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Masaka, Uganda | URN | There is concern in Masaka City Council over a renewed attempt by the Indian Association of Uganda to repossess Hill Road Public Primary School. The Indian Association of Uganda claims that the school was founded by the departed Asians who were expelled from the country by …

Kampala, Uganda | URN |The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the World Bank, is set to begin implementing the 2.1 trillion shillings Urban, Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Programme in the next financial year. The UCMID programme, which will run from 2026/2027 to 2030/2031, is a successor to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | An anthrax outbreak in the western Ugandan district of Kitagwenda has left three people hospitalized, a health official said Wednesday. District Health Officer Irene Kahimakazi told Xinhua by telephone that three people tested positive out of 10 suspected cases reported earlier this week. Kahimakazi said …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Monica Musenero Masanza, has officially launched National Science Week (NSW) 2026, positioning science, technology and innovation (STI) as a key driver in Uganda’s ambition to build a USD 500 billion economy. The launch event took place on …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is set to begin nationwide inspection and calibration of sugarcane weighbridges following the government’s decision to regulate rather than ban the devices. The exercise comes after weeks of protests by farmers and consultations between the government, millers, and outgrowers, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has signed a contract with Euro Gold Refinery to supply gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, marking a shift toward local value addition as the central bank moves to strengthen its reserve base. The agreement follows the central bank’s decision to directly purchase gold …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Exim Bank Uganda has launched “Deals Move with Exim Trade Finance Solutions,” a new trade finance campaign aimed at enabling businesses to operate without interruption and seize opportunities in an increasingly competitive market, it said in a media release dated Apr.9. Trade finance is critical …

Mbarara, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda’s livestock sector has long been constrained by slow-growing local breeds and inconsistent market supply. At the Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MBAZARDI), scientists are evaluating the Jianzhou big-eared goat, a Chinese breed introduced under the FAO–China South–South Cooperation (SSC) Project. Preliminary findings suggest …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The UNICEF Representative to Uganda, Dr. Robin Nandy, has condemned the violent attacks targeting children across the country. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Dr. Nandy expressed shock and sadness following the incidents in Ggaba- Kampala and Apac District recently. In Ggaba Early Childhood …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Tuesday began distributing 4.5 million mosquito nets across the eastern part of the country, as part of renewed efforts to combat malaria. Emmanuel Ainebyoona, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, told Xinhua by telephone that the nets will be distributed in 33 districts …