Parliament Officials from the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) and Uganda Manufacturers Association have asked the Government of Uganda to harmonise the costs of Digital Tracking Solutions, also known as Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) with its East African Community counterparts
Read MoreThe Removal Of UCDA Is A Strategic Blunder For Gov’t & Political Suicide For MPs
By Hon. Mwijukye Francis For the second time this year, the Ugandan Parliament has been forced to deliberate on the Uganda Coffee Development Bill 2024—a bill that seeks to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). This push, relentless in its urgency, is backed by an Executive that seems determined
Read MoreFueling Uganda’s Growth: How dfcu Bank’s Tailored Solutions Are Empowering SMEs
By William Kayongo, Head Enterprise Banking dfcu Bank Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Uganda’s economy, contributing significantly to job creation, innovation, and economic growth. According to the Uganda Investment Authority, SMEs account for about 90% of the private sector, employ more than 2.5 million people, and
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