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17
Jan

Development

Entebbe International Airport’s Record-Breaking Triumph and Aviation Excellence In 2023

Cherop Amarie / 5 months
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2 min read

Entebbe Airport achieved a record-breaking milestone in December 2023, hosting 198,961 international passengers, marking the highest single-day record in Uganda. The surge is attributed to increased business travel, festive season, and tourism, contributing to a total of 1,932,000 passengers in 2023. Entebbe International Airport set a record in December 2023, hosting a total of 198,961 […]

06
Jan

Source Of the Nile Women in Agribusiness to Share Experiences in NAM Summit.

Nkwanzi Sheena / 5 months
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2 min read

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Uganda, scheduled for January 15th -20th, 2024, will include the Source of the Nile Women in Agribusiness Summit as a side event. Organized by the agriculture ministry, UN Women, and the NAM Secretariat, the session aims to showcase success stories of women in agribusiness, discuss policy needs, and inspire others.

06
Jan

Uganda’s Coffee Industry Nears $1B Milestone

Nkunda Ricky / 5 months
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3 min read

In a noteworthy development, Uganda’s coffee export earnings have edged closer to the $1 billion mark in 2023, driven by increased production volumes, improved coffee prices, and heightened competition among foreign buyers According to the latest data from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

22
Dec

Uganda’s Economic Surge: Exports Soar and Imports Decline in October 2023

Nkwanzi Sheena / 6 months
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3 min read

In October 2023, Uganda experienced an 8.96% increase in merchandise exports, reaching $688.69 million. The rise was attributed to higher earnings from various sectors. Imports decreased by 5%, mainly due to lower private sector imports.

21
Dec

President Museveni Injects Shs1.2 billion into Ghetto SACCOs for Youth Empowerment

Nkwanzi Sheena / 6 months
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6 min read

President Museveni has invested Shs1.2 billion in 12 ghetto SACCOs in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, expressing commitment to support the socio-economic transformation of the ghetto youth.

21
Dec

World Bank-Funded Project to Offer Free Electricity Connections to One Million Poor Households in Uganda

Nkunda Ricky / 6 months
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2 min read

The Ugandan government plans to provide free electricity connections to one million impoverished households as part of the Energy Access Scale-up Project (EASP). This was announced by Minearal and Energy Minister Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa during the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) annual general meeting, the initiative is set to begin early next year with $638 million in funding from the World Bank.

20
Dec

Empowering Coffee Farmers: Minister Tumwebaze Advocates Strategic Organization

Asekeny Joan / 6 months
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2 min read

Minister Tumwebaze urges Ugandan coffee farmers to organize through associations for better engagement with the government. He recently oversaw the allocation of coffee processing equipment worth two billion shillings to empower 75 farmers. This initiative aims to enhance on-farm processing, leading to improved farm gate prices.

20
Dec

President Museveni Commends Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for Collaborative Efforts in Alleviating Poverty Through Socio-Economic Development Initiatives.

Amanda Bae / 6 months
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2 min read

President Museveni praised Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for collaborating with the Ugandan government in anti-poverty efforts through socio-economic programs. During a meeting with Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the President acknowledged the importance of guiding people in selecting profitable enterprises.

19
Dec

The Expansion of Capacity at Entebbe Airport to Accommodate Over 100 Airplanes in The Near Future

Nkunda Ricky / 6 months
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3 min read

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA) Spokesperson Vianney Luggya stated that Entebbe International Airport has increased its capacity to hold 60-100 aircraft in anticipation of hosting the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 (G-77) + China Summit in January 2024.

19
Dec

Uganda Renovates Key International Bridge Linking Five Nations

Nkwanzi Sheena / 6 months
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2 min read

Uganda has reopened the Katonga bridge, destroyed by floods this year in May, with restoration and upgrades carried out by the Chinese Communications Construction Company. The bridge plays a vital role in connecting Uganda to Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Entebbe International Airport’s Record-Breaking Triumph and Aviation Excellence In 2023

Source Of the Nile Women in Agribusiness to Share Experiences in NAM Summit.

Uganda’s Coffee Industry Nears $1B Milestone

Uganda’s Economic Surge: Exports Soar and Imports Decline in October 2023

President Museveni Injects Shs1.2 billion into Ghetto SACCOs for Youth Empowerment

World Bank-Funded Project to Offer Free Electricity Connections to One Million Poor Households in Uganda

Empowering Coffee Farmers: Minister Tumwebaze Advocates Strategic Organization

President Museveni Commends Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for Collaborative Efforts in Alleviating Poverty Through Socio-Economic Development Initiatives.

The Expansion of Capacity at Entebbe Airport to Accommodate Over 100 Airplanes in The Near Future

Uganda Renovates Key International Bridge Linking Five Nations

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Uganda Government Launches Initiative to Formalize.

Finance Ministry Asked to Avail sh7b.

President Museveni Advocates for Fair Global.

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