A section of lawmakers has warned Government against imposing penalties on Ugandans for misuse of electricity, saying instead, Government should focus on extending electricity to more homesteads across the country. They issued the warning during the 17th September 2025, plenary sitting, during the consideration of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation
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dfcu Bank’s Maryann Wanjiku Michuki (Centre) hands over a UGX 20 million cheque to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in support of Bwera Primary School renovation. dfcu Bank has joined hands with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University to support the renovation of Bwera Primary School in Kabale
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Mpho Sadiki, Group Managing Director for Merchant Services in Africa (excluding Egypt) at Network International Direct Pay Uganda (DPO Pay Uganda), a leading provider of online payments, has officially rebranded to Network International (Network), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, following regulatory approval from the Bank
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Makerere University main gate Makerere University has registered another round of resignations, with several academic staff opting to leave Uganda’s premier institution. The departures, according to staff who spoke to our reporter, reflect growing unrest among lecturers and senior faculty, signaling deeper concerns within the university. A document signed by
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Uganda Baati will use the platform to showcase its innovative roofing and construction products Uganda Baati Limited has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo. The trade fair, organized by
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Abdul Nassar Kisuyi, the Busia deputy RDC Gunfire rocked Busia market on Sunday as Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officers fired live bullets in the air to disperse residents who allegedly attempted to block them from impounding smuggled goods at the Busia border. The URA team was conducting an operation
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Coffee farmers in Nwoya district display harvested coffee berries during an agricultural exhibition held in Gulu city in October 2024. Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) has disclosed an ambitious plan to expand coffee growing on one million acres of farmland across Northern Uganda as part of efforts to transform livelihoods and
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Sector stakeholders pose for a photo at the 14th Mineral Wealth Conference. Uganda’s mining industry came under the spotlight this week, as local and international stakeholders and players gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference. Organized by the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals,
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Minister Frank Tumwebaze addressing dignatries during the World Bank Mission to NARO The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has called on project proposal writing teams in the agriculture sector to design initiatives that holistically cover entire value chains rather than focusing on isolated aspects. Speaking
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Officials from Al Mamoun East Africa are joined by Moses Kaggwa (2nd Left), Ag. The Director, Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development, at the unveiling of the two vehicles Chinese automobile manufacturer Jetour Group has officially entered the Ugandan market. Al Mamoun East Africa, known for its significant investments
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