African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterprises across Africa. Speaking at the High-Level Conference on Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Nairobi, Adesina revealed that Bank
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Uganda is increasingly earning big from exports The Ministry of Finance has revealed that in the first month of 2025, Uganda exported goods worth USD859.22million (Shs3.149Trn) which is a 16% increase of the goods exported in December 2024. The country also imported goods worth USD 1,100.46 million (Shs4.033Bn) in the
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Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance Government has declined to provide the list of some of the individuals that have benefitted from Uganda Development Bank loans, citing the confidentially clause the Bank has with its clients. This is despite the fact that the same Bank is seeking approval of
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Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the official list of schools whose Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results have been cancelled due to malpractice. An analysis of the list reveals a striking pattern, most of the implicated institutions are religious-based schools spanning various
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The President Government Communicators Forum, Mr. Frank Mugabi interacting with the Arua Assistant Resident City Commissioner, Judith Bako, during the retreat in Arua on Thursday. Center is Maj. Edmund Turyatunga of ISO The Assistant Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Arua, Judith Bako, has called for stronger collaboration between Government communicators
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London route will be Uganda Airlines’ 13th route Uganda Airlines has announced a landmark expansion into the European market with the launch of scheduled flights to London Gatwick. Commencing on 18th May 2025, the national carrier will operate four weekly nonstop flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick, marking
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Hellen Asamo, Minister of State for Gender, Labour, and Social Development in charge of Disability Affairs, lauded the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) and UN Women for their commitment to advancing the Government of Uganda’s Women Empowerment Agenda. Speaking at the “Ring the Bell for ALL Women and Girls” event in
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Hope Lorna Nakhayenze, the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at dfcu Bank dfcu Bank is a pioneer in empowering female-led businesses through its Women in Business (WiB) program, the dfcu Rising Woman initiative, and other tailored financial solutions. In celebration of International Women's Day 2025, themed 'Accelerate Action,' we sat down
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Susan Nsibirwa, Managing Director of Nation Media Group-Uganda addressing the staff of Uganda Baati during the Ladies Elevate session In celebration of Women’s Month, Uganda Baati, under its Safal Circles initiative, has hosted an inspiring Ladies Elevate session featuring Susan Nsibirwa, Managing Director Nation Media Group. The session, designed to
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Coffee farmers continue to enjoy rising although weather related challenges pose a big risk to production As global coffee prices continue to rise, farmers are set to benefit for a longer period, with factors contributing to the surge still ongoing. As of March 18, 2025, the farmgate prices for coffee
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