Minister Bright Rwamirama (center) presiding over the goat transfer event at NAGRC & DB in Entebbe Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has handed over a consignment of Jianzhou Big Ear goats from China to the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to support research and breeding initiatives. The
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The Uganda Pharmacy Owners Association, has rejected the proposed penalties to be imposed on individuals and corporate companies engaged in the illegal manufacture, distribution, importation, exportation and supply of drugs, medical devices, cosmetic products, public health products and nutritional supplements. The protest was led by Deo Kalikumutima, President, Uganda Pharmacy
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By Virginia Ssemakula Climate change is one of the significant crises facing the world today and developing nations such as Uganda face a critical challenge in combating related effects despite its relatively low contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recent reports indicate that Uganda faces potential annual economic losses
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Andrew Kilonzo (Left) hands over office to Felicite Nson (Right)as the new UBL Managing Director. Looking on is Jimmy D. Mugerwa, Chairman of the Board, Uganda Breweries Limited Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) announces the appointment of Felicite Nson as Managing Director, making her the first woman to lead one of
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Experts from Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) in a group photo Experts from Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) on Monday, September 22, launched 15 African Standards for Edible Insects and Capacity Building on Good Farming and
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A customer signs a contract Uganda’s bancassurance sector is undergoing a clear transformation, marked by accelerating adoption, stronger product-market fit, and growing recognition of insurance as a key component of both personal and institutional financial planning. Recent performance data underscores this shift, with several institutions reporting strong year-on-year growth across
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By Christopher Burke Uganda’s urban population is rapidly expanding and nowhere is this more visible than in Kampala. The capital city has experienced significant growth in informal settlements over the past two decades, driven largely by young people migrating in search of employment and affordable housing. Today, an estimated 60
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged Ugandans of voting age to exercise their constitutional rights by turning out in large numbers to vote in the 2026 general elections instead of succumbing to apathy or protests. EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi made the appeal following a report by the Netherlands Institute for
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dfcu Bank top leadership team and Guest of Honour Richard Rwabuhinga pose for a group photo shortly after opening the dfcu Bank Fort Portal branch in Fort Portal Tourism City on Wednesday 24th September 2025 dfcu Bank, one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions, has officially launched its 55th branch in
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Daniel Ogong - Head Marketing and Communication Stanbic Bank After eight years of distinguished service, Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced that Daniel Ogong, the long-serving Head of Brand & Marketing will be leaving the role effective October 1, 2025. Widely regarded as one of Uganda’s most influential marketing leaders, Ogong
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