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Uganda Consulate-General in Mombasa Launches 4th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition and Fam Trip
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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August 20, 2025
The Consulate-General and key tourism stakeholders in Uganda and Kenya this morning launched preparations for the 4th Uganda- Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition and Fam trip. Under the theme “Leveraging Youth, Innovation & Technology for...
Uganda’s road crisis: billions in debt, businesses in ruin
Observer
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August 20, 2025
On a dusty afternoon in Najjera, the unfinished Kiwatule–Kira–Kiwogoma road tells two stories at once: one of promise, and another of disruption. Cars crawl over uneven humps, traders shield their goods from choking dust, and residents wonder how...
Elegu market to boost trade between Uganda, South Sudan
Observer
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August 20, 2025
Last week, the government of Uganda, in partnership with development partners, launched the construction of a Shs 41 billion (EUR 10.1 million) climate resilient cross border market in Elegu. The initiative aims to boost trade, foster economic...
Billions lost, politics blamed: Inside Uganda airlines’ battle to stay aloft
Observer
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August 20, 2025
“You don’t need boards and relatives running the show,” Babu said bluntly. “You need experts, people who know how to build airlines. Look at Emirates, it started with professionals, not politicians.” Parked at Entebbe International Airport, one of...
Col. Nakalema Engages Heads of Government Agencies on Uganda’s Development Agenda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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August 20, 2025
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today met and held fruitful discussions with the leaders of government agencies. The meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala mainly focused on goals and...
President Museveni Directs Agriculture Ministry to Draft Regulations to Streamline Tea Sector
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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August 20, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to draft regulations for tea growing and management in the country to safeguard the sector from the shock of low pricing on the international...
Who will tame Uganda Airlines turbulence?
Observer
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August 20, 2025
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, finds itself in a precarious situation that demands urgent attention from the government. Since its relaunch in 2019, the airline has expanded its fleet and routes impressively, yet the stark reality is that...
Profit alone should not be Africa aviation industry's driving force
The Standard
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Kenya Airways officially commences direct flights to London Gatwick, boosting UK connectivity. [Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard] The African airline industry faces profound operational and financial challenges, yet its role in national development...
Solar-powered system creates fertilizer from urine, boosts energy efficiency by 60%
Interesting Engineering - New York
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August 19, 2025
A Stanford-led research team has developed a system that converts human urine into fertilizer using solar power. The prototype offers a sustainable solution for sanitation, agriculture, and energy generation in regions with limited resources. The...
Uganda’s Luwero residents demand action over air, water pollution from Victoria Sugar Factory
Food Business Africa Magazine
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August 19, 2025
UGANDA – Residents of Luwero District in central Uganda have called on the Ministry of Health and the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to urgently address what they describe as severe air and water pollution from Victoria Sugar...
Ugandan coffee prices rebound, ministry urges farmers to maintain quality
Observer
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August 19, 2025
"As per today’s coffee market report from our Department of Coffee Development, a kilogram of coffee is selling at between Shs 13,000-14,000 for Robusta (FAQ) and Shs 13,500-14,000 for Arabica parchment per kilo," he announced, noting that these...
Uganda launches major Chinese-backed gold mine to boost economy
Zawya
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Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250m Chinese-owned project in the country's east that will also refine the bullion to 99.9% purity, according to a statement from the president's office. The landlocked East African...
Uganda Bets Big on Gold with $250m Mine to Boost Exports
Africa.com
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August 18, 2025
Uganda has launched its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million Chinese-backed project, marking a major step toward expanding its mining sector. The Wagagai Gold Mining Project, located in Busia district, will refine 5,000 tons of gold ore...
UK Boosts African Mining Investments
Business Ghana
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The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Home to 30% of the...
Uganda Make History With Dramatic Draw Against South Africa to Reach CHAN Quarter-Finals.
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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August 19, 2025
Uganda clinched a historic place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship PAMOJA 2024 after a thrilling 3-3 draw with South Africa at the Mandela National Stadium on Monday night. The packed stadium of 34,194 fans...
Uganda’s first large-scale gold mine opens
Mining Technology
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August 18, 2025
The first large-scale gold mine in Uganda has opened, marking a significant step towards the country’s goal of becoming a key gold producer and exporter. The $250m Chinese-owned project, located in the east of Uganda, is set to refine gold to...
Equity bank launches initiative to support SMEs across Uganda
Observer
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August 19, 2025
Equity bank has officially launched its 2025 “Tupange Business ne Equity Nationwide Forum,” a new initiative designed to strengthen and support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The forum, which began in Kampala, is set to...
Tanzania, Burundi launch construction of $2bln joint SGR project
Zawya
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Burundi and Tanzania on Saturday kicked off the construction of the cross-border standard gauge railway line, marking a milestone in the countries’ infrastructure development. President Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye and Tanzanian Prime Minister...
Nigeria records notable progress in agriculture with CAADP framework – FG
Business Day
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August 19, 2025
The Federal Government has said Nigeria has made notable progress in Agriculture, implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP). Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and...
Kwala park poised to become new industrial hub
Daily News Tanzania
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August 19, 2025
COAST REGION: KWALA Ward in rural Kibaha, Coast Region, is rapidly emerging as a new industrial powerhouse, signalling a significant shift in Tanzania’s manufacturing and economic landscape. The ward, home to Kwala Industrial Park (KIP), once just...