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24
Nov

EAC Heads of State Call for Climate Smart Agriculture to mitigate Climate Change and boost Food Security

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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6 min read

The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State, convening at the summit, have reached a consensus that enhancing investments in climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy represents the most effective strategy for addressing the challenges posed by climate change. This approach aims to not only mitigate the impact of climate change but also enhance the accessibility and availability of food for their citizens.

24
Nov

Hon. Minister of Gender, Labor and Social Development Betty Among Akena Holds Bilateral Meetings with Ministers of Labour of Qatar And Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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3 min read

Honourable Minister Betty Amongi Akena engages in bilateral discussions with the Ministers of Labour from Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the potential signing of a Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA) with Qatar and the effective implementation of the existing BLA with Saudi Arabia.

24
Nov

President Museveni Engages Italian Delegation to Strengthen Ties and Agricultural Collaboration

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 year
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3 min read

President Museveni met with an Italian delegation led by Mario Savona, the deputy ambassador of Italy to Uganda. Savona conveyed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s desire to revive ties with African nations and invited President Museveni to a meeting in Rome.

24
Nov

President Museveni Urges China to Open Market for Finished Goods, Lauds Ongoing Cooperation

Amanda Bae / 1 year
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5 min read

During a meeting with a delegation from the National People’s Congress of China, led by H.E Luosang Jiangcun, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda urged China to open its market further for processed goods, emphasizing the importance of value addition. President Museveni expressed gratitude for China’s longstanding support and cooperation in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and technology.

23
Nov

Hoima City Secures Hosting Rights for 2027 AFCON

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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3 min read

Hoima City is approved to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with plans for a new stadium. The government, FUFA, and education officials inspected the site. Hoima was chosen due to the upcoming Kabalega International Airport.

22
Nov

Uganda’s Coffee Exports Rise by 3.4% in October 2023, Fueled by Global Demand and Favorable Harvest

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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2 min read

The Uganda Coffee Development Authority’s report reveals a 3.4% increase in exported quantity and an 18.3% rise in value compared to the same period last year. Favorable global prices and a robust harvest in the southwestern region contributed to the export performance. Italy, Germany, and Spain were among the top buyers, with Europe accounting for over 68% of total exports.

22
Nov

Local Industries Must Be Protected,President Museveni Assures Members of The Presidential CEO Forum

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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4 min read

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni emphasized the government’s commitment to safeguarding domestic manufacturers from unjust competition with foreign counterparts and need to prioritize the protection of local industries, suggesting the imposition of taxes on imported finished products and, at a certain point, on some intermediate goods.

21
Nov

Uganda On Track To Produce Nuclear Energy By 2031

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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2 min read

Uganda aims to produce a minimum of 1,000 megawatts of nuclear energy by 2031, as indicated by Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.

18
Nov

Karuma Dam Power Project Set for September 2024 Commissioning

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 year
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3 min read

The Karuma Hydroelectric Station is initially expected to be completed by 2018, is set for commissioning by September 2024. Currently, four out of six units are operational, with full functionality expected after the sixth unit is completed by the end of 2024. The project aims to meet increasing electricity demand. Once finished, Uganda’s installed electricity capacity is projected to reach 2000 MW.

16
Nov

Parliament Passes Bill Granting UNOC Monopoly Over Oil Supply

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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4 min read

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has been granted sole permission to import and distribute petroleum products for the Ugandan market, as Parliament approved the Petroleum Distributor (Amendment) Bill 2023.

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EAC Heads of State Call for Climate Smart Agriculture to mitigate Climate Change and boost Food Security

Hon. Minister of Gender, Labor and Social Development Betty Among Akena Holds Bilateral Meetings with Ministers of Labour of Qatar And Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

President Museveni Engages Italian Delegation to Strengthen Ties and Agricultural Collaboration

President Museveni Urges China to Open Market for Finished Goods, Lauds Ongoing Cooperation

Hoima City Secures Hosting Rights for 2027 AFCON

Uganda’s Coffee Exports Rise by 3.4% in October 2023, Fueled by Global Demand and Favorable Harvest

Local Industries Must Be Protected,President Museveni Assures Members of The Presidential CEO Forum

Uganda On Track To Produce Nuclear Energy By 2031

Karuma Dam Power Project Set for September 2024 Commissioning

Parliament Passes Bill Granting UNOC Monopoly Over Oil Supply

MTN Unveils Sh1b Push for Cashless.

Government To Regulate Real Estate Dealers

New World Bank Director Advocates for.

Electricity Costs Cut on Buggala Island.

Uganda Renews Commitment to.

President Yoweri Museveni Renews.

President Museveni Hosts Former.