Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied an application for temporary bail filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Waiswa Mufumbiro, who had sought release to attend the burial of his wife. Mufumbiro, currently on remand, faces charges of allegedly inciting NUP youth to attack …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has been drawn into a challenging group for the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026. In the draw conducted Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt, the Uganda Cubs were placed in Group B alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon and DR Congo. The CAF U-17 AFCON …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Exim Bank Uganda has officially taken on the role of banking partner for the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, which kicked off early this month with officials promising to have a successful partnership. The tournament brings together top players and enthusiasts from across the …
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