Uganda’s agricultural exports are often rejected due to excess use of pesticides and contamination/Courtesy photo The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)is seeking to borrow up to Euro 192,959,605.41 (UGX 780,906,950,000) from Citibank to finance the proposed Enhancing Agricultural Production, Quality and Standards for Market Access Project. This
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Red purple cabbages are always on high demand. Uganda has about 404,246 certified organic farmers, biggest number in any country apart from India. The organic agriculture industry is calling for more adequate regulation of the trade to ensure growth and sustainability. The industry leaders, including farmers, processors, exporters and consumers
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NCBA Bank and UBTS officials in a group photo NCBA Bank Uganda has joined forces with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) to launch a two-day blood donation campaign aimed at bridging Uganda’s national blood supply gap. Uganda faces a shortage of blood, with the national supply meeting only about
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The overall winner The Entebbe Golf Club played host to the finale of the NCBA Golf Series last week, where golfers from across Uganda competed for a final- third spot in the regional grand finale. Irene Sekabembe, the Entebbe leg winner now joins James Abiria winner fo the Jinja leg
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L-R: UBL Executive Team, Karen Akena, Commercial Finance & Revenue Growth Manager, Nancy Mwende, Marketing Director, Catherine Ndungu and Head of Commercial Operations UBL, Robert Obat, at the event on Thursday Night. On Thursday evening, Johnnie Walker Blue Label hosted members of Uganda’s Indian community to an elegant celebration of
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David Wandera, MD ABSA and Sanjay Rughani, CEO Absa Bank Uganda, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Absa Group, is set to acquire Standard Chartered Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Uganda. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. This follows Standard Chartered’s 27 November 2024 announcement
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The Brand-New Bus arriving through the gates of Nabumali Boarding Primary School It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first Bus. Everything was set, to welcome the
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Pearl Bank leadership lead by Managing Director Julius Kaketo and Stanbic Bank Delegation led by Chief Executive Mumba Kalifungwa pose for a group photo the lunch in at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala In a landmark partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda), a leading government-owned
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Ugandans to be registered as sugarcane out growers must be in possession of not less than one hectare of land on which to grow it and they will be required to sell their cane to specific sugar factories. This is according to the new regulations to regulate Uganda’s sugar sector
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By Godfrey Sseruta Across Uganda, alcohol is part of the cultural connection, and, in many ways, the social lubricant that drives interactions, closes business deals and celebrates victories. It plays a role in everyday hospitality and economic growth. When enjoyed responsibly, it fuels celebration, supports local supply chains, and creates
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